Lake Burbury Camping Ground

The Mt Owen MTB trails in Queenstown provide an experience like no other in the southern hemisphere. Set against a landscape that is as breathtakingly beautiful as it is wild and raw. Wherever you go in Queenstown, Mt Owen looms large at an impressive 1,146 m above sea level. On a clear day from the top, gaze towards Frenchman’s Cap, ponder the lost towns lying under Lake Burbury or look West across the Southern Ocean. These trails are remote and physically demanding, with trails to cover a range of skill levels - however some are not for the faint of heart. West Coast Tas is putting the mountains back into mountain biking. Take a trip, just outside your comfort zone and experience it for yourself.

Nelson Falls is one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks. The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's day walking opportunities. 20 minutes return, 1.4km return. Grade 1. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. A delightful short walk from the Lyell Highway—the last between Derwent Bridge and Queenstown—takes visitors alongside a burbling river to a beautiful set of falls. The mossy forest, featuring sassafras, myrtle and a variety of ferns, gives hints of the high rainfall in this area. These falls are always a wonderful sight, but can be a spectacularly roaring torrent after heavy rain. Return via the same track. Along the boardwalk to Nelson Falls you will come across interpretation panels highlighting the ancient plants you see along the way, including at least seven species of fern. These interpretation panels will take you on a journey back in time to when Tasmania was a part of the great supercontinent of Gondwana. Please refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines, leave no trace principles and National Park entry fees where applicable.

Lake Burbury is an absolute gem on Tasmania’s west coast, offering some of the best fishing and boating spots around! Surrounded by the stunning Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, this lake is the perfect place to cast a line for trout or take your boat out to explore the peaceful, pristine waters. Lake Burbury is regarded by anglers as one of the top fishing destinations in Tasmania! Hydro Tasmania has made it super easy to get out on the water with three boat ramps around the lake, including one at Thureau Hills. Plus, if you're planning to stick around, there’s a great, free campground at Darwin Dam on the southern end of the lake. Whether you’re after a relaxing day fishing or an adventure on the water, Lake Burbury is the place to be! Here in Tasmania, our lakes don’t just offer stunning scenery; they’re also the powerhouse of our renewable energy… hydropower! Lake Burbury is a perfect example, where breathtaking views meet sustainable energy generation. To keep everyone safe, always check Hydro Tasmania’s safety signs, as water conditions can change quickly! For more information on our sites and visitor safety, visit www.hydro.com.au/things-to-do