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Notable lake · King Island Council, Tasmania

Big Lake

Big Lake is a lake in King Island Council, Tasmania.

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Big 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 Big 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 Big Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -40.10288, 143.94926. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Big Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Big Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Big Lake?

    Nearby: Currie Lighthouse (beach, 27 km), King Island (river spot, 33 km), Lavinia State Reserve (sanctuary, 56 km), Lake Flannigan (lake, 67 km), Cape Wickham Light (beach, 71 km), Woodland Lagoon (lake, 3 km).

    Is Big Lake worth visiting?

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