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Dove Lake circuit, Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Flat two hour loop around Dove Lake under the jagged peak of Cradle Mountain.
- Price
- National parks pass required
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The classic Cradle Mountain walk is 6 km around the lake, mostly on boardwalk and track, with the famous peak reflected on calm days. Visitors typically use the park shuttle from the Cradle visitor centre. Weather changes fast so pack for rain.
Good to know
- Use the shuttle bus
- Pack layers and rain jacket
- Go early for glassy water
- Best time
- Early morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road to the visitor centre, then shuttle or limited parking.
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
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