Strathgordon, Tasmania
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| Strathgordon Tasmania |
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| Postcode: | 7139 | ||||||
| Elevation: | 322 m (1,056 ft) [1] | ||||||
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| LGA: | Derwent Valley Council | ||||||
| State District: | Lyons | ||||||
| Federal Division: | Lyons | ||||||
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Strathgordon is a town in Tasmania, Australia. The town is the most south westerly road connected locality in the south west of Tasmania.
It is remote by Tasmanian standards, with only one road leading back 60 kilometres (37 mi) to New Norfolk, near Hobart.
The nearest basic services are 60 kilometres (37 mi) kilometres away on a winding road in Maydena.
The town was created due to the damming of Lake Pedder and Lake Gordon. It was the 'company' town for the hydro-electric projects of Hydro Tasmania).
Its location makes it a popular tourist destination, especially for visitors wishing to visit the Southwest National Park.
[edit] References
- ^ Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
[edit] Further reading
- Rackham, Sarah.(edited by Woodberry, Joan) (1983) Hydro construction villages. Volume three. Poatina, Gowrie Park, Strathgordon Hobart : Public Relations Dept., Hydro-Electric Commission. ISBN 0724610375
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