Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston
Description
Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour that is Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park on this full-day tour from Launceston.
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Itinerary
Make a brief stop in this historical town famous for its stunning murals. Featuring more than 140 painted murals that depict the pioneering history and character of the Cradle Mountain region, this is a fascinating town.
After approximately 2 hours coach touring from Launceston through the lush landscape and rolling farmland of Sheffield and the North West Coast we arrive at the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre. Located on the park boundary, enjoy the interpretive displays, park information, up to date weather information and learn everything there is to know about this stunning alpine area. The Centre also has toilet facilities, a gift shop, cafe and takeaway and is known for it's friendly and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful native gardens surround the Centre. Enjoy a short 5 minute walk to cascading waterfalls, known as the Enchanted Forest Walk.
Stand in awe as you take in the powerful and majestic Cradle Mountain reigning over the picturesque Dove Lake. Enjoy a one hour walk at Dove Lake with a professional guide that will take you up to Glacier Rock and a visit to one of Dove Lake's quartzite beaches.
Take some time to explore the famous Tasmanian Ashgrove Cheese Farm and learn how the cheese is made and sample the varieties made on the premises.
Enjoy the the beauty of one of Australia's most recognisable landmarks and one of Tasmania's most visited attractions. The jewel in the crown of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. A day hut is where you will enjoy a light lunch, provided by a local bakery, before visiting the historic guest house of Waldheim and enjoying the easy 20 minute walk in Weindorfers Forest.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
All hotel pick ups are scheduled for between 7.30-7.45am. Please be waiting by 7.25am
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(89)
Had a fun day .. beautiful place .. our driver/ guide was great shared meaningful information and great food/ travel suggestions ..
Thank you for your 5-star review and valuable comments. We certainly appreciate it. It's great to hear you enjoyed Cradle Mt National Park and we'd love the opportunity to show you around our great state again.
Wonderful tour! Cradle Mountain is beautiful. We didn’t have the best weather but still enjoyed. Loved the 2 tour guides and all of the information and history they told us. Was really nice to be given hot drinks after Dove Lake and sit in the visitor centre to eat our lunch and look at the view. The lunch provided was very nice. Had a wonderful day.
“Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your day at Cradle Mountain despite the weather. Our guides will be thrilled to hear their stories and hospitality made the experience memorable. It’s great to know you enjoyed the lunch and the chance to relax with a hot drink after Dove Lake. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you on another Tasmanian adventure soon
Great tour! The guides were highly knowledgeable and informative. It was a great day out. My 12 year old daughter very much enjoyed it.
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad you had a great day at Cradle Mountain, and it’s wonderful to hear your guides made the experience so informative. Even better that your daughter enjoyed it too. We appreciate you joining our tour.
Experienced shown by Drivers & Guilds Steve & Garry as we travelled to Cradle Mountain. Information past & present. Cold but very enjoyable
Thank you so much for joining our Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that Steve and Garry helped make the journey both informative and enjoyable with their knowledge of the region’s past and present. Cradle Mountain can certainly be chilly, so we’re glad the beauty of the day still shone through. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Tasmania soon.
Great day out. Very informative and knowledgeable guide.
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback — we’re thrilled you enjoyed the day and found the guide informative. We look forward to seeing you next time.
Great trip, guide was very knowledgeable and the bus driver absolutely nailed the windy roads! We missed out on seeing the murals as we ran out of time, due to passengers coming back late at designated times. Otherwise, there was plenty to see and do at all the stops and it's a beautiful part of the state! 😀
Thanks for joining us on the tour — we’re glad you enjoyed the trip and felt well looked after by our guide and driver. Sorry to hear we couldn’t fit the murals in this time; delays can occasionally ripple through the schedule, but we appreciate your understanding. Cradle Mountain is such a stunning part of Tasmania, and it’s great to hear you made the most of the stops along the way.
Ben did a great job providing information on individuals, animals and nature, while ensuring comfort and safety during this day trip.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that Ben made your day trip both informative and comfortable. Your appreciation means a lot to our team.
Our Cradle Mountain tour was a fantastic experience. Ben was an excellent guide — knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and clearly passionate about what he does. The locations were beautiful, and the scenery throughout the day was stunning. I also really appreciated the lunch from a local bakery, which was delicious and made the tour feel like very good value for money. Overall, it was absolutely worth it, and I would highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience on our Cradle Mountain tour. Ben will be absolutely delighted to know his knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion helped make your day so memorable. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the stunning scenery and the beautiful locations throughout the tour — Cradle Mountain really does put on a show. We’re also glad the locally made bakery lunch hit the spot and added to the overall value of your experience.
Wonderful day out seeing the incredible sights of Cradle Mountain, learning the interesting facts of Sheffield with its' unique array of artsy murals and enjoying the historical significance of the area by our brilliant, accommodating and lovely guide Ben! Would highly recommend to all!!
Thank you for such a wonderful review. It’s great to hear you had an amazing day exploring Cradle Mountain and Sheffield, and that Ben helped bring the history and sights to life with his knowledge and warm, accommodating nature.
The tour was well organized and gave us plenty of time to enjoy each venue. We started out at SHEFFIELD and had coffee and our lunch was provided there. We enjoyed the beautiful artistic murals painted on the buildings, and then went on to see cradle Mountain, where we took a Short walk around Dove Lake area. The unique landscape of Tasmania is breathtaking. We were also able to visit the Homestead of the original founder of the cradle Mountain Park. We had a leisurely drive back with information given about each area by our Guide John, who is very knowledgeable. We stopped at a honey shop and were able to sample the delicious offerings. John was very attentive, kind and gave a great history of the whole area and pointed out to us the historical sites of Launceston. This was one of the best tours I’ve taken out of six in Tasmania.
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your day, from exploring the murals of Sheffield to experiencing the breathtaking beauty of Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake. It truly is one of Tasmania’s most remarkable landscapes. We’re grateful you chose to travel with us and hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure in the future.
