Dove Lake Circuit

Hiking trails & Routes

Australia

Tasmania

Dove Lake Circuit

Easy

4.8

(50)

778

hikers

Dove Lake Circuit

01:42

6.20km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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350 m

Dove Lake

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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816 m

Dove Lake Boatshed

Highlight • Structure

The Dove Lake Boatshed, or boathouse, is one of the more photographed spots around Dove Lake for its view of the boathouse, Cradle Mountain, and the lake all in one …

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2.58 km

Ballroom Forest

Highlight • Forest

Ballroom Forest is an enchanting patch of ancient myrtle beech rainforest. Almost everything has moss and lichen on it, and it feels old and prehistoric. Enjoy walking among King Billy …

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4.69 km

View of Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small sandy beach is the perfect spot on the east side of Dove Lake for a picnic or a stopping point. Dove Lake is a glacial lake, and on …

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6.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

136 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 20 October

21°C

10°C

84 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

December 1, 2024,Cradle Mountain NP: Dove Lake tour (Tasmania)

Mt Cradle hike was planned but the weather made it a no go area, by advice of the rangers. So instead, we did a very sedate, but beautiful all the same, Dove Lake walk. The mist and rain turned it into a very different than normal walk. The waterfalls were thundering down. A good alternative for a wet morning. You …