The Gordon River

Lake Burbury is an absolute gem on Tasmania’s west coast, offering some of the best fishing and boating spots around! Surrounded by the stunning Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, this lake is the perfect place to cast a line for trout or take your boat out to explore the peaceful, pristine waters. Lake Burbury is regarded by anglers as one of the top fishing destinations in Tasmania! Hydro Tasmania has made it super easy to get out on the water with three boat ramps around the lake, including one at Thureau Hills. Plus, if you're planning to stick around, there’s a great, free campground at Darwin Dam on the southern end of the lake. Whether you’re after a relaxing day fishing or an adventure on the water, Lake Burbury is the place to be! Here in Tasmania, our lakes don’t just offer stunning scenery; they’re also the powerhouse of our renewable energy… hydropower! Lake Burbury is a perfect example, where breathtaking views meet sustainable energy generation. To keep everyone safe, always check Hydro Tasmania’s safety signs, as water conditions can change quickly! For more information on our sites and visitor safety, visit www.hydro.com.au/things-to-do

Lettes Bay is a sleepy cove, overlooking the rainforest of Mt Sorell and part of the Macquarie Harbour. Salt Box Hideaways rest's peacefully on the waters edge with a handful of unique, heritage-listed shacks steeped in history and family memories. Designed for couples and solo travelers seeking to relax, indulge and unwind, you will find everything you need at your fingertips including a fully-stocked larder of fresh Tasmanian and mainland goodies such as sourdough bread, crackers, cereals, quality hot and cold condiments, milk, juice and local wines and port, all included in your stay. Your personal fire pot and star gazing pad are ready for you to enjoy, preferably with a bottle of local Tasmanian wine from your larder of course! So come relax, indulge and unwind with us at Salt Box Hideaway.

This historic fisherman's cabin in Lettes Bay Shack Village sits meters from Macquarie Harbour, framed by climbing roses and wisteria. Here, time moves to the rhythm of tides while dolphin pods surface just beyond windows designed for watching the world unfold at its own perfect pace. Nestled on Tasmania's remote west coast, Captain's Rest is a storied waterfront cottage where the essence of the heart of Tasmania whispers through weathered wood and the gentle rhythm of water lapping at the jetty. Through enormous antique windows restored with intention, morning light dances on still waters while little birds provide the only soundtrack needed. Named Australia's Most Special Stay by Escape Magazine and featured in British Vogue, Condé Nast Traveler, Living Etc UK, and Milk Decoration France, Captain's Rest offers more than accommodation—it provides a true journey. Created by an internationally renowned designer, this retreat serves those who seek depth over grandeur, solitude over spectacle. Whether guests come to write, to rest, or simply to breathe, they leave gently transformed. There are stays that fill time and stays that change time—Captain's Rest belongs firmly in the second category.