2025 Cradle Mountain Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

🗺️🗺️ [Itinerary] Day 1: Arrival at Launceston Airport, car rental pick up from Airport within walking distance. Hotel check in and Half day Launceston city walk and experience Cataract Gorge chair lift. Day 2:Drive to Cradle Mountain. Stop at Sheffield, Raspberry Farm. Check in Cradle Mountain Hotel for 2 nights. Visit Devils@Cradle. Day 3: Explore Cradle Mountain National Park, purchase tickets at Visitor Centre Day 4: Depart to Hobart, stop by at Longford, Ross for photo shooting. Check into Hobart hotel, half day city tour Day 5: Visit Hobart key attractions and depart from Hobart Airport 📍📍 Must-Visit Attractions: Launceston • Cataract Gorge Reserve – scenic walks, chairlift, peacocks • City Park – Japanese macaque enclosure, gardens • Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery – history, science, and art • Tamar Valley Wine Route – wineries and cellar doors • Penny Royal Adventures – heritage-themed fun for families Cradle Mountain • Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park – hiking and wildlife • Dove Lake Circuit – iconic, easy 2-hour walk with stunning views • Overland Track – multi-day wilderness trek • Enchanted Walk – short, family-friendly forest loop • Devils@Cradle – Tasmanian devil conservation sanctuary Hobart • MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) – edgy, world-famous museum • Salamanca Market – bustling Saturday market with local crafts and food • Mount Wellington (Kunanyi) – panoramic views of Hobart • Battery Point – historic colonial-style neighbourhood • Bruny Island (via ferry) – wildlife, cheese, oysters, and walks • Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens – peaceful, beautifully landscaped 🏠🏠 [Accommodation ] 1.Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston 2. Cradle Mountain Hotel 3. Hobart Best Western Hotel #citydaytours #thingstodo #myitinerary #travel

The Enchanted Walk is a short, 1.1 km loop near Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge in Tasmania. It’s easy, family-friendly, and takes about 20 minutes. The trail winds through mossy rainforest along Pencil Pine Creek and features fun tunnels for kids. It’s one of the best spots to see wombats, especially in the late afternoon. You may also spot wallabies, pademelons, and even platypuses #thingstodo #familytravel#naturalwonders

The Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre is the main entry point to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Visitors praise the helpful staff, clean facilities, and easy access to shuttle buses that take you to Dove Lake. The centre offers park passes, maps, a café, and nearby parking. It’s well-organized and a great starting point for exploring the park’s trails and scenery. #familytravel #cradlemountain #Tasmania #naturalwonders

Devils@Cradle is a wildlife sanctuary near Cradle Mountain, focused on Tasmanian devils, quolls, and conservation. Visitors love the guided tours, especially the After Dark Feeding Tour, where you can watch these nocturnal animals in action. The staff are knowledgeable, and the experience is both educational and engaging. Great for families, with easy access and well-run facilities. #naturalwonders #thingstodo #Devils #cradlemountain

Cradle Mountain Hotel is a 4-star stay just minutes from Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Guests love its peaceful bush setting, friendly staff, and clean, comfortable rooms—some with spa baths and balconies. The on-site restaurant serves quality Tasmanian food, though some find it pricey. Amenities include a lounge with fireplaces, art gallery, and gift shop. #staycation #thingstodo #cradlemountain #naturalwonders

5-Day Tasmania Itinerary: Launceston to Cradle Mountain to Hobart Day 1 – Launceston Explore Cataract Gorge, city sights, and dine locally. Day 2 – To Cradle Mountain (2.5 hrs) Stop at Sheffield, then walk Dove Lake Circuit or Enchanted Walk. Day 3 – To Hobart (5 hrs) Drive south via Ross or Oatlands for a heritage stop. Day 4 – Hobart Visit MONA, Salamanca, and Mt Wellington. Day 5 – Day Trip Choose Port Arthur or Bruny Island for nature or history.

#naturalwonders #cradlemountain #Tasmania Ronny Creek is a scenic and wildlife-rich starting point in Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. It’s especially popular for wombat sightings and is the official start of the Overland Track. The boardwalk trails from here lead to stunning spots like Dove Lake, Wombat Pool, and Marion’s Lookout. Hikers love the varied terrain, alpine views, and chances to see native animals up close. Weather can be unpredictable, so come prepared. Overall, it’s a must-visit area for nature lovers and walkers of all levels.

#Australia #travel #thingstodo #localfood #Launceston Launceston is a picturesque city in northern Tasmania known for Cataract Gorge, heritage architecture, and a top-tier food and wine scene. As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it offers easy access to Tamar Valley wineries and local markets. It’s a great base for exploring Cradle Mountain and nearby natural attractions. A charming mix of nature, history, and taste.

