Cradle Mountain OMG! Hobart to Cradle Active Day Trip

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Let's spend the day together exploring here — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake - one of natures Masterpieces for you to explore and enjoy. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Want the biggest, boldest day trip from Hobart?

Join our small group road trip to one of the world’s most breathtaking places — Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake.

We leave early for a fun, safe, efficient full-day adventure focused entirely on Cradle Mountain. No overnight stay needed — just bring your day pack.

Enjoy a stunning drive through Tasmania’s heart: charming towns, farmland, forest, mountains, lakes and rivers. You’ll see more of the island in one day than most do in a week — with thoughtful commentary and plenty of quiet time to take it all in.

At Cradle Mountain, we guide you inside the National Park for up to 5 hours — perfect for hiking, photographing, or simply breathing in the alpine magic.

We depart Hobart at 6am and return by 9pm.

Book direct with Sam at Derwent Experience. Discounts may apply for groups or multiple bookings.

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At a glance

Duration: 15 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: The Derwent Experience

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Sunscreen
Included: Multiple phone charging on bus - byo charging cable
Included: Guide with First Aid and Communication back up
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: National Park entry

Not included

Not included: Breakfast
Not included: BYO lunch, water bottle, thermos, cafe food at Visitors Centre or Pizzas etc at Cradle Mountain Lodge
Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

Cradle Mountain

5 hours Admission included

Our guests will enjoy up to five hours inside Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park - at the Cradle Mountain / Dove Lake end. This time will go quickly as either independently, or with your Driver/Guide, you will walk the trails, hike up to high lookouts, walk around Dove Lake, visit the Interpretation Centre or just sit down and soak up the natural beauty (or a comfy chair by the fire at Cradle Mountain Lodge.)

This "Big Day Out" is for lovers of nature who want to access somewhere remote but without the costs and extra packing associated with accommodation, overnight stays.
Stop 2

45 min

we stop in delightful Deloraine for breakfast at Mumma Buzz cafe - a fantastic menu, a beautiful country town cafe. A good breakfast here at 9am will power you through the day.
Stop 3

45 min

On the return leg to Hobart, we enjoy our evening meal at Empire Hotel - a great menu and really nice food, serving Travellers and Locals here for over 150 years.
River Derwent

Passing by

When we cross in the morning - signifies leaving Greater Hobart and when we cross it again in the evening, it means we are almost back to your comfortable bed after an awesome day. Yay!
Ross Female Factory

5 min Admission not included

We get close to here on our first stop in the picturesque village of Ross
Ross Bridge

Passing by

cross over - entrance to Ross
Ross War Memorial

1 min

walk past on morning stroll
Ross

15 min

Our morning "comfort" stop. 15-20 minutes here to stretch, stroll, toilet. One of Tasmania's prettiest Towns. The Village Bakery is also a chance to grab coffee/muffin/pie to go, and also one of the best gift shops for Tasmanian gifts anywhere - if you need a Tassie Devil, postcard or fridge magnet you can easily grab your gift or memento here
Dove Lake Circuit

3 min Admission included

up to 3.5 hours allow for this hike.This is one of the hiking trail options available - classified as moderate
Marion's Lookout Walk

3 min Admission included

Allow up to 3.5 hours for this hike. This is one of the hiking trail options available - classified as difficult
Ronny Creek Carpark

2 min Admission included

THis is where our brilliant day hikes finish and I meet you. This is where we always see Wombats as well.
Cradle Mountain

5 hours

Yes! this is the main focus of our wonderful, Nature and wilderness focused day. Approx 5 hours in total to experience the highlights as part of a guided experience

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Quest Savoy
Shipwright's Arms Hotel
Salamanca Inn All Suite Hotel
Lenna of Hobart
Adina Hobart
Mantra One Sandy Bay Road Hobart
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Mantra on Collins Hobart
DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart
Waterman's Hotel
Argyle Motor Lodge
Harrington's 102

and 27 more pickup points

We start early and return late in the day where we can drop you back to the same location. Pickup details are confirmed with you 24-48 hours prior by SMS/WhatsApp or through Viator. Sometimes we ask guests to walk a short distance to consolidate a pickup.

This tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to proceed.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.