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Notable lake · Huon Valley, Tasmania

Prion Lake

Prion Lake is a lake in Huon Valley, Tasmania.

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Prion Lake: 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 lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Prion Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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.

How to reach Prion Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -54.59375, 158.89084. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Prion Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Prion Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Prion Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Prion Lake?

    Nearby: Macquarie Island (sanctuary, 6 km), Wireless Hill Mast (viewpoint, 14 km), Midas Tarn (lake, 1 km), Surry Lake (lake, 2 km), Mount Tulloch (viewpoint, 2 km), Mount Eitel (viewpoint, 2 km).

    Is Prion Lake worth visiting?

    Prion Lake is listed as a notable lake in Tasmania on Spotwander.