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10 hours
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Departing and returning to Launceston, the Cradle Mountain National Park Explorer Day Tour allows you to experience the region on a fully inclusive, professionally guided tour.
Tour Highlights:
• Dove Lake - Glacier rock and Boatshed only
• Weindorfer's Rainforest Walk
• Waldheim Chalet
• Sheffield Murals
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking and make your lunch selection
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, take warm clothes and suitable footwear
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bottled water
Picnic lunch pack consisting of a salad wrap with chicken or ham (vegetarian and gluten free are available), banana bread, fruit, sweet slice and water. Please specify dietary requirements.
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Select a pickup point
Sheffield
Brief comfort stop on the way to Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain National Park from approximately 10.30am to 3.00pm. Here you will get the opportunity to explore some parts of Dove Lake, Waldheim Chalet and Weindorfers Rainforest Walk.
Pickup included
350 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Marcia P,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
Ben was fantastic and very knowledgeable also very professional and accommodating we would travel with you again if Ben was driver
Ferdinand S,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
The tour guides Steve and Rob were great in providing good commentaries during the trip. They were both nice and accommodating. However, I was a bit disappointed that our stay in cradle mountain was just 1 hour and 10 minutes. I was expecting to stay there for at least 2 hours. It took more than two hours travelling in a bus to get to Cradle mountain and its a shame we could only stay there for just over 1 hour.
bmvand,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Macca was a dedicated and skilled driver/guide. Flexible, helpful and articulate. Extensive knowledge. Gave us ample time to capture memories in the photo. A hit! With a big smile on our faces and a very satisfied feeling, we got back on the bus to start the return journey.
Annette C,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Dress in layers, wear sensible shoes and clothing, bring gloves & a hat or plan to stop & shop while enroute.
Michelle G,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
We enjoyed the Cradle Mountain Day Tour. Our guide, Steve, was fantastic and very accommodating. I expected a bit more time at Dove Lake, but the group was mostly older and not keen on walking, so we felt a little rushed and didn’t get to fully enjoy the short walks. It was a cold, wet day, which made it a bit tricky. Lunch was fine, nothing too exciting. Overall, it’s a great way to get a quick look at Cradle Mountain, and we’d definitely recommend it.
Carol H,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
This experience is well worth the early start. Unfortunately for the trip I went on the weather was dreadful at Cradle Mountain, however that’s out of everyone’s control, the must did clear and we did see the mountain. Our guide Steve was excellent. He made the day enjoyable for us by giving us a choice of some places to visit, the honey producer and the cheese farm. He was extremely knowledgeable about Tasmania and particularly this area. Wear warm clothing and sensible shoes for walking.
Kerrie G,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very good day. Steve had great knowledge and was very free enjoyed seeing cradle mountain and the whole trip
eddyj514,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We loved to hear the Gustav & Kate’s challenges and to hear the final moments. Sheffield stops were the best but would have liked to spend a bit more time at the Ranger’s office to look at the old photos and album. Really enjoyed Wilhelm cottage. Macca (driver and guide) was AMAZING, but needs to work a bit on his jokes & get his “botany” sorted 😂 Overall, a lovely trip
Market B,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I never give 5 as people can’t improve he did a great job as driver and host had plenty of information and also said needs to study up more as to things to cover with Cradel mountain
donnarL3564AO,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Terrific experience. Wonderful, well informed guided tour. I highly recommend this tour, which provided all the information we needed about Cradle Mountain and its history.
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