#Tasmania #travel #thingstodo #naturalwonders The Dove Lake Circuit is a stunning 6 km walk beneath Cradle Mountain, taking 2–3 hours on a well-maintained trail. It features reflective lake views, the iconic boatshed, alpine forests, and wildlife like wombats and echidnas. Suitable for most fitness levels, it’s one of Tasmania’s most popular and scenic hikes.

🗺️🗺️ [Itinerary] Day 1:Devils@Cradle-Parks & Wildlife Service - Cradle Mountain Day 2: Cradle mountain national park hiking Day 3:Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens-Hobart Historic Cruises Pty Ltd Day 4:Battery Point 📍📍 [Must-Visit Attractions] 1.Devils@Cradle 2.Parks & Wildlife Service - Cradle Mountain 3.Tasmania Zoo 4.Riverbend Park 5.Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens 6.Hobart Historic Cruises Pty Ltd 7.Battery Point 🏠🏠 [Accommodation ] Launceston Grand Chancellor Hotel, Cradle Mountain Hotel, Hobart Best Western Hotel #thingstodo #travel #naturalwonders #familytravel

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the amazingly beautiful cradle mountain! so beautiful even during the raining days! definitely a re-boosting hiking and memorial experience for life. immersing into the true nature and have fun with photo shooting, with this scene, cannot have bad photos!! featuring the little water fisherman house, the lake, the mountain, the fog (because of the raining day!), the green and the nature who made it all!!

Dove Lake is a very popular tourists attraction in tasmania located at near cradle mountain, one of tasmania iconic mountains. Dove lake has a hike that is a loop where it is a 2.5 - 3 hours circuit route that takes you around the lake that allows you to take different angle of this calm smooth reflective lake. During the walk around the circuit there are also several view points for you, where it overlooks the lake with the gorgeous breathtaking backdrops of the mountains surrounding the lake. This is an easy hike with some gradual upslope and downslope, nothing too difficult. But if you do not want to walk the entire lake, from the car park, just walk down towards the lake which will only take you less than 10mins and you will be able to have a view of the amazing Dove lake. Do go early, as the carpark gets filled up really fast and tour buses will also start coming in later in the day. #bucketlistreboot #dovelake #tasmania #hiking #mountains #cradlemountain #naturelover #naturalwonders #breathtaking #australia

Getting There - Cradle Mountain National Park Tasmania Australia Attractions - Hiking and tourist centre Hotels - several available nearby Lots of walking track options to meet all fitness levels. We walked around the lake just a shame the cloud were not on our side. The cradle was not visible for most of the hike but the rest of the scenery was stunning. #gooutside #nofilter

Between hiking in the cold at 7am for 2hours and hitchhiking for a 15mins ride - the choice was clear. We woke up at the break of dawn for a quick breakfast and coffee. The car park was empty and only had a couple of campervans parked overnight here. With our bodies still stiff and cold, we started on our hike to Cradle Mountain only to realise that the journey was longer than expected. We made a quick decision to hitch a ride in to the Overland Track of Cradle Mountain instead of continue walking in the cold. Got rejected a few times but didn't give up. We finally succeeded with a kind hearted couple from Queensland who were also intending to hike to the summit of Cradle Mountain. #createwithtrip #naturewonders #tasmania #australia

The journey to Cradle Mountain typically starts from Ronny Creek car park, where there is a registration booth for all visitors to sign in. Take the Overland Track to get to Crater Falls. The bushwalking track is very well maintained. There is a platform which is raised to keep visitors away from the mud and grass. It is even lined with anti slip chains for the cold winter mornings. Platform is quite narrow though, and good for walking in single file only. The terrain is mostly flat with occasional steps, which makes for an easy walk. It took me about 1.5hr to get to Crater Falls. You might spot some cute wombats along the way if you are lucky! #createwithtrip #naturewonders #hike #tasmania #australia

From the rolling pastures, to the dairy cows and sheep, or the snowy mountains, and amazing seafood, Tasmania is truly surprising ! pack your bags and get away from it all.

