Day Excursion Burnie Cradle Mt National Park

Overview

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This day trip to Cradle Mountain National Park has been especially designed so cruise ship passengers can make the most of their limited time on shore.

Note: Tour times will be adjusted to suit arrival/departure times of your cruise ship.

Choose between several walking tracks on the mountain to suit your needs. See native wildlife as well as beautiful waterfalls and lakes. If time permits, stop at or explore charming small towns. this shore excursion is a convenient way to enjoy nature and local culture.

Depending on the duration of your ships time in port, may require modification to the itinerary.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Total duration includes travel time

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Park Entry Fee $29.10

Lunch

What To Expect

Sheffield Visitor Information Centre

Sheffield, a quaint town often referred to as the "Mural Town," boasts a reputation for its warm hospitality, rural charm, and an array of attractions. Drawing in more than 200,000 visitors annually, it's certainly a must-visit destination when in Tasmania, Australia. If you happen to be here in November, you'll have the chance to experience the annual Mural Fest, where you might encounter numerous talented painters participating in this captivating event.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Penguin

Penguin derives its name from a neighboring penguin rookery, Evidently, the town takes immense pride in its feathered residents, with notable features such as a towering "giant penguin" perfect for memorable photos, artistic penguin designs adorning rubbish bins, and various penguin-themed signs throughout the area. Traveling along the Old Bass Highway in this region offers a picturesque route characterized by expansive ocean vistas,

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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Day Excursion Burnie Cradle Mt National Park

Pickup included

Reviews

4.57

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect Valentines Day
mranyak,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I had a wonderful tour with Jon to cradle mountain from our cruise stop in Burnie. Jon was great to coordinate with and it was an easy pick up. Even though Cradle Mountain was totally converted in smoke from a fire a little ways away and we had a great time mostly due to conversation with Jon. We still loved seeing the national park, even in the smoke mist (very moody) but Jon had us go on other hikes in the park which we also really enjoyed. He showed us other things in the area around Burnie and was very mindful of time to get us back on time for our cruise departure. He was always stopped so we could take photos. The surrounding area around Burnie is really beautiful and we would have missed out on a special area of Tasmania without this excursion which we arranged with Jon. Our Cruise did not offer anything like this. Thank you Jon for such a great Valentines Day.
Great Day Trip.
merrill e,
Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Small group which was great. Cradle mountain, Devonport, Sheffield -town of murals and Penguin. John was a great tour guide we covered a lot, which was great. Highly recommend,
Best Guide
kimarkh,
Feb 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John is a knowledgeable entertaining and flexible operator with his clients best interest at heart. He makes it his business to get to know what people want and makes every effort to deliver. John's you is highly recommended, you can't go wrong!
DISAPPOINTED
Peter R,
Feb 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00
If you're looking to kill some time on your shore day and don't really mind what that entails, this might be for you. However for our group of 4, we booked this tour with the expectation we'd focus on Cradle Mountain (as the name suggests). Unfortunately we were only advised once we reached the visitor centre that we'd only have "20-30 minutes" to self-explore after purchasing our entrance fee (another $55 per couple). The guide dismissed any early and ongoing attempts we made to accommodate that preference. Instead we wasted 45 minutes at a restaurant that was overpriced, empty and still managed to forget our order (despite the guide handing us printed menus in the car, which was a bit strange). We spent another 45 minutes travelling on a longer route back that was in reality just a windy road that didn't help anyone's motion sickness and another couple of unremarkable stops. There was easily more time OR this could've been a half-day tour at half the cost. The communication was handled poorly (I'd go as far as to say unprofessional). Overall, felt like an expensive Uber. This is my first review and I decided to leave it, so people can make an informed choice. I wish there were more reviews prior to me booking and that's a lesson for next time.
Excellent private excursion to the Cradle mountains.
807edwinh,
Feb 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful private excursion with John to the Cradle Mountain. We are traveling on a cruise ship. John picked us up at cruise port and brought us back in time. Eloquent, friendly, kind, excellent driver, proud Devonporter and full of stories. Very knowledgeable about the past and present and good eye for what his guest want. John walks with you in the national Park and shows you the most beautiful spots. We took a different route on the way back, giving us more time to see other aspects of Tasmania. Highly recommended.
A great day out with an experienced and very entertaining guide, thank you John
V7701NEannetteh,
Jan 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a very enjoyable tour with our guide John and just the 4 of us rather than a coach full of fellow cruise passengers . It was so good to spend some time with a local person who knows the area so well and John is very generous both with his time and his knowledge as well as being a man with a great sense of humour plus a huge enthusiasm for sharing his Tasmania. We saw everything on the itinerary including lovely Cradle Mountain area and John shared some not-in-the-guidebook quirky details which were very interesting We swapped contact details as soon as we got to Australia which meant that we could keep each other well informed of any inevitable changes to things such as our arrival time.
Tassie bliss cruise shore day
748GeorgeS,
Dec 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lovely day with John on a shore day excursion from a cruise ship. If you want a private tour without the cattle call of a cruise booked excursion, John is the guide for you. He strikes the perfect balance of informative involvement and respectful distance to enjoy the experience. He is knowledgeable and engaging. He goes out of his way to show you the Tassie culture and landscape. Highly recommend!