Alone Australia · Alone Australia — Season 3
Lake Burbury
Mountain lake on the West Coast Range — buttongrass plains, eucalypt forest, and quartzite peaks under fast weather.
West Coast Range, Tasmania, Australia
Where on earth
Satellite imagery flying in from a world view to Lake Burbury, West Coast Range, Tasmania, Australia.
- Region
- West Coast Range, Tasmania, Australia
- Biome
- Sub-alpine / temperate lake
- Fishing
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Winter Camping
- Skiing
- Sea Kayaking
- Beachcombing
- Backpacking
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sub-alpine / temperate lake
- Biome
- Sub-alpine / temperate lake
- Elevation
- ~140 m (surrounded by 1,000+ m peaks)
- Winter lows
- -2 to 4 °C
- Key food
- Trout, eel, possum, wallaby
- Big predators
- None (Tasmanian devil, quoll)
Topic summary
Mountain lake on the West Coast Range — buttongrass plains, eucalypt forest, and quartzite peaks under fast weather. Lake Burbury sits inside Tasmania's West Coast Range — a mosaic of buttongrass moorland, eucalypt forest, and steep quartzite peaks. Weather is fast and wet, but drier than the South West rainforest sites, and the lake i
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sub-alpine / temperate lake
- Elevation: ~140 m (surrounded by 1,000+ m peaks)
- Winter lows: -2 to 4 °C
- Key food: Trout, eel, possum, wallaby
- Big predators: None (Tasmanian devil, quoll)
Intended uses
Alone Australia Alone Australia — Season 3 filming location background
Climate suitability
Sub-alpine / temperate lake
Verification notes
Compiled from published show records, regional agencies, and topographical / satellite imagery. Region: West Coast Range, Tasmania, Australia. Coordinates: -42.050, 145.600.
The country
Lake Burbury sits inside Tasmania's West Coast Range — a mosaic of buttongrass moorland, eucalypt forest, and steep quartzite peaks. Weather is fast and wet, but drier than the South West rainforest sites, and the lake itself gives Season 3 a shore-based food strategy.
Why the show came here
It kept Alone Australia in a workable Tasmanian filming footprint while shifting the environment: less rainforest, more lake and moorland. Trout fishing is realistic and produces sustainable protein for a well-set participant.
Planner-relevant notes
Wind off the lake is the shelter design driver. Buttongrass makes bad thatch but good insulation packing. Fire discipline in dry buttongrass country is a serious safety issue — even in cold weather.
Field notes
- Test every shelter for lake-driven side wind before you commit.
- Trout set-lines run overnight beat active fishing for calorie return.
- Never burn buttongrass in wind — bushfire risk is real even in winter.
Frequently asked about Lake Burbury
- Where was Alone Australia Alone Australia — Season 3 filmed?
- Lake Burbury is in West Coast Range, Tasmania, Australia. Mountain lake on the West Coast Range — buttongrass plains, eucalypt forest, and quartzite peaks under fast weather.
- What is the climate like at Lake Burbury?
- Sub-alpine / temperate lake. Lake Burbury sits inside Tasmania's West Coast Range — a mosaic of buttongrass moorland, eucalypt forest, and steep quartzite peaks. Weather is fast and wet, but drier than the South West rainforest sites, and the lake i
- Can you visit the Alone Australia Alone Australia — Season 3 filming site?
- Exact drop points are on public land or private timber leases and are not published, but the general area around Lake Burbury is accessible with permits, guides, or self-supported trips.
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