Type Reservoir Primary outflows Forth River Max. length 20 kilometres (12 mi) Year built 1969 Inflow source Forth River | Primary inflows Basin countries Australia Length 20 km Outflow location Forth River | |
Similar Mount Roland Conserva, Tasmazia & The Village Of, Devils Gate Power Station, Royal Canadian Henley R, Hazewinkel | ||
Lake Barrington is an artificial lake in northern Tasmania, located 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Devonport. The lake is 20 kilometres (12 mi) long and was built on the Forth River in 1969 to provide a head of water for the Devils Gate Power Station. The foreshore is protected by the Tasmanian Government as a nature recreation area.
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Map of Lake Barrington, Wilmot TAS 7310, Australia
Rowing
Lake Barrington is the site of a world-standard rowing course. It hosted the 1990 World Rowing Championships and several Australian Rowing Championships, and hosts the annual Tasmanian schools Head of the River rowing regatta.
Lake Barrington hosted the Australian Championships in 1984 1987, 1987, 1990 1994, 1997, 2003, 2006, and 2009.
Water skiing
The lake is a popular water ski location with access via West Kentish and Wilmot. There are two water ski clubs based at Lake Barrington: Kentish Aquatic Club and Horsehead Water Ski Club.
Other activities
The lake is also used for canoeing and trout fishing. There is an adventure playground and a two-hour rainforest walk. Facilities for visitors include picnic sites, boat ramps and toilets.