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Interpretive sign, Lake St Clair walk
Lamairremener tabelti Aboriginal cultural walk, Lake St Clair, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park (photograph: Luke O'Brien)
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Track closure: Toilet construction - Lake St Clair National Park
Applies from 17/6/2026

​​​​​Watersmeet track to ​​Fergys Paddock entrance will be closed from 17 June to 30 September 2026. 

New toilets are getting built at Fergys Paddock.

Access to Fergys campsite is still available from the Lakeshore beach. 

For more information, call the Lake St Clair Visitor Centre on 03 6289 1115​.

Last reviewed 25/8/2026 01:07 PM

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  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Fuel stove only
  • Huts
  • Park ranger
  • Picnic facilities
  • Toilets
  • Visitor centre
  • World Heritage Area

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    • Lake St Clair Visitor Centre
      c/- Post Office
      Derwent Bridge TAS 7140
      Phone: 03 6289 1115
      Email: LakeStClair@parks.tas.gov.au

      ​Visitor centre opening hours
      Open 7 days
      8.15am to 4.45pm from 1 October to 31  May
      9am to 4pm from 1 June to 31 August 
      8.30am to 4.30pm in September

    45 mins-1.5 hours, 4.7 km circuit. Depending on your choice of tracks: Watersmeet Track Grade 2; Platypus Bay and Larmairremener tabelti
    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. Tracks are difficult to navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable.
    A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
    Take the road C193 to Lake St Clair from the Lyell Highway (A10).

    About

    ​From Cynthia Bay at Lake St Clair, three varied short walks offer a taste of the southern end of the famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. 

    The Larmairremener tabelti walk offers an insight into the Aboriginal people who lived around leeawuleena (Lake St Clair) for thousands of years. 

    The Watersmeet Walk takes you to the confluence of the Cuvier and Hugel rivers. A short walk beyond that is a loop to Platypus Bay, where platypus are sometimes seen. All three walks can be combined for a 4.7km figure-of-eight loop.​​​


      Buy a map from TasMap

      ​​​​​Lake St Clair is 2.5 hours from Hobart via the A10 Lyell Highway, and a similar di​stance from Launceston via B11 Marlborough Highway, then the A10. Leave the A10 at Derwent Bridge, turning right onto Lake St Clair Rd (C193) towards the visitor centre at Cynthia Bay.

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      Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

      ​​​​This is a Fuel Stove Only Area. Fires are prohibited. Please see our Fuel Stove Only Areas webpage ​for more information.​​

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      More information

      ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our Know Before You Go web page.

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      ​Remember the safe walking guidelines

      • ​Plan to walk safely
      • Be prepared
      • Avoid walking alone and let someone know your plans
      • Record your trip intentions in the log books 
      • Be prepared to turn back

      Walker safety - day walks​

      Wherever you plan to walk in Tasmania, plan for the possibility of poor weather and unexpected situations. Conditions in Tasmania can change at any time of year.

      Choose a walk that matches your group’s fitness and experience. The track classification guide explains walk difficulty ratings and can help you choose a suitable track.

      Grade 4 and 5 walks can be especially challenging and may include steep climbs, rocky ground, mud, cliffs, or require navigation skills.

      For all walks, check the weather forecast before you go, take a map, and let someone know your plans. If you are walking in remote areas or conditions are uncertain, carry extra food, and a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). Consider taking an emergency shelter or tent. Learn about the dangers of cold by watching the hypothermia safety video.

      More information on planning, including recommended gear lists, is available on our Safety In Parks page. (Safety video with Chinese subtitles).