Lake Burbury

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

A 20-minute drive east of Queenstown, Lake Burbury Camping Ground is located on the edge of the World Heritage Wilderness Area. Named after Stanley Burbury, the first Australian-born Governor of Tasmania, the 54 square-kilometre lake was manmade for hydro-electricity production in the early 1990s. Lake Burbury Camping Ground provides two good grassed sites next to Lake Burbury and is suitable for tents, caravans, campervans, motor homes and large vehicles. No need to book. A boat ramp and public toilets are available. Carry your own water and firewood. Have a picnic or use the coin-operated barbecues, fish in the lake or enjoy water sports such as kayaking and canoeing. Campsites are available for a small daily fee and a caretaker is on site.

Conglomerate House is a miner’s bungalow built in 1900 near the Queen River now transformed into a comfortable three-bedroom home. The house accommodates up to six guests and is a 10-minute walk to the West Coast Wilderness Railway and Queenstown’s grocery stores, galleries, restaurants and the Empire Hotel. For heating, there is a wood heater with supplied firewood in the dining room with a heat pump and an electric flame-effect heater in the lounge. There are electric heaters and electric blankets in each bedroom. Milk, cereals, juice, bread and condiments for breakfast are provided as well as cooking staples such as rice, pasta, potatoes and onions to cook your own dinner. All three bedrooms feature queen size beds and have digital keypad locks for your security and privacy. If you love adventure or just want to relax, the West Coast can take as little or as much effort as you like.