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Activity Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Australia

Wildlife Night Spotting at Cradle Mountain

4.9 (85 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Wildlife Night Spotting at Cradle Mountain

About this activity

Join us on this evening tour for all ages as we travel into the National Park for a night spotting adventure searching for the locals including wallabies, wombats, possums and maybe even a Tasmanian Devil.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Chance to see pademelons, wombats, possums, potoroos, quolls and wallabies
  • Informative and education commentary from the guide
  • Dusk and sunset scenery
  • Ronny Creek and surrounding board walks
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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
McDermott's Coaches

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: No charge for children under 4
  • Included: Professional guide/s with full commentary
  • Included: Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off
  • Included: Torches

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: National Park pass for travellers via Parks Tas
  • Not included: Jackets, Hats, Scarves, Gloves not provided. Please dress appropriately.

Itinerary

  1. McDermott's Coaches

    5 min Admission not included

    You will be collected from your Cradle Mountain accommodation and the guide will transfer you into the National Park, providing a run down of commentary and information that is all ages friendly.

  2. Ronny Creek Carpark

    30 min Admission not included

    Here we leave the bus with our hand-held torches and spotlights and quietly and slowly walk into Mount Kate Hut area to view some animals that are out early for their nighttime feed.

  3. Cradle Valley Boardwalk

    15 min Admission not included

    We stroll along the local area boardwalks of the Cradle Valley Walk and perhaps even the Overland Track where there is a good chance to view some wombats amongst other animals.

  4. Waldheim Chalet

    15 min Admission not included

    At Waldheim Chalet we will spotlight from the bus along the road and into the forest hoping to spot any elusive animals before returning to your local accommodation.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Please be ready and waiting outside your hotel by 8.30pm

Using your ticket

Additional Information

  • Tour does not operate on Christmas Day.
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Wet weather jackets are required, wet weather pants are optional
  • Warm clothing, beanie, gloves, fleece jacket
  • Don’t forget your camera!

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%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Tour does not operate on Christmas Day.

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Wet weather jackets are required, wet weather pants are optional

  • Warm clothing, beanie, gloves, fleece jacket

  • Don’t forget your camera!

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 85 reviews
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