# Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain

> A glacial lake beneath the jagged dolerite peaks of Cradle Mountain, ringed by a 6 km circuit that takes about two hours.

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A glacial lake beneath the jagged dolerite peaks of Cradle Mountain, ringed by a 6 km circuit that takes about two hours. Shuttle buses run from the visitor centre; a park pass is required and weather changes fast.

- **Nearest town:** Sheffield, Tasmania
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -41.6455, 145.9520
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Cradle Mountain, the West Coast and the Lyell Highway](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-tas-cradle-west-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Cradle Mountain Lodge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cradle-mountain-lodge/) – 2 km
- [Cradle Mountain summit](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cradle-mountain-summit/) – 4 km
- [Sheffield, Town of Murals](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-sheffield-town-of-murals/) – 42 km
- [Lake St Clair, Cynthia Bay](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-st-clair-cynthia-bay/) – 55 km

## FAQs

### Where is Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain?

Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain is in Sheffield, Tasmania, at GPS -41.6455, 145.9520.

### Which road trips pass Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain?

Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cradle Mountain, the West Coast and the Lyell Highway.

### What is there to see near Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cradle Mountain Lodge (2 km), Cradle Mountain summit (4 km), Sheffield, Town of Murals (42 km) and Lake St Clair, Cynthia Bay (55 km).

### When is the best time to visit Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain?

The most pleasant months are usually February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-cradle-mountain-lake-st-clair-np/)