Buttongrass moorland, Lake Belcher, Mount Field National Park
Lake Belcher, Mount Field National Park (photograph: Cam Blake)

Lakes Belton and Belcher

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Alerts for Lakes Belton and Belcher

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Closed area: Edgar Dam boat ramp and campground - Southwest National Park
Applies from 28/1/2025

​Hydro Tasmania is commencing works on Edgar Dam starting 28 January 2025 until mid-2026. 

During this time, the Edgar Dam boat ramp and campground will be closed. 

Access to Strathgordon and Scott's Peak boat ramps remains open.

Camping at the Huon and Ted's Beach campground remain open. 

During this period, there will also be short delays due to increased traffic along Scott's Peak Road. 

For more information, please visit the Hydro Tasmania w​ebsite ​or contact the Mount Field Visitor Centre on (03) 6288 1149.​​

Last reviewed 5/11/2024 08:50 AM


5-6 hours, 13 kilometres
Grade 5: Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked.
Supervise children, tracks 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.
Start the walk from the Moorland Mosaic walk at Wombat Moor on the Lake Dobson Road in Mount Field National Park. This section of road is unsealed and can be closed due to snow.

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​​The track to Lakes Belton and Belcher leaves from the Moorland Mosaic walk across Wombat Moor. Boardwalk planking leads you across the open moorland with views of the rocky, dolerite slopes of the beautiful Rodway Range. The track begins to descend - in clear weather Mount Anne can be seen to the south-west and Federation Peak in the distance. 

The track becomes more difficult from here. You'll clamber over many tree roots as you wind through snow gums into the thicker sub-alpine forest. Expansive views are obtained to the south and south-west just before the track descends into the Humboldt Valley. 

From the bottom of the valley, follow the creek Humbolt River upstream to the emergency shelter and Lake Belcher.

These areas are naturally wet so good footwear is essential. Be prepared for scrambling and very muddy sections.

This is a challenging walk and suits experienced walkers.