Sunset Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

Throughout summer Devils@Cradle offers small groups of guests the unique opportunity for an exclusive evening visit to the sanctuary, accompanied by sweet treats and drinks. Guests will get up-close, be given behind the scenes access, whilst enjoying some of our amazing Tasmanian produce. Wander through the sanctuary, which is located within an ancient Cradle Mountain rainforest, and have the opportunity to roast marshmallows and enjoy a dessert platter around a campfire at sunset, all to the sound of screaming Tasmanian devils.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Some unsealed and uneven surfaces (some stairs)

Tour will take place outdoors, we recommend dressing accordingly

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Light refreshments

Local guide

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

Hotel pickup and drop-off - Guests are required to make their own way to the Devils@Cradle reception for tour commencement.

What To Expect

Devils at Cradle

Throughout the warmer months Devils@Cradle will be offering a small number of guests the unique opportunity for an exclusive twilight visit to the sanctuary! Visitors will enjoy a personalised experience including a Tasmanian devil feeding session, behind the scenes look at our animal nursery, and some close encounters with some of our youngest residents. The experience concludes with drinks and Tasmanian sweet treats, all enjoyed around the campfire, as the sun sets over Cradle Mountain to the sound of Tasmanian devil’s in the alpine rainforest.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Sunset Experience

Reviews

4.80

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Not to be missed!!!!
brianmJ3956AW,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fabulous experience. The guide was so informative and seeing the Quolls (of which I knew nothing) was very enlightening. The guide explained their habits, diet, and relation to similar animals. Additionally, touching the Tasmanian Devil was very interesting and especially watching them interact with each other normally and during feeding was a sight to behold. Book this, you'll be glad youdid!
Up come and fierce!
spinfield,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Small group experience up close with the Devils and Quolls. Zoe was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Also spent time with the resident Pademelon’s and stroking a baby Devil. Feeding them was also an unexpected pleasure.
Educational Family Fun
emmasD7925YU,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a unique and educational experience. We were lucky enough to pat a quoll and tassie devil, then see some wombats being raised to go back into the wild.
A truly memorable experience.
purpledays 10,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An excellent visit from start to finish. Arriving a little early we were invited to look around whilst waiting for tour to start. When everyone was gathered the sanctuary guy (wish I could remember his name) introduced the sanctuary’s ethos whilst we sampled local fudge and biscuits and a drink of our choice. He explained in an interesting way what has happened to the devils since Europeans came to the island and introduced sheep. He was very knowledgeable, explained clearly in detail and interacted well with our small group of children and adults. Thanks to the work of the various sanctuaries in Tasmania their numbers are improving. We were shown round the sanctuary , seeing devils and quolls and were able to gently stroke a hand reared devil. A truly memorable experience and thoroughly recommended.
A night to remember.
647geraldined,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience for whole family from 84 year old to 5 year old. Our tour guide was so informative and friendly, and we had excellent views of the devils and various quolls. Feeding was terrific, 5 year old specially enjoyed the growling! Toasting marshmallows at the end was a nice touch. 84 year old with walking frame easily managed the tour.
A must-see attraction that is such a special experience.
496ija,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a special experience. We learned so much and to see the Devils & Quolls up so close. Rory was such a wealth of knowledge & a great host for the event. This is an experience you have to try. Just loved it. Irene & Dawn
An unforgettable experience:)
ba576,
Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour is highly recommended. We learned a lot about the Tasmanian Devil and other animals living in Tasmania. Stroking a baby devil was the highlight of the tour. We also had delicious wine and snacks. Thank you for the devotional guidance!
5 star review
J66NNandreah,
Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went to the sunset tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. Our tour guide Rory was very good and gave us a lot of information about devils and quolls. The drinks and sweets were nice but the animals are definitely the stars. It is a nice way to spend some time in the sanctuary with only few people, a guide who is very knowledgeable, to see the quolls and devils active after dark and being fed, and to see and pet a baby devil. At the end of the tour we had a little campfire while watching two devils munching on a wallaby leg. Also, a big bonus is you can visit the sanctuary any time during the day when you have booked the evening tour.
Save the Tazzie Devils!
willandchristyo,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our Sunset Experience with Devils at Cradle. It's a small group and you are provided with wine, beer and other refreshments which is a nice treat! We enjoyed learning from our very knowledgeable tour guide all about their purpose in saving the extinction of the Tasmanian Devils. We even got to pet one these furry creatures. Watching their "dinner time" is quite an experience (not necessarily for the faint of heart). Totally worth the visit!
Best to do the night-time feeding session instead.
427kajalc,
Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Good experience overall. The ranger was knowledgeable and passionate, and going at dusk was great for spotting animals. However, I wouldn’t recommend the sunset tour—spending an extra $60 for some mediocre snacks and drinks you barely have time to enjoy didn’t seem worth it. The night-time feeding would’ve been a better option. It also seemed quite rushed and what seemed like limited interaction with the animals as opposed to the description and photos.