Waddamana Power Museum
Open daily between 10 am and 4 pm.
Admission is free. The museum features an array of memorabilia, photographs, artefacts and machinery from the 1920s.
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
An electric barbecue and picnic area are nearby and toilets are situated in the power station.
For more information phone (03) 6259 6158.
See the history of the Waddaman Shannon power scheme on our web site.
Waddamana Village
This residential camp caters for large or small groups or individuals. Accommodation can be self-catering or catered. Refurbished houses are available for rent. Bookings are essential - phone (03) 6259 6158.
Great Lake Hotel Swan Bay
Phone (03) 6259 8163.
Compleat Angler Lodge Miena
Phone (03) 6259 8179.
Fishing and Boating
All Hydro Tasmania lakes are stocked with trout and current licences are essential. Full details are available in a brochure called "Fishing Code for Anglers" which is published by the Inland Fisheries Service.
The brochure is free and can be obtained from Tasmanian Visitor Information Centres, licence selling agents, and the Inland Fisheries Service.
Trevallyn State Recreation Area
This public recreation area caters for a wide range of activities including boating, walking, picnic facilities, horse riding and water skiing. Further information is available by phoning (03) 6336 5391.
Trevallyn Dam and Picnic Area
About 5 km from the city centre, this area has a number of picnic and barbecue areas. It is open from 8 am to dusk each day.
For more information on the South Esk and Great Lake catchment, its history and power generation, click here.