How long is the walk to Dove Lake?
Grade 3. This 6km track is surely one of the premier walks in Tasmania. Dove Lake is one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks. The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania’s day walking opportunities.Grade 3. This 6km track is surely one of the premier walks in Tasmania. Starting from the Dove Lake viewing shelter at Dove Lake, a glacially carved lake directly beneath Cradle Mountain, the walk offers both intimate and epic views of the famous mountain.
Can I swim in Dove Lake?
As the day grew on, the water (and the beach) got crowded! There are also smaller, less obvious swimming entrance points at the south end of Dove Lake. These require about an hour’s walk, but if you’re doing the Dove Lake Circuit trail and fancy a cold plunge midway through, don’t hesitate! Very picturesque. A well maintained track, suitable for all the family. I suggest taking longer than 2 hours to allow yourself to take in the views & enjoy this beautiful area. Good walking shoes are a must as the path does have rocky sections with some steep climbs, but nothing overly strenuous.Super easy walk around dove lake. Nice easy track. Bench spots along the way for lunch/ break stops. Awesome loop!Good news for road-trippers: you don’t have to “walk in” at all—you can steer your car straight to the official Dove Lake carpark (or visitor-centre shuttle; more on that below). The lake-edge loop itself is a 6 km, grade 2 track, mostly made of compacted gravel and wooden boardwalk, taking 2–3 hours at a selfie pace.
Can you drive to Dove Lake?
Limited private vehicle access and parking for Dove Lake is available outside shuttle bus operating hours. This includes nine private vehicle parking spaces and one disability parking space. Can private vehicles access and park at Dove Lake? Private vehicle access is not permitted during shuttle bus operating times. There is limited private vehicle access and parking for Dove Lake is available outside shuttle bus operating hours.Limited private vehicle access and parking for Dove Lake is available outside shuttle bus operating hours. This includes nine private vehicle parking spaces and one disability parking space.