Embark on a captivating one-day driving tour to the Great Lake and Central Plateau in Tasmania. Explore wilderness, highland lakes, and a veteran hydro power station. Don’t miss the stunning views and charming stories of the 1916 Hydro power station.
- Bothwell - Drive through Hobart and Southern Midlands farming district to the historic highland town of Bothwell. Here we see heritage buildings including the local post office which is a mid-1800s two-Storey Colonial Georgian building. You will be able to pick up hot drinks during this stop.
- Air-conditioned tour vehicles
- Lunch
- Snacks
The only one day (9.5 hour) driving tour to the Great Lake and Central Plateau, including wilderness, highland lakes and a veteran hydro power station. Your local guide David, learned relevant scientific disciplines at the University of Tasmania and worked for the organization that manages the lakes. Tour a 1916 Hydro power station, capture its stories and charm. Drive to the massive Great Lake to see the Miena dams, Reynolds Island and absorb the birds eye view at the Great Lake Lookout. Then stroll among rare pencil pines to behold pristine Pine Lake. We then take in the alpine rainforest, dramatic escarpment and views of Northern Tasmania at the Liffy Forest Lookout. In addition, enjoy the great highland scenery as we drive to and from Hobart.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
