Lake Dora (Tasmania) facts for kids
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 Lake Dora
Location in Tasmania
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| Location | Western Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 41°57′S 145°39′E / 41.950°S 145.650°E |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Surface area | 48 ha (120 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 756 m (2,480 ft) |
Lake Dora is a beautiful lake in Western Tasmania, Australia. It's about 48 hectares (120 acres) big. This lake is high up in the West Coast Range, sitting 756 meters (2,480 feet) above sea level. In the late 1890s, people even tried to mine for gold near here for a short time.
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Exploring Lake Dora's Location
Lake Dora isn't alone! It has two smaller lakes, called tarns, right next to it on the west side. These are named Maxfield Tarn and Michael Tarn. There are also many other tiny lakes and water spots nearby that don't have names.
Nearby Natural Landmarks
You can find some interesting natural spots close to Lake Dora:
- Walford Peak: This mountain is about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) to the northwest. It stands tall at 1,009 meters (3,310 feet).
- Farquhar Lookout: This viewpoint is about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) to the southwest. It's 935 meters (3,068 feet) high.
- Eldon Peak: Lake Dora is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north-northwest of Eldon Peak.
Lake Dora is located east of the Mount Tyndall area. Water from Lake Dora actually flows into another lake called Lake Spicer, which is to its south.
How to Reach Lake Dora
Getting to Lake Dora isn't easy by car. Most people reach it by following special trails or by taking a helicopter. This helps keep the area wild and natural.
A Glimpse into Lake Dora's Mining Past
In the late 1890s, there was a short period of gold mining activity around Lake Dora. People hoped to find valuable gold in the area.
The writer Charles Whitham described this time. He mentioned several mining claims named after the lake, like Lake Dora, Royal Dora, Lady Dora, North Dora, and Dora Reward. He also noted that the government helped by building a good track from Mount Read and even put in a telephone line in 1897. This shows how important the area was thought to be for mining, even if it didn't last long.
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in Tasmania
- List of lakes in Tasmania
