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Length: 3.5km
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Duration: 1hr
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Grade: 3
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Style: One Way
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Start: Lake Margaret Power Station
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End: Dam Wall
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Location: West Coast Tasmania
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Closest Town: Lake Margaret Power Station
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Distance from CBD: 268km
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State: TAS
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Latitude: -41.99547379
Longitude: 145.5633819
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


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Sandy Trail


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Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


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Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Lake Margaret Tramway Trail is a 3.5km, grade 3 One Way hike located in West Coast Tasmania Tasmania. The hike should take approximately 1hrs to complete.
Summary
Trail only accessible when the power station is staffed. Usually Mondays to Thursdays (approx 9am to 4pm). Visitors should report to the power station before starting the walk.
Hydro Tasmania
Photograph of a view of the trail and pipeline at the National Library of Australia Photograph Collection
Photograph of a view of Lake Margaret at the National Library of Australia Photograph Collection
The historic hydro-electric power station still uses alternators dating from when it was commissioned in 1914. The 1938 King Billy Pine timber pipeline was in use until 30 June 2006 when its deteriorating condition resulted in the station’s closure. A new pipeline has now been constructed, once again out of local timber, and the power station is once again operating,
Hydro Tasmania do not publicise the walk, but local staff may allow access on request, subject to works that may be occurring. The access road to the power station is gated and only accessible when the power station is staffed. For further information phone Hydro Tasmanias Tullah office on 03 6420 4002.
Notes
Lake Margaret Power Station to Dam Wall in West Coast Tasmania
Near Queenstown, 268km from Hobart
Coarse gravel, Sealed
Mountainous
For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.
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