A North-West Adventure: boating, camping and hidden wonders

29 July 2024

A North-Western road-trip offers the opportunity to explore the picturesque landscapes and the engineering marvels that Tassie has to offer!



Power play: Hobart Hurricanes and Hydro Tasmania's guide to an epic summer!

20 December 2023

The Hobart Hurricanes are back in full swing for another Big Bash season! This year, we are thrilled to be a Community Sponsor of the ‘Canes. Amongst a flurry of off-season training, the W/BBL teams were put through their paces at the Hydro Tas x Hurricanes Training Camp!



Fun for the whole family in Tasmania

22 November 2023

There are so many activities that you can enjoy at our recreation sites, from South to North to out West! From day trips to weekends (or even weeks) away, you can enjoy life on the water, snag the catch of the summer or just enjoy Tasmania’s unique environments.



Travelling Tassie with your four-legged friend

14 November 2023

Your dog is as much a member of the family as everyone else – so why not take them along on your weekend away to our pooch-friendly campsites!



Tasmania's Superpower: Follow the road trip!

29 September 2023

Tasmania is famous for its stunning landscapes, pristine wilderness and unique wildlife. But there's more to our island paradise than meets the eye. Hidden beneath its breath-taking scenery lies a powerful superpower – hydroelectricity.


Lake Rosebery on Tasmania's West Coast, with mountains and trees behind it. The clouds and blue skies are reflecting in the lake

Adventure without a trace!

13 June 2023

Hydro Tasmania returned to Agfest in May this year, where we chatted all things 'leave no trace'. Camping in Tassie can be in-tents, so check out these tips on how to protect our great Tasmanian wildlife, and where to plan your next adventure!


Fly fisherman with a trout caught at Little Pine Lagoon

Open season on Little Pine Lagoon

16 August 2022

We follow Phillip Ellerton on open season weekend in Tasmania as he visits Little Pine Lagoon and shares his thoughts on the fly fishing season ahead.


12 Days of recreation sites!

24 December 2021

In the spirit of the silly season, here’s the 12 days of recreation sites to guide you through our campgrounds, boat ramps and other sites which have recently been upgraded.



Boost wellbeing in the great outdoors

08 April 2022

Visit our recreation sites for a hike or a weekend of paddling, boating, fishing, and camping this weekend. It's guaranteed to boost your physical and mental wellbeing.



Game of drones - photographing scenery and our dams

21 December 2020

Discover what hides within Tasmania's wilderness - going the distance does have its rewards.


People sitting around a campfire after a day of fishing at Penstock Lagoon

Angling for a safe trip

03 August 2020

Tassie’s anglers welcome the opening of our wild brown trout waters every August. This year, the coronavirus lockdown has some of us feeling a little more excited than usual to throw a line in. Maybe you’re looking forward to stalking the trout with those new flies, or you just want to drown a few worms with a mate.


101 on pitching a tent

23 October 2019

If you’re packing the camping gear into the boot of the car this holiday season there’s a good chance you’ll come across some of our camping and recreation sites. If you’re not sure where they are or which one would be best for you, take a look at our ‘find-a-site’ interactive map.


Hooked on Tassie fishing?

24 August 2018

Our Senior Aquatic Scientist, David Ikedife, shares his passion for angling and how we manage our water resources for energy generation and great trout.


Man and boy in a boat holding a fish

World class in our backyard

02 August 2019

To coincide with the opening of the angling season, we asked our Senior Aquatic Scientist David Ikedife for some tips on where to head to make the most of Tasmania's waterways


Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site

Waddamana re-opens after the fires

22 May 2019

The Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site has re-opened to the public, having survived Tasmania's relentless summer fires. It is Hydro Tasmania’s first power station and the centrepiece of the Great Lake Power Scheme, which is entered on the Tasmanian Heritage Register.