Penstock Lagoon is a Hydro Tasmania lake in central Tasmania. Located on the Central Plateau, the Lagoon is a short drive north of the historic town of Waddamana, and an hour's drive south west of Cressy (80 kilometres).
Penstock Lagoon is a fly fishing-only lake, regularly stocked with brown and rainbow trout. This is a popular location for fly fishing enthusiasts and offers a variety o ...
The Waddamana Power Station in Tasmania's central highlands is now a fascinating hydro-electric museum. It is a tribute to the beginning of integrated hydro-electric development in Tasmania, featuring an array of machinery, memorabilia, photographs and artefacts.
In 1916 electricity generated by harnessing the power of falling water " hydro-electricity", first came to Hobart from Waddamana Powe ...