Dove Lake boat shed, Cradle Mountain
60 Great Short Walks

Dove Lake

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2-3 hour circuit, 6km circuit
Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
Supervise children. Beware of flowing water. Subject to severe weather conditions—weather may change quickly.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
The Dove Lake Circuit starts from the Dove Lake carpark, Cradle Mountain. Cradle Mountain is at the northern end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.

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​​​​This 6km track is surely one of the premier walks in Tasmania. Starting from Dove Lake, a glacially carved lake directly beneath Cradle Mountain, the walk offers both intimate and epic views of the famous mountain.

The track undulates around Dove Lake, traverses beneath the mountain, then returns through magnificent rainforest to the starting point. The walk takes you through some of Tasmania's special vegetation, from buttongrass ​to myrtle, sassafras, fagus and King Billy pine. Walk in a clockwise direction.