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McPartlan – who or what?

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Tasmanian Traveller

McPartlan – who or what? Over the years my blog post for McPartlan Pass Canal has attracted more attention than most posts and continues to do so. Every week there is at least one new searcher who finds that post. … Continue reading →

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Lake Gordon Power Station

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Tasmanian Traveller

Through the rain we followed a side road back around a hill or two, and glimpsed Lake Gordon. Then we took an opportunity to look briefly at the external parts of the Power Station. According to Hydro Tasmania, “Gordon is the largest … Continue reading →

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The Gordon Dam

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Tasmanian Traveller

Ahead and below lay the Gordon Dam wall and all its structures.  This marvel of engineering was completed in 1974.  The mighty wall holds back Lake Gordon; As at early October 2017, the lake level is approximately 23 metres down … Continue reading →

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Edgar Dam

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Tasmanian Traveller

The Edgar Dam is one of three dams edging Lake Pedder. Nearby,  we enjoyed watching and listening to Lake Pedder’s water washing onto the stony shore.We drove along a side track to the Edgar Dam camping ground where we were … Continue reading →

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What is special about this area?

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Tasmanian Traveller

I will detail, in the future blog posts on this site, my thoughts on what makes this Strathgordon/Lake Pedder area special, and  offer you photographs that should thrill you.  For some people, the area is special for their memory of … Continue reading →

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