Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site
Wheelchair accessible
The decommissioned station is now a museum packed with antiquated hydroelectricity artifacts.

📜 Tasmania's first hydroelectric power plant, now a heritage site and museum.
🔍 Explore original equipment, Pelton wheel turbines, and historical displays.

Why Go

🌊 Discover Tasmania's industrial heritage
⚙️ See massive Pelton wheel turbines and control room
📸 Enjoy striking views of penstocks
🚶 Easy self-drive journey on Highlands Power Trail

Why Avoid

⚠️ Isolated location, limited access
🍽️ No catering facilities on site
🚧 Uneven surfaces and potential hazards due to old industrial site

Tips

🧺 Bring your own supplies for picnic
⏳ Allow approximately 1 hour for visit

Cost

💰 Admission is free.

Hours

🕒 Daily 10am-4pm high season (Oct-Apr), Wed-Sun 10am-4pm low season (May-Sep).
Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. Altered hours ANZAC Day.

🅿️ Parking

Carpark, coach parking, and EV charging point available.

♿ Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs; be mindful of uneven surfaces and steep staircases.

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