Dove Lake

Welcome to Dove Lake: Tasmania's captivating corrie lake, located nearby Cradle Mountain in the central highlands region of Australia.

The lake is prominently recognised as one of the most popular visitor attractions in the region, adorned with its well-maintained walking paths that lead up onto the breathtaking Cradle Mountain.

Dove Lake is situated in the heart of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, an expansive wilderness reserve that is home to many unique flora and fauna. The ecosystem is a habitat for a plethora of wildlife, including wombats, echidnas, pademelons and tiger snakes.

Dove Lake was named after Van Diemen's Land Company official, Gustav Weindorfer, who was a prominent local in the region. This lake, along with several others in the area, was formed by glaciation.

The lake is surrounded by a unique environment of natural reserve. The sheltering trees include the magnificent Tasmanian deciduous beech (Nothofagus gunnii), snow gums, tussock grasses and pencil pines. The diversity of plant life adds to the charm of the region's pleasant natural scenery, creating a welcoming atmosphere for those who visit Dove Lake.

Dove Lake is a picturesque addition to any travel itinerary to Tasmania. Visitors will certainly be bewitched by the lake and its surroundings. It is the perfect spot to explore the natural beauty of Tasmania or for an idyllic getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.