Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

11 hours

Mobile ticket

Cradle Mountain is a not to be missed highlight when visiting Launceston, Tasmania. Discover this amazing wilderness area as you enjoy 5-hours exploring the Cradle Mountain day walking area, with a variety of short and longer walking options. See beautiful Dove Lake, 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 (easy grade 6km’s)

• Or, take on the harder walk to the lofty views of Marion’s Lookout (medium grade 3 hours)

• Explore the historic Weindorfers Chalet

Additional Info

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 walking 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.

Hotel pickup time is between 7 AM and 7:30 AM depending on your location. Hotel pickup is available from central city Hotels and Hostels ( no AirBnB’s). Please arrange pickup from your hotel at least 48 hours prior to departure with the tour operator.

We reserve the right to vary any trip in the event of bad weather or road closure and will incur no liability for any such alteration.

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

National Park entrance fees

Flexible hiking opportunities

Professionally guided and interpreted walks

Small group sizes

• Food and drinks (please either pre purchase, or there will be the opportunity to purchase on tour)

No luggage on board, only your day pack

No airport drop offs

What To Expect

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

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Sheffield

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.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour

Reviews

4.71

85 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Walking
leanne o,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The short walk were great to see wild life didn't do the 6 klm walk as it was to wet saw some wombat on the short walk
Breathtaking beauty
Companion39845630982,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour guide, who was easygoing and helpful . Immersed in nature with the snowcap mountains and glistening Lake
Cradle mountain
rapyalt,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a knowledgeable and professional guide who made it a fun day trip. He made sure everyone was back in the bus before moving on.
Beautiful Outing
N6953OLcatherinem,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Wasn’t able to complete the whole tour itinerary due to weather conditions. Was still a good day out despite this. Must see destination.
Stunning scenery
Rob J,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful scenery, nice walks. We were lucky as it had snowed so it was even more picturesque, but that also made some of the trails slippery and some options not available to us. The dove lake walk is just lovely and then you go on a little wander and can hopefully see some wombats. Only downside is the winding and rougher roads so if you can, don’t sit at the back of the bus if you get a bit car sick or a bad back. Other than that we absolutely loved this trip.
Fantastic day with the fantastic tour guide Graeme
lauraniciak,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic day at Cradle Mountain, thanks to Graeme, who not only made this place more incredible than it already is, but also made the journey there an extremely fun and interesting ride with his vast knowledge of the destination and the surrounding areas. We did the Dove Lake Circuit and a short walk nearby to view the wombats. Heading home, we stopped off at the Raspberry farm for some delicious coffee and souvenir shopping. We would highly recommend booking with Tours Tasmania for a stress-free and wonderful experience.
Cradle mountain
Flyer05735309691,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Our guide was amazing The weather couldn't be helped in the day I got to go, but I was still happy with my day out . I'd certainly do it again
You need some luck with the weather but if you get lucky what an experience it is
Malcolm A,
Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
You will need some luck with the weather, which we did. Graeme was our tour driver and was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information throughout the journey there and back. Tours Tasmania also provide wet weather gear and gloves and beanies. Once you arrive at Cradle mountain you are free to choose your own walk, the tour guide does not join you.
Cradle Mountain with Damian
557kated,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful trip to Cradle Mountain! Our guide Damian shared interesting information about what we were seeing en route. He was able to offer specific suggestions for different walks at Cradle Mt that suited a variety of participants/skill levels. We did the Dove Lake circuit walk and really enjoyed it. Damian was a very thoughtful and knowledgeable guide and created a very pleasant experience.
Enchanting
keithbB2776FW,
Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Graham the guide was always helping everyone be informed and enjoy their hike. It was a wet grey day but it didn’t matter it was a delight to be there. The landscape is enchanting, other worldly. I half expected a goblin to jump out from behind a lichen covered tree in the enchanted forest.