Lake Tali Karng - Hidden Lake Circuit Trail

Lake Tali Karng - Hidden Lake Circuit Trail is a 30.52 km difficult multi-day hike with about 1,004 m of climbing, so it is usually done as an overnight or 2-day circuit rather than a day walk. The combination of steep alpine terrain, remote access, and river-track sections around Tali Karng makes it a route that rewards a slower pace.

Lake Tali Karng - Hidden Lake Circuit Trail is rated difficult, and the numbers explain why: 30.52 km in length with roughly 1,004 m of elevation gain. In Alpine National Park, the route to Tali Karng is known for steep climbs, remote bushwalking conditions, and sections where river crossings can become hazardous after rain.

Common access to the Tali Karng walking network is from the Wellington River Trailhead or from the MacFarlane Saddle side of Alpine National Park. Parks Victoria identifies both the Wellington River trailhead route to Lake Tali Karng and the MacFarlane Saddle access to the northern Tali Karng trail network as key entry points for this area.

No. Lake Tali Karng - Hidden Lake Circuit Trail is in Alpine National Park, and dogs are generally not allowed in Victorian national parks. That means this circuit is not considered dog-friendly, apart from legitimate assistance dogs where park rules provide for them.

The most reliable hiking season for Lake Tali Karng - Hidden Lake Circuit Trail is generally the warmer, drier part of the year, when access roads and tracks are more dependable. Parks Victoria notes that snow can fall here at any time of year, and seasonal road closures can affect approaches around the Tali Karng and MacFarlane Saddle area in winter and early spring.

Yes. Routes into Lake Tali Karng from the Wellington River side include river crossings, and Parks Victoria warns these can be hazardous when water levels are high. That is one reason the 30.52 km circuit is better treated as a serious remote walk rather than a casual overnight trip.

Yes, Tali Karng is widely treated as an overnight destination, and Parks Victoria describes the area as an overnight hike linked to the Wellington River and Clive Lanigan Track network. Given the trail’s 30.52 km length and difficult rating, camping near the lake is a practical way to break up the circuit into a manageable multi-day trip.