This is a rich farming area, 23 Km south of Devonport, on the Nowhere Else Road; situated between the Forth and Don Rivers.

Exploration of the area, lead by Nathaniel Kentish was made extremely difficult by the heavy timber and rough terrain. A long time was taken to clear the area before settlement could take place. It was named after a prominent English statesman of the period.

The Lake is now one of the finest rowing venues in the world, and a previous site of world championships. Good for waterskiing and canoeing, it has an adventure playground, and a two-hour family nature walk through the rainforest.

North of the recreation area is the Lake Barrington Estate Vineyard, then further north still is Devil's Gate Dam, with a suspension bridge allowing access to viewing areas.