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Cradle Mountain Guided Tour - Full Day
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Highlights
- Visit beautiful Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area
- Enjoy the views of stunning Dove Lake
- A variety of short walking trails available
Cradle Mountain National Park is an area of world famous scenery with a huge variety of walking trails to choose from. With 5 hours of time to spend in the National Park this walking itinerary is flexible to suit participants and weather conditions on the day.
What's Included?
- 5 hours to spend in Cradle Mountain National Park
- Flexible walking itinerary to suit participants on the day
- Visit to the small village of Sheffield
- Sampling of local boutique products at Ashgrove Cheese and Seven Sheds Brewery
- Guide to help all participants enjoy walks to best suit abilities
- Pick up/drop off from Launceston CBD
- National Park entry fees
Cradle Mountain National Park is an iconic location, not to be missed while visiting Tasmania. Discover ancient rainforests, alpine heaths, glacial lakes, rugged mountains and some of Tasmania’s iconic wildlife. With around 5 hours of time to spend in the National Park, the walking itinerary is flexible, to suit participants and the weather conditions on the day.
After departing Launceston, enjoy a short stop in Sheffield – The Town of Murals. Sheffield is a small and quirky village where the history of the Cradle Mountain region is depicted in artworks on buildings throughout the town.
As you continue your journey into the mountains, arrive at Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake with approximately 5 hours of walking time. Your guide will carefully assist to ensure everyone has an opportunity to enjoy short, easy or longer walks that best suit fitness, interests and weather conditions. Choose from the gentle and iconic Dove Lake Circuit or climb to loftier peaks to view the vastness of the surrounding World Heritage Area from Marion’s Lookout. Enjoy lunch by a quiet stream, watch the famous and friendly Cradle wombats in their natural habitat, or enjoy the many photographic opportunities around.
Cradle Mountain is the backdrop for a truly memorable and not to be missed Tasmanian experience. On return to Launceston, time permitting, you can stop and sample some local boutique products at Ashgrove Cheese Factory and Seven Sheds Brewery.
Session Length
- This is a full day tour, starting 7:30am and finishing 7pm
- Booking time will be confirmed by the experience provider
Guidelines
- As this experience involves walking, participants must have good mobility
- Minimum age for this experience is 8
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:
Rescheduling:
- Over 30 days prior to the experience date: No charge
- 30 days to up to 14 days prior to the experience date: 25% of the price of the experience per person, to change the the experience date and time
- 13 days up to 48 hours prior to the experience date: 25% of the price of the experience per person, to change the the experience date and time
- Within 48 hours of the experience date, No Shows and Late Arrivals: Participants forfeit their experience and therefore are not entitled to a refund or to re-book. Participants are advised to make their own insurance provisions in case of unforseen circumstances
Numbers on the Day
- This tour runs with a maximum of 13 people
Weather
- In the event of rain or inclement weather, your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
- If your experience is cancelled, you will be rescheduled by the provider
Dress Code
- Wear sensible shoes for walking
- Bring a variety of warm clothing, including a weatherproof jacket, beanie, and gloves, due to the changing weather
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are recommended
Other Info
- Meals are not included, it is recommended you bring lunch, snacks and sufficient water for the day
This experience takes place in Cradle Mountain National Park, with departure from Launceston.