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Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site

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The Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site, located almost in the geographical centre of Tasmania, will step you back in time to the beginning of the industrial age of Tasmania.

Tour through the turbine hall, with its mighty Pelton wheel turbines and explore exhibits that tell the compelling stories of endeavour and determination that brought a dream of powerful reality to life.
Admission is free.

High season (1October to 30 April) – Open daily 10am to 4pm
Low season (1 May to 30 September) – Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm

Closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Altered hours on ANZAC Day, open from 12.30pm until 4pm
Open 7 days a week for the Tasmanian middle of year school holidays (July)

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  • Hosted by:
Hydro Tasmania
  • Location:

Waddamana,

Southern Tasmania,

Tasmania

  • Facilities:
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Barbeque
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Free Wifi
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • Walks
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • Have grab rails in the bathroom
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Runs until
07/12/2025

Waddamana

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Waddamana, Tasmania
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One of Australia’s most iconic travel experiences, Spirit of Tasmania makes travelling across Bass Strait flexible, convenient and easy.

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