Cradle Mountain Active Day Trip from Launceston
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
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Cradle Mountain Active Day Trip from Launceston
What's included in Cradle Mountain Active Day Trip from Launceston
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We depart Launceston and head towards Sheffield, the town of murals and,enjoy a short stop here.
Sheffield
The Town of Murals. Sheffield is a small and quirky rural village, in the foothills of the mountains. Sheffield is Tasmania’s own outdoor art gallery, featuring over 100 paintings on the walls of buildings across the town. The artwork depicts the history of the Cradle Mountain region and is a great taster of what is to come, before we continue onwards into the mountains.
Cradle Mountain
We arrive at Cradle Mountain National Park, an area of iconic scenery with a wide variety of walking trails to choose. Cradle Mountain is a stunning and World Heritage listed area. We leave our walking itinerary flexible to suit our guests and the weather conditions on the day. Arriving at the Cradle Mountain National Park, we prepare for the walking opportunities ahead of us. We aim for around 4 – 5 hours in the National Park, to really make the most of the trails. We begin with a series of short walks to Rainforest City and Pencil Pine Falls, 2 short and easy walks that introduce us to the area.
Inclusions
- National Park entrance fees
- Professionally guided and interpreted walks
- We offer a Hotel pick up from select central city Hotels
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Walking tours
- • Food and drinks (please either pre purchase, or there will be the opportunity to purchase on tour)
- • We do not offer pick ups from Air BnB’s and private residences
- No luggage on board, only your day pack
- No airport drop offs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age to participate in tour is 8 years
- This is an active tour with walking involved; a suitable level of general health & fitness and physical abilities is essential
- We provide accurate interpretation, and keep wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing our guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize negative impacts.
- Hotel pickup time is between 7 AM and 7:30 AM depending on your location. Hotel pickup is available from central city Hotels and Hostels ( no AirBnB’s). Please arrange pickup from your hotel at least 48 hours prior to departure with the tour operator.
- We reserve the right to vary any trip in the event of bad weather or road closure and will incur no liability for any such alteration.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our General Meet Point is the Hotel Grand Chancellor at 29 Cameron Street. The pickup time is 7:20am, be ready at 7:15am. The tour returns to this same location around 6.00pm. Hotel pick up is available from select Hotels. Contact the Tour Operator directly, via email, to enquire.
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• Please make sure you bring a large refillable water bottle, closed sturdy shoes for walking. We recommend runners, sneakers, hiking boots and sensible clothes for outdoor conditions. Warm layers are a great idea! A waterproof rain jacket, just in case. • The weather at Cradle Mountain is changeable, and you need to be prepared for any weather conditions, regardless of the time of year. It is not uncommon to experience snow and icy winds in Summer. Beanies, gloves and spare warm socks are always a good idea! • We begin our hiking from Dove Lake with 2 walking options available. The Dove Lake circuit is a moderate walk of 6 kilometres. Marions Lookout is a more challenging option taking you to an elevation of 1200 metres. • You will have an opportunity to stop enroute to the National Park and purchase a Bakery style lunch to grab sandwiches/wraps etc. Lunch will be in a picnic area at Cradle Mountain National Park
