Lake Mackintosh, Mt. Farrell, Tasmania

Lake Mackintosh, Mt. Farrell, Tasmania

Lake Mackintosh is a Hydro Tasmania lake near Tullah in Tasmania’s west. Surrounded by mountains and old growth forests, It dams the Mackintosh River and Sophia River, then feeds Mackintosh Power Station, Tasmania through into Lake Rosebery.
The Murchison River (Tasmania) is also fed into this lake through the Murchison Dam, to the south.
Like all Hydro Tasmania lakes, Lake Mackintosh is stocked with plump trout. You can launch your boat at a number of boat ramps on the Lake and spend the day fishing, or enjoy a picnic or barbecue on the shore.
Literally surrounded by lakes, Tullah is a haven for boating and fishing enthusiasts. You can enjoy a number of walks in the area, including the challenging bushwalk to the summit of Mt Farrell which is rewarded with stunning views. Once accessible only by rail, Tullah now has a tourist railway – the restored steam train Wee Georgie Wood – which operates on weekends during the summer months. You can also join a number of guided tours in the area including trout fishing, horse riding and four wheel drive tours.

Lake Mackintosh, Mt. Farrell, Tasmania belongs to the following groups: