Dove Lake Boathouse
Known as Dove Lake boathouse or shed.
Located at the northern end of Dove Lake, at Cradle Mountain immediately to the south of the (bus) carpark by 100m.
Brief History
Built in 1940 by Lionel Connell, the first Ranger to be stationed at Cradle Mountain.
From the 1930’s to the 1960’s the Boatshed housed Huon pine boats which were available for use by tourists on the Lake.
Repair work was carried out in the early 1980’s but the Boatshed remains basically unaltered from its original design.
It has become the iconic photo when included with Cradle Mountain on a good weather day. The change to the bus service to this point, from the car access is considered a disaster by many Tasmanians and un-necessary.
Construction
Timber frame, with shingles for walls and roof. No floor.
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