Cradle Mountain Attractions & Things to do

Departing and returning to Launceston the Cradle Mountain National Park day tour allows you to experience the region on a fully inclusive, professionally guided tour for all ages.

Tour Highlights:
• Dove Lake walk
• Glacier rock
• Waldheim Chalet
• Sheffield Murals
Duration: 10 hours.

We offer the only 4 day lap of Tasmania tour return from Hobart. We focus on wildlife and nature. We frequently see Little Penguins, Platypus, Wombats, Echidna, Quoll and wallabys in the wild.

We stay in comfortable accommodation. No hostels! Enjoy overnight stops in Tasmania's wild west coast at a Lakeside Lodge, Central Tasmania in a bush cabin surrounded by wildlife and in Bicheno aka Tasmania's Byron Bay.

See Tasmania's best waterfalls, rainforests and alpine regions. Enjoy amazing hiking in Cradle Mountain National Park, spotting wombats and wildlife along the journey. See Tasmanian Devils feeding, hike to the famous Wineglass Bay and relax on the beautiful beaches in the Bay of Fires.

Tasmania is known for it's wilderness and remote locations so take the scenic route, get out of the city and explore the highlights of Tasmania on our small group tour - max 13 people.
Duration: 4 days.

Looking for the biggest and best day trip out of Hobart?

Join our small group road trip across Tasmania and visit one of the worlds most beautiful locations - Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain.

Starting early, we offer a safe, fun, efficient full day that is focused just on Cradle Mountain. No extra accommodation required - just a day pack.

It is a lovely drive through the heart of Tasmania, passing through charming villages, farmlands, forest, by Mountains, around lakes and over rivers. you will see so much of Tasmania in one day, with just the right amount of commentary along the way, not too much, and plenty of time to chill.

We will also guide you inside Cradle Mountain NP to make the most of our time there - up to 5 hours, a really good amount of time to explore, hike, climb, walk, photograph, sit, breathe, enjoy.

We start early (6am) and return to Hobart at 9pm.

Contact Sam at Derwent Experience direct for possible other dates and specials for booking more than one person.

Duration: 15 hours.

Explore Tasmania’s natural beauty on this 6-day tour. Discover the wild West Coast and the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain. We’ll also explore Tasmania’s pristine beaches of the East Coast including Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fires. You’ll love seeing Tasmanian Devils at a wildlife sanctuary and visiting kunanyi/Wellington Park. Our outstanding guides ensure we show you Tasmania’s highlights as well as plenty of hidden gems. This small group tour of Tasmania is eco-certified, has a focus on nature and wildlife, and involves short walks in Tasmania’s world-class national parks.
Duration: 6 days.

Join us on a 1.5hour tour for all ages as we travel into the National Park for a night spotting adventure searching for the locals including wallabies, wombats, possums and maybe even a Tasmanian Devil.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Chance to see pademelons, wombats, possums, potoroos, quolls and wallabies
• Informative and education commentary from the guide
• Dusk and sunset scenery
• Ronny Creek and surrounding board walks
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Cradle Mountain is a not to be missed highlight when visiting Launceston, Tasmania. Discover this amazing wilderness area as you enjoy 5-hours exploring the Cradle Mountain day walking area, with a variety of short and longer walking options. See beautiful Dove Lake, climb to a lofty peak for amazing views, discover the local wombats and the natural history of this World Heritage environment.

Highlights
• Explore Cradle Mountain National Park & World Heritage Area (4-5 hours)
• Stand on the shore of the spectacular setting of Dove Lake
• Enjoy some short introductory walks and interpretation to the area
• Walk along the “Rainforest City” & “Pencil Pine Falls” tracks
• Take on the Dove Lake circuit walk (easy grade 6km’s)
• Or, take on the harder walk to the lofty views of Marion’s Lookout (medium grade 3 hours)
• Explore the historic Weindorfers Chalet

Duration: 11 hours.

Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour that is Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park on this full-day tour from Launceston.
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes.

After departing Launceston, you will first enjoy a short stop in the historic village of Sheffield, the Town of Murals, before continuing on to Cradle Mountain.

Cradle Mountain National Park is one of the five national park areas which together form the Tasmanian Wilderness World heritage Area. We continue our journey into the mountains, passing through the forests, plains and highlands, to arrive at Cradle mountain and Dove Lake – the World Heritage Reserve after a 2.5 hour road journey. From there, you have the opportunity to go on one many of Tassie's great short walks, from 30 minute returns to around 2 hour circuits with amazing mountain and lake views.

On the return from Cradle Mountain, we will make a stop at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese, where you will have the opportunity to taste some of Tassie's finest cheese.
Duration: 9 hours.

We offer the only 2 day Cradle Mountain Trip return from Hobart.

Tasmania is known for it's wilderness and remote locations so take the scenic route, get out of the city on our small group tour - max 13 people.

See Tasmania's best waterfalls, rainforests and alpine regions. Enjoy amazing hiking in Cradle Mountain National Park, spotting wombats and wildlife along the journey.

Stay in comfortable lakeside accommodation.

We frequently see Platypus, Wombats, Echidna and wallabys in the wild.
Duration: 2 days.

Our 8 Day Tasmania in Circle tour is our most popular offering. Designed to fit neatly into a calendar week this tour is a fantastic option for sampling Tasmania's best in relatively short time. Covering approximately 1500km we explore many of Tassie’s premier attractions, moving fast enough to provide a fantastic overview of the island, yet slow enough to enjoy the scenery! Suitable for all ages and fitness levels this is truely an amazing, small group travel experience.
Duration: 8 days.

Ten days in Tasmania enables us to explore more of Tasmania's wild places. We discover our famous national parks such as Cradle Mountain and Freycinet, but we also get to explore amazing natural landscapes like the Tarkine in North West Tasmania that are off the beaten track.

This tour finds a great balance between traveling around the state and exploring on foot with some easy-to-moderate walking options. This tour is motel-based only and includes many meals and great activities like the Gordon River Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site.

A visit to Bonorong wildlife sanctuary to see Tasmanian devils and other wildlife is also a highlight of this tour. Our company is eco-certified through Ecotourism Australia, so travelers wanting to make a responsible travel choice can take comfort in knowing they are with an experienced local tour operator who prioritizes sustainability.

Wild places, Wildlife and Wild Fun are our travel themes and this tour is no exception!
Duration: 10 days.

Cradle Mountain is always a rewarding Tasmanian photography tour. Highlights of this 3 day workshop include two sunsets and two sunrises at Dove Lake; wildlife, including Tasmanian Devils up close at the Devils@Cradle park. You will also shoot rustic mountain huts including Waldheim Chalet and the picture perfect boat shed on Dove Lake. There are many beautiful rivers and waterfalls deep in the myrtle and king billy rainforest, and you will spend your days immersed in this ancient environment. If conditions allow we will do a night session at Dove Lake. Additionally, the stunning Liffey Falls is an optional inclusion on the way to or from Cradle Mountain.
Duration: 3 days.

Discover Tasmania in 6 amazing days. We'll take you to the wilderness of the West Coast, Cradle Mountain, the Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park on the East Coast, and the stunning Tasman Peninsula. Highlight activities include seeing Tasmanian devils at a wildlife sanctuary and the Gordon River Cruise. Wildlife encounters, Tasmania's wild places, and sharing stories about our island's history are essential parts of our tours.

This tour offers comfortable motel accommodation for a maximum of 18 guests. There are opportunities for short walks each day, i.e. around Port Arthur Historic Site, walk up to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, around Dove Lake, etc.

Our company is eco-certified through Ecotourism Australia, so travelers wanting to make a responsible travel choice can take comfort in knowing they are with an experienced local tour operator who prioritizes sustainability.

Duration: 6 days.