✨First of all, it should be noted that if you don't rent a car for self-driving, you can explore the entire island by flying into Hobart and out of Launceston, or vice versa. For us, renting a car and returning it at a different location would be much more expensive than returning it at the same airport, so we decided to go for a full island loop. ✨First four nights' accommodation: Hobart city center. ✨DAY1: Arrive in Hobart in the morning, pick up the car at the airport. Visit Mount Wellington + waterfront restaurants. On a clear day, the view from the summit of Mount Wellington is truly spectacular, but be sure to bring an extra layer—it's noticeably colder at the top than at the base. ✨DAY2: Bruny Island. The fried oysters are absolutely delicious, and the preparation seems to vary across different places in Tasmania. The fried oysters on Bruny Island are definitely worth ordering a full portion—they're amazing! If you're driving, you can go all the way to the farthest lighthouse—the scenery along the way is beautiful, though there’s a stretch of unpaved road. Throughout Tasmania, you’ll often encounter rough roads, so if you’re renting a car, it’s safer to opt for a small SUV. ✨DAY3: Maria Island. A must-visit for animal lovers! The wombats on Maria Island are incredibly cute. In the afternoon, many of them appear on the grassy fields. If you crouch still, the baby wombats might even walk up to you and use you to scratch themselves! However, interacting with the animals is prohibited—they can approach you, but it’s best to avoid them. (That said, they’re not afraid of humans, so getting close-up photos is super easy.) ✨DAY4: Port Arthur + the Four Remarkable Sights. If it’s not too cold, you can take a scenic boat ride to see the famous photo spots—it’s breathtaking, truly the awe of the world’s edge. ✨DAY5: Hobart → Wineglass Bay → Bicheno. Stay overnight in Bicheno. If the weather is bad, Wineglass Bay isn’t worth the visit. On the day we went, it was overcast, and climbing the trail to see the bay was exhausting with no good photo opportunities. All the beautiful scenic shots you see are taken on sunny days, so skip it if it’s cloudy or rainy and just rest instead. ✨DAY6: Bicheno → Bay of Fires → Ross Town. The Bay of Fires is arguably one of the most stunning coastal views—white sandy beaches + crystal-clear water. If the weather’s nice, you can take a dip—it’s a super photogenic beach. ✨DAY7: Launceston. Visit the Tasmania Zoo, relax and see the animals, then explore the city. At the zoo, you can pay to interact with most of the animals. The meerkats are especially entertaining—once you sit down, they’ll eagerly climb all over you, which is adorable. ✨DAY8: Launceston → Stanley. Stay in Stanley. Make sure to take tons of photos during sunset in Stanley—the lighting is perfect for stunning shots. And don’t miss the lobster restaurant with a lobster on its roof—the food is delicious, fresh, and affordable! ✨DAY9: Stanley → Cradle Mountain. Stay at Cradle Mountain. Whether the weather’s good or not, Cradle Mountain is always photogenic. It’s best to arrive by noon, buy a shuttle ticket, and explore each stop slowly. We arrived in the afternoon and felt a bit rushed, but it was still absolutely worth it. ✨DAY10: Drive back from Cradle Mountain to Hobart. The route is smooth, highway-like asphalt with beautiful scenery along the way. Tasmania is definitely worth revisiting many times!

This time, we visited Cradle Mountain, which is about a 2-hour drive from Launceston, the nearest major town. We stayed in Mole Creek, a region located between Launceston and Cradle Mountain. ⭐️ Mole Creek Cabins 💰 Price per person: $165 (The cabin costs $330, so if three people stay, it’s $110 per person) 🏖️ Atmosphere/Facilities: Maximum capacity is 3 people. The cabin has a single bed and a queen bed, but there are no partitions or doors inside. - Shampoo - Body soap - Hand soap - Hair dryer - Kitchen utensils and tableware - Refrigerator 📍 Location: 1876 Mole Creek Road, Mole Creek, Tasmania 7304 The cabin was very clean, and the view from the room was fantastic. ⭐️ Wandering Trout (Photos 4 and 5) A 3-minute drive takes you to the town of Mole Creek. There’s a brewery called Wandering Trout, so we decided to visit the pub. Unfortunately, the canned beer for takeaway was already sold out, and only tap beer was available. ⭐️ Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre 📍 Location: 4057 Cradle Mountain Rd, Cradle Mountain TAS 7306 Finally, the long-awaited Cradle Mountain! To enter Tasmania’s national parks, you need an entry ticket. Since we had already purchased the entry ticket for our car, we only bought shuttle bus tickets at the visitor center to explore the park. The shuttle bus ticket costs $15 per person. We arrived at the visitor center around 11 AM and headed first to Dove Lake, the furthest point from the visitor center. We heard that reaching the summit of Cradle Mountain (Cradle Mountain Summit) takes about 8 hours round trip. Since we didn’t have hiking boots and were wearing running shoes, we decided to skip the summit and hike around the lake instead. Although we initially planned to just walk around the lake, we felt like climbing a bit and took the Hansons Peak route, which led us to the Dove Lake Circuit. Unexpectedly, this included climbing and descending steep cliffs, and it took us 4 hours to complete the circuit around the lake. Who would’ve thought we’d be climbing cliffs in running shoes? If you only plan to walk around the lake, it should take about an hour. If you plan to climb even a little at Cradle Mountain, make sure to wear hiking boots. 🤣

cradle mountain at Tasmania, did the dove lake circuit. Fairly easy walk. Highly recommend

