Shadow Lake – Platypus Viewing Area loop from Lake St Clair Visitor Centre
Shadow Lake – Platypus Viewing Area loop from Lake St Clair Visitor Centre
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Shadow Lake – Platypus Viewing Area loop from Lake St Clair Visitor Centre
04:17
14.7km
380m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 22, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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159 m
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park Visitor Centre
Highlight • Rest Area
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7.46 km
Shadow Lake
Highlight • Lake
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12.4 km
Platypus Viewing Area
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13.1 km
View of the River in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Highlight • River
14.1 km
Lake St Clair
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14.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.7 km
1.81 km
125 m
Surfaces
10.0 km
3.16 km
1.24 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,060 m)
Lowest point (740 m)
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