Strathgordon on Lake Pedder

Strathgordon lies on the shore of Lake Pedder. Water, protected wilderness and the history of hydroelectric power construction give the destination an unusual character. When planning your trip, it is worth considering these different aspects: you can decide whether you want to focus mainly on experiencing the lake, learning about the history of the place or exploring the landscape of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

A place with a hydroelectric history

Strathgordon was built to house workers who constructed hydroelectric dams. This history is also connected to today’s accommodation options: the former village for Hydro workers has been converted into the remote Pedder Wilderness Lodge. The lodge is located in the UNESCO-listed Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore consider both the history of the former workers’ village and its setting in a protected landscape as guides for your trip.

Lake Pedder and protected landscapes

The lake is a central point of reference for Strathgordon. At the same time, the area is part of a landscape where nature and hydroelectric power exist side by side. The Gordon Power Scheme at Strathgordon is surrounded by Southwest National Park, which is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The Gordon Dam wall is nearby and stands 140 metres high. It brings the scale of hydroelectric construction into view and creates a striking contrast with the protected landscape around it. Visitors interested in landscapes and technology can therefore see the same area from two different perspectives.

Experiences on the water

The Lake Pedder Kayak Tour explores the lake’s amber-coloured waters. If you are interested in this tour, check the operating details before your trip. Fishing is also one of the activities described at Lake Pedder: anglers may bring their boats and fish for trout there year-round. Kayaking and fishing offer different ways to experience the lake, so when planning your trip, consider whether a guided tour or fishing from your own boat better suits your interests.

Access to the Strathgordon boat ramp was open on 1 July 2026. As access conditions can change, check the status before your visit. This keeps information about access at that time separate from the arrangements for your specific travel dates.

A campground nearby

Teds Beach Campground is near Strathgordon. It has a boat ramp, toilets, untreated water, picnic facilities, free electric barbecues and shelters. The campground is suitable for tents and caravans. In the evening, visitors may see possums, pademelons or Tasmanian devils there; such wildlife sightings are possible but not guaranteed. For planning purposes, the campground offers a different type of accommodation from Pedder Wilderness Lodge: the lodge grew out of the former Hydro workers’ village, while the campground is set up for tents and caravans. Check current park notices before driving there.

These options can be distinguished by the kind of stay you want, without treating them as the same: the lodge combines the area’s history with its location in the World Heritage Area; Teds Beach offers the camping facilities described nearby. Lake Pedder, the kayak tour and year-round trout fishing offer further ideas for visitors interested in the water. If you are looking for accommodation, you can start by deciding which of these aspects matters most for your trip.

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For the broader travel overview: Tasmania.