Transport to Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain transfers
Cradle Mountain
One of Tasmania’s most spectacular natural areas centres around Cradle Mountain, the rugged peak at the heart of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. It serves as a backdrop for the iconic Overland Track, an inspiring six-day walk that winds between ancient rainforests, alpine heaths and glacial lakes.
Forming part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Cradle Mountain is home to endemic King Billy pines and native beech, as well as providing habitat for quolls, platypus and Tasmanian devils. Centuries-old Aboriginal sites that include cave dwellings and rock shelters also dot the park and can be explored along the Aboriginal Cultural Walk.
Whether you’re after a multi-day adventure or an easy stroll, Cradle Mountain has options to suit all abilities. Photograph the famous boathouse on the Dove Lake Circuit or discover the fairy-tale-like forest of the Enchanted Walk. Experienced hikers who are prepared for a scramble can scale the summit of Cradle Mountain for panoramic views across the park or make the journey south along the Overland Track to the sparkling waters of Lake St. Clair.
For an insight into the history of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, visit the beautifully crafted replica of the Waldheim Chalet where Gustav and Kate Weindorfer once lived. The Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre also offers a wealth of information about the park’s ecology and activities, with shuttle buses departing from here to Dove Lake.
Cradle Mountain is located 145 km from Launceston, 85 km from Devonport with the nearest town being Sheffield 50km.
Access to Cradle Mountain is via the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre from where the Cradle Mountain shuttle runs to Dove Lake and intermediary stops. You will need a National Park pass to use the buses and to to enter Cradle Mountain National Park.
Cradle Mountain has numerous short and long hikes. Credit Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett
The idea for Cradle Mountain Canyons began when they discovered that a world-class canyon existed right on the doorstep of Cradle Mountain. The Dove Canyon can only be explored by canyoning, as it is hidden by 50 metre sheer quartzite walls. It contains several exciting canyoning features including waterfall jumps, natural water slides, abseils and more. Image credit Tourism Australia & Graham Freeman
Visit the Devils @ Cradle. The world's largest surviving carnivorous marsupial, the devil has a thick-set, squat build, with a relatively large, broad head and short, thick tail. The fur is mostly or wholly black, but white markings often occur on the rump and chest. Body size also varies greatly, depending on the diet and habitat. Adult males are usually larger than adult females. Large males weigh up to 12 kg, and stand about 30 cm high at the shoulder. Credit Tourism Tasmania & Supplied Courtesy of Kentish Council
The Waldheim Alpine Spa at Cradle Mountain Lodge reflects the natural purity and pristine beauty of Tasmania. Combining nature's intelligence and power of touch, our spa and massage therapies mirror the balanced beauty of Cradle Mountain. Your spa experience will be enhanced by the towering presence of the King Billy pines as you watch fresh mountain streams run through the Tasmanian forest. Image credit Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett
Top Image Credit Jason Charles Hill