Lake Barrington is a popular water sports venue for activities like: rowing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, fishing, camping, picnicking and sightseeing.
As Tasmania’s international-standard rowing course, Lake Barrington has hosted World Rowing Championships and a range of other events like the annual Tasmanian Independent School's Head of the River rowing regatta and several Australian Rowing Championships.
Due to the mix of topography and land tenure surrounding the lake, recreational access is possible via three key sites: Kentish Park, Lake Barrington Park and the Rowing Course at Weeks Flat.
Kentish Park and Lake Barrington Park are popular sites for day visitors and camping but are situated on opposite shores of the Lake..
Kentish Park is located on the eastern shore, approximately 12 kilometers from Sheffield via West Kentish Road.
Lake Barrington Park is situated on the western shore approximately four kilometers from Wilmot via Wilmot and Lake Barrington Road.
Since its construction as water storage for electricity generation in 1969, Lake Barrington has developed as become a focus for water and nature-based recreation in north west Tasmania. The Lake forms part of the Mersey-Forth hydro power scheme that comprises seven water storage/lakes and four rivers. The Lake is also a valuable source of drinking water for north west Tasmania.
Before visiting, download a copy of our Lake Barrington map and facilities brochure.
