Lake Mackintosh

Welcome to Lake Mackintosh, located in Tasmania's Pieman power development.

This 17.5-kilometre-long reservoir with a surface area of 3,100-hectare (7,700-acre) is a breath-taking sight that stretches from north to south past Mount Farrell, adjacent to the town of Tullah.

This stunning lake is fed by five rivers and a creek that's dammed to create a continuous flow of water. The Mackintosh, Sophia, Fury, Southwell, and Brougham rivers join Mackintosh Creek to form this impressive lake. Water from the lake feeds the Mackintosh Power Station through Lake Rosebery. In the 1980s, the lake's main basin was a Button Grass swamp prior to inundation.

The lake is impounded by two dams, the main Mackintosh Dam, and the smaller Tullabardine Dam. Its deepest point is approximately 60 metres (200 ft) at the base of the main dam. Lake Mackintosh is one of the larger water impoundments of the Pieman power scheme. The Murchison River feeds into the lake through the Murchison Dam, to the south. The lake's western boundary is bordered by the Murchison Highway.

The Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, forming part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, has its western boundary lying to the east of the lake shores. This proximity to the park provides ample opportunity to experience Tasmania's unique fauna and flora while making your way towards Lake Mackintosh.

Come and experience an adventure of a lifetime at Lake Mackintosh!