Lake St Clair (Tasmania)

Lake St Clair
Lake St Clair
Location in Tasmania
Location Central Highlands, Tasmania
Coordinates 42°4′S 146°10′E / 42.067°S 146.167°E / -42.067; 146.167Coordinates: 42°4′S 146°10′E / 42.067°S 146.167°E / -42.067; 146.167
Type Freshwater lake
River sources
Basin countries Australia
Designation
Max. length 15 km (9.3 mi)
Max. width 3 km (1.9 mi)
Surface area 45 km2 (17 sq mi)
Max. depth 160 m (520 ft)
Surface elevation 750 m (2,460 ft) AHD 

Lake St Clair is a natural freshwater lake located in the Central Highlands area of Tasmania, Australia. The lake forms part of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. It has an area of approximately 45 square kilometres (17 sq mi), and a maximum depth of 160 metres (520 ft), making it Australia's deepest lake.

The lake is fed by the River Derwent, Narcissus River, Cuvier River, and Hamilton Creek.[1]

Following a decision by the Tasmanian Government to allow development in national parks and conservations areas. After an 'in principle' permit was granted for the establishment of an 'eco-friendly' resort at Pumphouse Point at Lake St Clair;[2][3] in 2014 construction began on the new development.[4]

See also

  • "Lake St Clair". Parks & Wildlife Service. Government of Tasmania. 29 July 2016.
  • "Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Management Plan 2016" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks,Water and Environment. Hobart: Government of Tasmania. 2016. ISBN 978-0-7246-6806-9.
  • Lake St Clair Fishing Information & Map

References

  1. ↑ "Map of Lake Saint Clair, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. n.d. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "Tasmanian Environmental Law Tangles". Law Report. Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 15 June 2004. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  3. ↑ "Developer claims time is right for Pumphouse Point project". ABC News. Australia. 4 February 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  4. ↑ Hope, Emma (6 July 2017). "Work starts on Pumphouse Point wilderness retreat development". The Mercury. Hobart, Tasmania.


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