SUP Dove Lake in the Cradle Mountain National Park, USA

The lake is accessible by vehicle and yet still retains that feeling of unspoilt wilderness. The water changes from bright blue to eerie jet black depending on the weather and although its flat water, you can almost get surfing when the wind picks up.

• Paddling on an alpine lake so close to the mountains that you can almost touch them.
• You can bag a mountain summit and tick off a lake circuit in the same day if you’re keen.
• The refreshing mountain air makes you feel alive.
• Its absolute magic to be able to enjoy uninterrupted 360 degree views of the mountain and its sister peaks, besides that paddling is way quicker than walking!!

• Sat nav
  41.8333° S, 146.0000° E
• Nearest parking
  

  There is a car park in the national park and then catch a bus to Dove Lake.

• Launch point
  

  There are a couple of little beaches you can easily launch from to avoid the crowds at the iconic boat shed.