Lake Esperance, Hartz Mountains National Park
Lake Esperance, Hartz Mountains National Park
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Lake Esperance

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Planned event: Roadworks for Hartz Mountain
Applies from 7/4/2025

​From the 7 April there will be ongoing road and drainage works taking place on Hartz Mountain Road.

The road is open and is being managed by traffic control. Please adhere to speed limits and signage that is in place. ​​

Last reviewed 11/4/2025 04:09 PM


1.5-2 hours return, 3.4 km return
Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
Supervise children. Tracks are subject to severe weather conditions – weather may change quickly.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
From Geeveston take Arve Rd (C632) for 13 km. Turn right onto the clearly signposted road to Hartz Mountains (C632), a further 10.5 km of unsealed road takes you into the national park.

About

​The brute movement of ice has created the beautiful Lake Esperance. Nestled beneath the dolerite spine called The Devils Backbone the lake was formed as ice and snow built up on the lee side of the mountains. It is one of the more accessible glacial lakes in Hartz Mountains National Park.

Much of the walk is on well constructed boardwalk, although this may be covered in snow in winter. At the lake there’s a viewing area with seats. Examples of cushion plants can be seen here in this harsh, often waterlogged environment.​​​