Dove Lake Walk : Bushwalk Overland Track : Cradle Mountain Bushwalk : Tassie Bushwalking
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Dove
Lake Circuit Bushwalk Cradle Mountain
Bushwalk Description
The Dove Lake Bushwalk Cradle Mountain covers a distance of
6km and is arguably one of Tasmania's favourite and most popular
walks. The track takes you completely around Dove Lake
beneath the majestic spires of Cradle Mountain. The track
is boardwalked for much of the way make it easier for casual
walkers, and suitable for walkers of all ages. The walk is
located in the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park.
A car park at the Northern end of Dove Lake is provided for
people visiting for just the day.
The boardwalk weaves a track through rainforest and past quartzite
beaches to the Ballroom forest and then on to the boat shed and
back to the car park at the northern end.
The Overland Track
walk takes approximately six days and although the track is
well-maintained and clearly marked, for some the journey may
not be an easy one. Some people may find the walk quite steep
in sections and six days of continuous walking can be physically
demanding.
Dove Lake Bushwalk Track at a glance:
App. 6 kilometres in length
Total walk time 1-2 hours
Normal shoes OK
Picnic and toilet facilities
Easy walk, minor gradient
Conditions an be very cold, common for snow in area and heavy rain
Bring suitable warm clothing, even though walk is short
No pets, firearms or bicycles
Popular walk for day visitors to Cradle Mountain or people staying inthe area
No camping at Dove Lake
Start from Dove Lake car park along the left side of the lake
The Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park is a world
heritage wilderness area located in Tasmania Australia where
you will find a large number of bushwalking tracks.
Dove Lake is at the start of the Overland Track, when completing
the walk from North to South. The Overland Track travels a distance
of 65 kilometres through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. considerable upgrades to
the track have made the walk easier, and with modern outdoor equipment
the overall trip is now much more comfortable than in years
gone by. However, the walk demands considerable preparation
and reasonably good physical fitness given on average it takes five nights and six days complete the Overland
Track bushwalk.
At the southern end of
Dove Lake you will enter a stunning cool temperate rainforest
known as the Ballroom Forest. Here you will find ancient myrtle
beech trees covered in moss towering high above a moss
covered forest floor. The effect is beautiful; and reminiscent
of an ancient cathedral so make sure you pack a camera.
Bookings are required for people
walking the Overland Track during the period 1 November
to 30 April. During this period walkers are required
to walk the track from North to South (Cradle Mountain to Lake
St Clair), and pay the Overland Track Fee.
The information provided on this site is intended to be used as a guide only, and is not intended to be an authoratative source of information. Always be well prepared when bushwalking in Tasmania
