• New Norfolk - Departing from Hobart, the journey heads west along the picturesque Lyell Highway. A stop is made in a delightful historic town, founded in 1807, where visitors can purchase lunch and enjoy a warm beverage from a local bakery.
• Creepy Crawly Nature Trail - The trip continues along the scenic Gordon River Road, through majestic eucalyptus forests. Upon reaching the lush temperate rainforest, guests will explore the Creepy Crawly Walk, guided on a 40-minute educational wilderness walk, which includes navigating steps and climbing over fallen logs.
• Teds Beach Campground - Traveling past dramatic, steep mountains with expansive views of Lake Pedder, the journey arrives at the lakeside Ted’s Beach. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in nature with a leisurely shoreline walk, enhanced by David’s expert knowledge of botany, geology, and freshwater ecosystems. A refreshing barefoot dip in the lake is also an option.
  Take time to relax and enjoy lunch at Ted’s Beach, renowned for its stunning white quartzite shoreline.
• Lake Pedder Lookout - A short drive leads to a scenic lookout offering breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and the rugged, glaciated mountain ranges of the southwest. Pause to take a deep breath and fully appreciate the spectacular surroundings.
• Gordon Dam - Another brief drive brings the group to Gordon Dam, where visitors can walk across the 140-metre-high wall, feeling small against its vast scale. There is ample time to take photos, enjoy the views, or, for the daring, look down into the gorge below.
  Experience the dramatic beauty of Gordon Gorge, with pristine temperate rainforest on one side. Then turn to admire Lake Gordon, Australia’s largest water storage. Guide David will share his firsthand experience from working with Hydro Tasmania, including his role in determining the lake’s volume. To conclude, climb the 185 steps back up to the road.
• Gordon Dam Lookout - A short drive leads to the elevated vantage points of Nob Hill Lookout and Gordon Dam Lookout, offering even more spectacular views—so breathtaking that one guest famously exclaimed, “I believe I can fly!”
• Southwest National Park - Southwest National Park is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Visitors will encounter dramatic, steep quartzite mountains, expansive button grass plains, towering eucalypt forests, and lush rainforests, all complemented by sweeping vistas of Lake Pedder.
• Maydena - As the journey passes through Southwest National Park, a brief stop is made in the historic town of Maydena, where charming timber houses are nestled among forest plantations, eucalypt forests, and mountain bike trails. This stop occurs both on the way to and from Lake Pedder, offering views of the dramatic dolerite peaks of Mount Field National Park, sometimes capped with snow.
  From there, the journey continues back to Hobart, traveling along the scenic Derwent Valley.

• Admission fees
• Bottled water
• Entrance fees
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Tea and coffee
• Breakfast
• Lunch

Set off on an exciting full-day journey into the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness. Feel the excitement of walking across Gordon Dam, the tallest arch dam in Australia, and enjoy the stunning views below. Discover the beautiful Lake Pedder, known for its vibrant waters and intriguing history. Stroll through lush temperate rainforest on a gentle, informative walk and learn about the secrets of its extraordinary trees.

Highlights include:

• Walking across the 140m-high Gordon Dam and experiencing its impressive scale.
• Having lunch by Lake Pedder, with its striking white sand and tannin-stained waters, while discovering its fascinating story.
• Experiencing the tranquility and natural beauty of Tasmania’s temperate rainforest on an easy guided walk.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.