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Lake Barrington International Rowing Centre
Lake Barrington, located in Northern Tasmania, is the site of a world-standard rowing course and in 1990 hosted the World Rowing Championships. Other events include the annual Tasmanian Independent Schools' Head of the River rowing regatta and the venue has been the site for several Australian Rowing Championships since 1984.
Since its construction in 1969 as water storage for the generation of electricity, Lake Barrington has developed as a focus for water and nature-based recreation in northwest Tasmania. The Lake forms part of the Mersey-Forth run-of-rivers hydro power scheme that comprises seven water storage/lakes and four rivers. The Lake is also a valuable source of drinking water for the North West Coast of Tasmania.
Lake Barrington is a popular venue for a variety of activities including: rowing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, fishing, camping, picnicking and sightseeing and is recognised as a significant recreational asset as a venue for State, National and International sporting events, particularly rowing, kayaking and water-skiing.
Due to the mix of topography and land tenure surrounding the Lake recreational access to the Lake and its shoreline is restricted to a limited number of sites with the three key sites being the Kentish Park, Lake Barrington Park and the Rowing Course at Weeks Flat.
The Lake Barrington International Rowing Course is situated an easy 15 minute drive from the tourist township of Sheffield on sealed roads and the estimated traveling times from the major centers are:
- Devonport - Home port of the Spirit of Tasmania and Devonport Airport - 30 minutes approx.
- Ulverstone - A seaside town at the mouth of the Leven River - 45 minutes approx.
- Burnie - Burnie is a port city with an industrial past that has reinvented itself as a vibrant and creative city on a beautiful stretch of Tasmania's North West Coast - 75 minutes approx.
- Deloraine - A delightful riverside town with an historic streetscape classified by the National Trust - 45 minutes approx.
- Launceston - Launceston is Tasmania's second major city and a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. It is a major gateway to the state through Launceston Airport - 70 minutes approx.
- Hobart - Offers a contrasting blend of heritage, scenery and culture, with world class activities and attractions nearby - 3 hours and 15 minutes approx.
Rowing Tasmania has commissioned a promotional video which gives an overview of the Lake Barrington Course, Facilities and surrounds. Click through to view.