King Catchment Facilities

Accommodation

There are several motels, hotels and guest houses in all major population centres.

Power Station Tours

All power stations are unattended but visitors are welcome to visit all Hydro Tasmania areas.

Camping Grounds/Caravan Parks

Queenstown - phone (03) 6471 1332

West Strahan - phone (03) 6471 7239

Zeehan - phone (03) 6471 6633

Rosebery - phone (03) 6473 1366

Fishing

All Hydro Tasmania lakes are stocked with trout and fishing licences are essential. Full details are available in a brochure called "Fishing Code for Anglers", published by the Inland Fisheries Commission. The brochure is free and can be obtained from Tasmanian Visitor Information Centres, licence selling agents and the Inland Fisheries Service.

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Boat launching ramps

Ramps are marked on the above map.

Picnic/barbecue areas

Main areas are marked on the map. Many are equipped with toilets and seating.

Golf Courses

There is a golf course at Rosebery and is available to members of affiliated clubs.

Museums

Galley Museum, Cnr Driffield & Sticht Sts, Queenstown - Ph. (03) 6471 1483
Open Monday to Friday - 10 am to 4.30 pm
Weekends - 1.30 to 4.30 pm
Admission: Adults $3.00, students and pensioners $2.00, children 10-12 $1.00
Under 10 free.

West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum, Zeehan - phone (03 6471 6225.
Open daily 8.30 am to 5.00 pm May - September
Admission is by donation.

Mine Tours

Douggies Mine Tours, Queenstown
(03) 6471 1472 or 0407 049 612 for departure times and prices.

River Cruises

Gordon River Cruises operate out of Strahan and are either a full or half day excursion.
Cruises depart at 9.00 am daily. Afternoon cruises are available during January.
For bookings phone Gordon River Cruises (03) 6471 7187 or World Heritage Cruises (03) 6447 1714.

Scenic Flights

Wilderness Air operates wilderness flights from Strahan Jetty. For further information and bookings phone (03) 6471 7280.