Gordon Dam Wall Walk
I had seen pictures of the dam before but hadnt seen the infrastructure that people climb up and tunnels in the cliff face very interesting to see up close.
Gordon dam wall walk. I dont recommend the walk down see 119 traveler reviews 159 candid photos and great deals for strathgordon australia at tripadvisor. Gordon dam wall is a must see for any visitor to the south west and descending the stairs on to the face of the gordon dam is a must for any adventurous traveller. Gordon dam wall walk is a walk starting from the gordon dam car park near maydena tasmania australia.
At 100 capacity the dam wall holds back 12359040 thousand cubic metres 436455 10. There werent too many people and we were on the wall. Amazing to walk across see 120 traveler reviews 159 candid photos and great deals for strathgordon australia at tripadvisor.
Abseiling the 140 metre high gordon dam wall the worlds highest commercial abseil. The drive is great and the dam is awe inspiring. 6 cu ft of concrete is 198 metres 650 ft long and 140 metres 460 ft high making it the tallest dam in tasmania and the fifth tallest in australia.
The gordon dam wall constructed with 154 thousand cubic metres 54 10. Gordon dam wall with the dam wall already standing at a colossal 140 metres and holding 30 times the water of sydney harbour the trip down on the steel mesh steps is not for the faint hearted but definitely worth it to appreciate the awe inspiring feat of engineering and the view alike. For us it was a fair drive but there are plenty of things to see along the way there or the way back to break up the drive.
Feels amazing to stand on the wall. Enjoy the spectacular views of the gordon river dam and surrounds. Lake pedder once a natural lake now.
With the dam wall already standing at a colossal 140 metres and holding 30 times the water of sydney harbour the trip down on the steel mesh steps is not for the faint hearted but definitely worth it to appreciate the awe inspiring feat of engineering and the view alike. Make sure you walk the wall free and take in the experience. The dam was a fantastic experience.