4.8
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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
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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350 m
Dove Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
816 m
Dove Lake Boatshed
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
2.58 km
Ballroom Forest
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
4.69 km
View of Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
6.20 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.03 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.12 km
< 100 m
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Friday 22 May
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Trail Reviews
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 have to buy your Park Pass at the visitor centre and carry it with you. The shuttle buses are evey 10 minutes and get you to whichever starting point you choose. There are very many different walks and hikes in the park.