• New Norfolk - The journey begins in Hobart, heading west along the Lyell Highway. A brief stop will be made in this historic town, established in 1807, to grab lunch and hot beverages from a local bakery.
• Creepy Crawly Trail - The drive continues through the towering eucalyptus forest on Gordon River Road, leading to the temperate rainforest at the Creepy Crawly Walk. Here, a guide will lead a 40-minute educational wilderness walk, including stair climbing over logs.
• Teds Beach Campground - Passing steep mountains and expansive views of Lake Pedder, the tour arrives at Teds Beach. Here, participants can enjoy a lakeside walk, enriched by David’s expert knowledge of botany, geology, and aquatic systems. A barefoot dip in the lake is also an option. Lunch and relaxation await at Lake Pedder’s white quartzite Teds Beach.
• Lake Pedder Lookout - A short drive leads to a lookout offering a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the lake and the rugged, glaciated mountain ranges of the southwest. It’s a perfect spot to pause and appreciate the scenery.
• Gordon Dam - Another brief drive brings the group to the 140m high Gordon Dam. Here, participants can take photos and marvel at the gorge 35 stories below. The experience includes the steep Gordon Gorge, with untouched rainforest on one side and Lake Gordon, Australia’s largest water storage dam, on the other. David, the guide, will share insights from his time with Hydro Tasmania. The visit concludes with a climb of 185 stairs back to the road.
• Gordon Dam Lookout - A short drive leads to the Nob Hill and Gordon Dam lookouts, offering an even higher vantage point. One guest famously exclaimed, “I believe I can fly” here.
• Southwest National Park - Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area, the park features steep quartzite mountains, button grass plains, tall eucalyptus forests, and rainforests, along with sweeping views of Lake Pedder.
• Maydena - Traveling through the Southwest National Park, a brief stop is made in Maydena, a town with historic timber houses, surrounded by forest plantations and mountain bike trails. The stop offers views of the sometimes snow-capped dolerite peaks of Mount Field National Park. The journey concludes with a scenic drive back to Hobart through the Derwent Valley.

• University-trained local guide
• Entry ticket to Southwest National Park and World Heritage Area
• Easy guided nature walks and Gordon Dam Walk
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Sound system in the bus
• Stunning lookouts, great for photography

• Lunch

Embark on a one-day adventure into the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness. Traverse the 140m high Gordon Dam, the tallest arch dam in Australia. Experience the vibrant hues and captivating history of Lake Pedder. Explore the temperate rainforest.

• Brave the 140m Gordon Dam, Australia’s tallest arch dam, and gaze directly below

• Enjoy lunch by the stunning Lake Pedder, with its white sands and colorful tannin-stained waters, while uncovering its remarkable history

• Experience the serene beauty of Tasmania’s temperate rainforest with a leisurely walk, discovering the secrets of its trees.

• Travel Time is included in Tour duration.

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