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Dove Lake

Dove Lake

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Dove Lake

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5.0

(118)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

Location: Tasmania, Australia

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March 4, 2026

Dove Lake is a glacial lake, with the Dove Lake Circuit circling the shoreline. The walk passes through buttongrass plains, alpine heath, and pockets of temperate rainforest. There are also great views of Cradle Mountain from many spots around Dove Lake.

October 17, 2016

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We found the tour too intense! The ranger at the information center "warned" us before the summit, saying there were "small climbing sections" and that people had already had to …

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June 9, 2019

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Picturesque lake! You can take the bus all the way to the lake. From there you have a variety of walks that can keep you busy for a couple of days... Or just take the bus back and call it a day :)

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Elevation 940 m

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Location: Tasmania, Australia

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