Lake St Clair region

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The Lake St Clair region is a highland area in central Tasmania known for its glacial lake, rugged wilderness, and role as a key part of the island’s national park and river systems.

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Lake St Clair region canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographic region
highland area
biodiversityStatus high biodiversity
climate cool temperate
conservationValue important habitat for endemic Tasmanian species
contains Lake St. Clair
surface form: Lake St Clair

glacial lake
country Australia
ecosystemType alpine heath
moorland
subalpine forest
wet eucalypt forest
elevation highland
geologicalOrigin glacial processes
hasFeature glacial valleys
moraines
rugged mountains
tarns
hydrology forms part of the Derwent River catchment
knownFor alpine scenery
bushwalking
glacially carved landscapes
role in Tasmania’s river systems
rugged wilderness
legalProtection protected under Tasmanian nature conservation laws
locatedIn Tasmania
Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
central Tasmania
managementAuthority Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
partOf Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
surface form: Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park

Central Highlands of Tasmania
surface form: Tasmania’s central highlands
protectedAreaStatus World Heritage listed area
national park
recreationInfrastructure visitor facilities near Lake St Clair
walking tracks
tourismActivity boating on Lake St Clair
camping
hiking
wildlife viewing
waterBodyRole headwaters area for rivers in central Tasmania

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Derwent River sourceLocatedIn Lake St Clair region
River Derwent sourceLocatedIn Lake St Clair region
subject surface form: River Derwent (Tasmania)