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Mount Rufus

Lake St Clair (Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park), TAS

Hard

At a Glance

ActivityHiking
DifficultyHard
Distance19.0 km
Duration7 hour circuit
Trail TypeLoop
SurfaceBoardwalk
Best SeasonOct-Apr
Wheelchair Accessible

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About the Mount Rufus

Mount Rufus is a challenging walk that rewards well-equipped walkers with breath-taking mountain views on all sides.

Mount Rufus Highlights

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Mount Rufus Facilities & Huts

✓Camping
✓Parking
✓Picnic
✓Toilets
✓Shelter

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Toilets(3)

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Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park - Visitor Centre

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Derwent Bridge

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Fuel(1)

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Dump Points(2)

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State Forests(5)

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Visitor Centres(1)

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Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park - Visitor Centre

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