Two walkers with binoculars are resting  on the edge of the Duckhole Lake
Walkers resting at Duckhole Lake (photograph: Joe Shemesh)
60 Great Short Walks

Duckhole Lake

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Closed area: Roads to Lake Skinner and the Nevada Peak tracks
Applies from 10/2/2026

Roadworks are to be conducted by Huon Valley Council and include renewal of a bridge culvert on Denison Road, Lonnavale. 

Works will commence in early February 2026 with a temporary road closure in place from 7am 10 February 2026 until 4pm Thursday 19 February 2026. 

The road to Lake Skinner and the Nevada Peak tracks, Southwest National Park will be closed during this time. 

Last reviewed 2/2/2026 10:32 AM


Closed area: Eastern Arthur range traverse – changes to access West Picton Road and Huon Track.
Applies from 21/12/2023
​​West Picton Road (prior to Cook Creek) is closed due to the deterioration of three structures along the road.  A 5-10 vehicle parking area has been created next to the road closure.  

Farmhouse Creek walking track requires an extra 6.1km (one-way) walk along West Picton Road from its closure prior to Picton River Tributary.

Mt Picton walking track requires an extra 1.5km (return) walk along West Picton Road Spur 1. A 3-4 vehicle parking area has been created next to the road closure. 

The Huon Track has been heavily impacted by a large number of tree falls that are making this difficult to walk the track. We recommend that you start your walk at either Farmhouse Creek or Huon Campground. 

Both Farmhouse Creek and Mt Picton walking tracks are open.​

Last reviewed 12/12/2025 11:39 AM


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 12/12/2025 11:38 AM


1.5 hours return, 4.2km return
Grade 2: Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.
Please supervise children as there is water in the creeks and lake.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.

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​​​​​​The feature of this short and easy there-and-back walk is the idyllic Duckhole Lake. The 4.2km track, most of which is boardwalk, follows a stream through regrowth forest to the lake. 

Lying within the Southwest National Park the delightfully tranquil lake is actually a flooded sinkhole. It is part of the extensive regional cave and karst system that includes Hastings Caves. The lake is a peaceful place to sit and listen to the birds and frogs while you have a picnic. 

The track follows a late 19th century sawmill tramway for much of the way, and remnants of the tramway can be seen.

This walk is co-managed by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and Sustainable Timber Tasmania.

Static map of the Duckhole Lake walk route.