An impressive ice-carved lake surrounded by precipitous mountains awaits you on this stunning wilderness walk in the Southwest National Park. Walkers will make their way across button-grass plains at the foot of Schnells Ridge and across the Anne River bridges before relaxing by the shore of Lake Judd.
Be well prepared for all weather on this long day walk, see safety in our parks and be sure to carry a map. Watch the hypothermia video before leaving home.
The wilderness of the Southwest National Park is a refuge for a wide range of unique plant and animal species, some of which cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. Four years after the bitterly opposed damming of Lake Pedder in 1972, the Southwest National Park was declared.
Today, the Southwest National Park makes up a large part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area ensuring the unique ecosystems and cultural sites are protected for future generations to explore.
Mount Anne Ciruit
Walkers are asked not to go beyond Lake Judd. To protect the environment and increase the remote experience, walkers doing the Mount Anne Circuit are asked to walk in one direction begining at Condominium Creek. (The remote multiday Mount Anne Circuit, is for highly experienced walkers and limited numbers apply. Walkers need to register via the Overnight walker registration page.)
What to expect on the Lake Judd Track
From the carpark at Red Tape Creek follow the foot track to the Anne River suspension bridge. After crossing the river, the track follows the base of Schnells Ridge, though buttongrass plains for 3 km to a track junction.
This section of the track can be very wet and muddy. At the junction take the left fork and once again cross the Anne River via the bridge.
Continue for another 1 km to reach the lake.
The track ends near the outlet of the lake where there are good places to rest and enjoy the views.