The South Esk is the longest river in Tasmania. At over 250km, it’s about the same distance as driving from George Town to Hobart. Beginning on the eastern slopes of Ben Lomond, the South Esk winds through towns and rich farmland, and flows into Lake Trevallyn before entering the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary near Launceston.

Providing a vital supply of water and electricity, as well as a pathway to the sea for migratory species – the South Esk river is a precious resource for northern Tasmania. In this video we take a closer look at just a few of the natural and social values of this waterway.

Download the ‘Flows Through the South Esk’ fact sheet here.