Notable viewpoint · West Coast, Tasmania

Mount Lewis

Mount Lewis is a viewpoint in West Coast, Tasmania.

Mount Lewis: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mount Lewis

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Mount Lewis: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Mount Lewis — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -42.71621, 145.70147. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mount Lewis

    See everything within a day’s drive of Mount Lewis

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    • The Citadel · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~50 km · Must-see
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    • Cleft Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~53 km · Must-see
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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mount Lewis?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mount Lewis?

    Nearby: Gordon Dam (lake, 28 km), Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park (sanctuary, 45 km), Redtop Peak (viewpoint, 46 km), Lake Gordon (lake, 46 km), The Cupola (viewpoint, 47 km), The Lion (viewpoint, 49 km).

    Is Mount Lewis worth visiting?

    Mount Lewis is listed as a notable viewpoint in Tasmania on Spotwander.