Lake St. Clair Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Lake St. Clair. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Tasmania 8 Day - Tour in Circle

• 10 Days Ultimate Guided Tour of Tasmania - Comfort Tour

• 6-Days Discovery Tour of Tasmania - Comfort Style

A daily pass to visit Lake St. Clair costs AU$47.70 for a vehicle with up to eight passengers or AU$23.85 for an individual arriving by bus, bike, or on foot. Other park passes are available that may provide long-term savings, such as a 2-month pass, an annual pass, and a 2-year pass.

Yes, Lake St. Clair is well worth visiting if you want to explore Tasmania's highlands and go hiking. It's a great choice if you want similar scenery to Cradle Mountain, but don't want to deal with the crowds that head to the more famous half of Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park.

Per one customer who booked the 10 Days Ultimate Guided Tour of Tasmania - Comfort Tour, "An excellent way of seeing Tasmania without having to figure out where to go, where to stay, where to eat, etc., while on my own... I really enjoyed the opportunities to take a good walk in the areas we visited. The scenery was stunning."

Lake St. Clair was formed by ice glaciers around 2 million years ago. The misty water body—called leeawuleena, or sleeping water in the Aboriginal tongue—is Australia’s deepest lake. Lake St. Clair is in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and has been home to Aboriginal communities for 35,000 years.

Yes. Lake. St Clair is included on several multi-day itineraries of Tasmania. Most guided tours are appeal to adventure seekers and outdoor lovers who want to explore the region’s dramatic scenery. They are a good option for travelers without transportation, as you can't reach many natural attractions without a car.

Yes. The Overland Track is a 1-way, 40-mile (65-kilometer) mountainous bushwalk that takes most hikers six days. It's not for the faint of heart: Only experienced bushwalkers should consider braving the rugged trail. Those who reach the end are rewarded with a view of Lake St. Clair at the finish.

Lake St. Clair is home to some of Australia’s most adorable marsupials. Look out for wallabies and their similar-looking cousins, the pademelons. They are drawn to the lake’s lush shores and ancient forests. Visitors may spot wombats and platypuses, while spiky, quill-covered echidnas are also native to the region.

Even if you don’t hike the Overland Track, there are plenty of shorter walking and hiking trails to enjoy. Some wind through the ethereal-looking pine forests, while others head up mountain summits for panoramic views. Other activities include fishing and boating. The lake has a passenger ferry.

Be warned that the weather can turn quickly. Snow and rain can hit Lake St. Clair anytime, while bushfire season lasts from October to March. Bring thermal layers and waterproof gear, especially if you’re hiking—even a short distance. And familiarize yourself with hypothermia safety.

There are many things to do when you're done visiting Lake St. Clair. According to travelers, these are some of the top Strahan attractions:

• Gordon River

• Sarah Island

View Viator's guide to the best attractions in and around Strahan.