The Pump House: Lake St Clair, Tasmania

Originally built in the 1940s as part of the Hydro Electricity Scheme, the Pump House was built to accomodate the massive turbines that would pump water from Lake St Clair to the near by lagoon and fed to the Tarraleah Power Station, if required. In the 50 years that followed this was actually never required, leaving the Pump House sitting dormant until it was finally decommissioned in the '90s. Holding so much history, it wasn't long before people began to see the potential of this unique site.

After ten years of discussions with the Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service private investors were finally given the green light to restore the Pump House into a world class, boutique hotel. In February we were lucky enough to have the pleasure of staying at the Pump House, and we didn't want to leave.

Sitting in the middle of Lake St Clair with little to no phone reception or wifi forced me to disconnect and truly relax without the distraction of social media and work emails. From the fully equiped larder in our room to the three course dinners in the communial dining room we were never short of amazing local produce, wines and beers. Relaxation and indulgence are partners in crime at the Pump House.