Dove Lake, Alpine lake in Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania, Australia
The oval-shaped Dove Lake extends across 86 hectares at 1223 meters elevation, reflecting the rocky peaks of Cradle Mountain on its surface.
Gustav Weindorfer, associated with the Van Diemen's Land Company, named this glacial lake while exploring the Cradle Mountain region during colonial times.
The walking circuit around Dove Lake passes through varied Tasmanian vegetation including buttongrass, myrtle, sassafras, and ancient King Billy pines.
The lake circuit stretches for 6 kilometers and takes between 2 to 3 hours to complete, with a parking area and viewing shelter at the starting point.
The lake reaches a depth of 157 meters, making it one of the deepest natural water bodies in Tasmania, with the Dove River maintaining its water levels.
Location: Tasmania
Elevation above the sea: 1,223 m
Address: Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain TAS 7306, Australia 7306 Cradle Mountain 7306 Cradle Mountain
GPS coordinates: -41.65806,145.96194
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:33
Tasmania offers national parks, geological formations, and historical sites. This Australian island features natural gorges, white sandy beaches, mountains, lakes, and forests. Visitors can discover 19th-century penitentiaries, botanical gardens, museums, and wildlife reserves. Endemic wildlife, including Tasmanian devils, wombats, and pademelons, can be observed in several sanctuaries. National parks allow for hiking, skiing, and river exploration.
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