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Cradle Mountain Hiking Tour

4 days
Start and end in Launceston

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Launceston to Cradle Mountain

    Launceston to Cradle Mountain
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (2 course meal prepared by guides)

    Included Activities

    • Cradle Valley Boardwalk walk along Dove River
    • Wombat spotting on buttongrass plains
    • Historic Waldheim Chalet visit and forest walk
    • Short walks through old-growth rainforest and waterfalls (if time permits)
    Landmarks
    Cradle Mountain
    Dove River
    Waldheim Chalet
    Mersey River valley
    Great Western Tiers
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  2. Day 2

    Cradle Mountain

    Cradle Mountain
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (2 course meal prepared by guides)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Rodway track walk
    • Hansons Peak ascent with chain assistance
    • Twisted Lakes and Lake Hanson circuit
    • Artists Pool extension (optional, if time and energy permit)

    Optional Activities

    • 1.5-hour extension to eastern face of Cradle Mountain and Artists Pool
    • Easier walk options available if preferred
    Landmarks
    Dove Lake
    Hansons Peak
    Twisted Lakes
    Lake Hanson
    Artists Pool
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  3. Day 3

    Cradle Mountain

    Cradle Mountain
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (2 course meal prepared by guides)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Marion's Lookout with chain-assisted steep and rocky ascent
    • Overland Track section towards Crater Lake
    • Crater Falls viewing

    Optional Activities

    • 1.5-hour extension from Marion's Lookout along buttongrass plains to Kitchen Hut at base of Cradle Mountain
    Landmarks
    Dove Lake
    Lake Lilla
    Wombat Pools
    Marion's Lookout
    Wombat Peak
    Overland Track
    Crater Lake
    Crater Falls
    Kitchen Hut
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  4. Day 4

    Cradle Mountain to Launceston

    Cradle Mountain to Launceston
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Dove Lake Circuit walk (6km)
    • Ballroom Forest walk
    • Boatshed visit on Dove Lake shores
    • Glacier Rock viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Icy alpine swim at Honeymoon Islands beaches
    Landmarks
    Dove Lake
    Honeymoon Islands
    Glacier Rock
    Ballroom Forest
    Sheffield

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

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Mar
Apr
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2028

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