THIS IS RISKY! Who Actually Buys Half an Abandoned Town? (Waddamana, Tasmania)

📍Waddamana, TAS We’re Sandy, Tim, and Pablo—travelling Australia in our self-built Sprinter van. Join us for vanlife, travel, and Big Lap adventures around the country. We returned to Waddamana after being completely intrigued by this abandoned hydro town hidden in Tasmania’s Central Highlands. What started as curiosity quickly turned into questions about risk, vision, and what it takes to bring a place like this back to life. To finish the day, we stayed at the Great Lake Hotel in Miena for just $10 a night — a total bargain. No power, but everything else you need, plus lake views and dinner by the fire. Honestly, perfect. We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, ask questions, or tell us about your own Big Lap adventures in the comments below. 🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel adventures! Hit the bell icon to stay updated with our journey around Australia. Follow us on social media: Instagram: [@the_sand_van] Facebook: [The Sand Van / Sand Van] Thanks for watching, and see you on the road! Join our Community!    / @sandvan   Postal Address: Sandy and Tim P.O. Box 1173 North Lakes QLD 4509 Brisbane, Australia Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Work station, full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua – Tan in colour. Compact Innovations (Bed lift kit) - $100 Discount: https://www.compact-innovations.com/?... All Powers 10% Discount: https://allpowers.com.au/?ref=THESANDVAN Discount code: TSV ALLPOWERS R2500 Power Station: https://bit.ly/4dBF4Kh ALLPOWERS Polycrystalline Solar Panel 400W: https://bit.ly/4kIGkxn VANKETO DISCOUNTS: https://vanketo.co/collections/window... Discount codes: THESANDVAN100 ($100 off cab sets) THESANDVAN150 ($150 off full sets) AMAZON COFFEE FILTERS: https://amzn.asia/d/dn2Y5YH Buy a treat for Pablo / Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/6LeVMUBEyA Where we get our music from: www.epidemicsound.com Amazon Affiliate Links: https://www.amazon.com/shop/the_sand_van #BigLapOfAustralia #vanlife #vanlifeaustralia