Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour

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Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Cradle Mountain is a not to be missed highlight when visiting Launceston, Tasmania. Discover this amazing wilderness area as you enjoy around 4 hours exploring the Cradle Mountain day walking area, with a variety of short and longer walking options. Hike the Dove Lake circuit, or 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 (medium grade 6km’s)
Or, take on the harder walk to the lofty views of Marion’s Lookout (hard grade 3 hours)
Explore the historic Weindorfers Chalet

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Tours Tasmania

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: National Park entrance fees
Included: Flexible hiking opportunities
Included: Professional Tour guide & guided walks
Included: Small groups, maximum 10 guests

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks (please either pre purchase, or there will be the opportunity to purchase on tour)
Not included: No luggage on board, only your day pack
Not included: No airport drop offs
Not included: Children under 8 years

Itinerary

Stop 1

2 hours

We depart Launceston and head towards Sheffield, the town of murals and,enjoy a short stop here.
Sheffield

45 min

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

5 hours Admission included

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.
Dove Lake Circuit

2 hours Admission included

Our main hike for today's tour, begins from Dove Lake with 2 walking options available. Here you can choose your preferred main walk. There is the iconic Dove Lake Circuit, which is a 6 kilometre track, classified as easy and usually takes 2-3 hours. This is one of the premier walks in Tasmania, the track undulates around Dove Lake and traverses beneath Cradle Mountain. All the magnificent flora can be viewed on this walk, with buttongrass, myrtle, sassafras, fagus and King Billy Pine along the way, along with epic views of Cradle Mountain.
Marion's Lookout Walk

2 hours Admission included

For the more active and avid hiker, we offer the chance to climb to the loftier heights of Marion’s Lookout. This is around 4 kilometers but is classified as a medium grade hike, with some steep sections. Marions Lookout sits at 1200m and provides breathtaking 360 degree views of the surrounding World Heritage wilderness area.
Weindorfers Forest Walk

30 min Admission included

We stop along the way for a lunch break, enjoy a rest by a quiet stream, watch the famous and friendly Cradle wombats in their natural habitat, or take the time to photograph the landscapes. Learn some of the local history as we visit Weindorfer’s Chalet and see the ancient King Billy Pines on Weindorfer’s Forest Walk.
Christmas Hill Raspberry Farm

30 min

On our return to Launceston, we stop to refresh and refuel at the delicious Van Dieman's Land Ice Creamery and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm. We return into Launceston around 6.00 – 6.30pm after a huge yet unforgettable Cradle Mountain day.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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 5.30pm.

End point

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 5.30pm.

Using your ticket

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

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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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.

Good to know

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 hiking 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.