# Lake St Clair, Cynthia Bay

> Australia's deepest freshwater lake, and the southern end of the Overland Track, with a visitor centre, short walks and boat services from Cynthia Bay.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-st-clair-cynthia-bay/

Australia's deepest freshwater lake, and the southern end of the Overland Track, with a visitor centre, short walks and boat services from Cynthia Bay. The water is cold and the weather often cool and wet.

- **Nearest town:** Queenstown, Tasmania
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -42.1139, 146.1740

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (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

- [Lake St Clair campground](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-st-clair-campground/) – 0 km
- [The Wall in the Wilderness](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wall-in-the-wilderness/) – 5 km
- [Iron Blow Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-iron-blow-lookout/) – 50 km
- [West Coast Wilderness Railway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-west-coast-wilderness-railway/) – 51 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lake St Clair, Cynthia Bay?

Lake St Clair, Cynthia Bay is in Queenstown, Tasmania, at GPS -42.1139, 146.1740.

### Which road trips pass Lake St Clair, Cynthia Bay?

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

### What is there to see near Lake St Clair, Cynthia Bay?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake St Clair campground (0 km), The Wall in the Wilderness (5 km), Iron Blow Lookout (50 km) and West Coast Wilderness Railway (51 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lake St Clair, Cynthia Bay?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (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/)