Lake Barrington (Tasmania)

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Lake Barrington
Location Tasmania
Coordinates 41°22′S 146°13′ECoordinates: 41°22′S 146°13′E
Lake type reservoir
Basin countries Australia

Lake Barrington is a lake in Tasmania, Australia. It was built to provide a head of water for hydroelectric power generation. It is protected by the state government as a nature recreation area.

Lake Barrington is the site of a world-standard rowing course. It hosted the 1990 World Rowing Championships and hosts the annual Tasmanian schools Head of the River rowing regatta.

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