Ok Tasmania, as always you've spoiled me! This is definetly one of the best place to be around the world. The Mt Amos hike is AMAZING. I was here 6 years ago and decided to "give it a go" again and I felt in love even more. My memories were not as beautiful as what I witnessed in front of me again. There is nothing more beautiful than to be on top of a mountain after a hard climb up and be surrounded by this view. So, I am in Freycinet (French pronunciation, so the 't' is silent as I learned in the visitors centre) National Park. East coast of Tasmania. I finished the Mt Amos hike which is classified difficult (and believe me, it is 😅), 3-5 hours return from the bottom to top and back (with a well deserved rest on top). What you can see down there is the iconic Wineglass Bay on the left, and I guess you can imagine why is called that 😅, and the Hazards Beach on the right. The Freycinet National Park offers a different number of hikes, from what is classified easy walk to difficult hike. You can do the 2-3 days full loop hike (called Freycinet Peninsula Circuit - hopefully I'll do that this weekend) or one of the shorter walks (equally beautiful). The entrance to the national park is $20 per person or $40 per car and I really believe it is the best money you can spend. Freycinet National Park is DEFINITELY worth a visit!

📍1️⃣ 🌿 Cataract Gorge Reserve 🏖️ Urban Oasis: Cataract Gorge is a unique and unexpected urban secret, just 2 minutes from Launceston's CBD. 🚧 Walking Tracks: Explore a variety of walking tracks that cater to all levels of fitness. 🚎 Free Shuttle Service: The 'Tiger Bus' runs a free service from Launceston to Cataract Gorge between December and April. 🦚 Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for peacocks wandering around the reserve. 📍2️⃣ 🏔️ Cradle Mountain 🚌 Shuttle Bus Access: Since October 2018, the free Cradle Mountain shuttle bus is the only way to travel through the park during opening hours. 🎟️ Entry Pass: A valid entry pass is required to visit Cradle Mountain National Park. ⛅️ Weather Preparedness: Be prepared for rapidly changing alpine weather. 🦘 Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for wombats, pademelons, and other native wildlife. 📍3️⃣ 🌊 Crater Falls 🚶🏻♀️➡️Trail Details: The Crater Falls Walk is a 4-kilometre, grade 2 hike located in the heart of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. ⚠️ Trail Conditions: The trail is suitable for most walkers, but be prepared for uneven terrain. #travel #couplestrip #naturalwonders #myitinerary #tasmania

#springitinerary Visiting Dove Lake at Cradle Mountain feels like stepping into a postcard. Surrounded by rugged peaks, ancient rainforest, and mirror-like waters, it’s easily one of Tasmania’s most breathtaking natural spots. The iconic silhouette of Cradle Mountain towers in the background, making every angle look picture-perfect. As we walked along the lake, taking in the fresh alpine air and dramatic scenery, we were lucky enough to catch a rainbow arcing across the sky—a moment that made the whole experience feel even more magical. The way the colors reflected off the lake and framed the mountain was something out of a dream. Whether you’re doing the full circuit walk or just soaking in the view near the boatshed, Dove Lake is a must-visit. With a bit of luck (and maybe a little mist), you might just witness nature putting on a show like we did.

📅 Itinerary Day1: Drive from Launceston to Cradle Mountain. Visit Dove Lake, go to Devils@Cradle Wildlife Sanctuary. Day2: Walks around Cradle Mountain. Day3: Drive to Strahan. Stops at Vale of Belvoir lookout, and the Spray Tunnel near Queenstown. Day4: Gordon River Boat Cruise. Then The Ship That Never Was play in the evening. Day5: Drive to Hobart. Stops at Franklin River Nature Trail and Nelson Falls. Also Lake St Clair for a short walk to Platypus Bay 🏨 Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Discovery Parks; Strahan Village. 📌 Tips In autumn (late April) some hillsides are golden and orange, when the Fagus turns.

📅 Itinerary Day1：Launceston- Cradle Mountain Day2: Cradle Mountain - Freycinet National Park Day3: Freycinet - Hobart - Bruny Island 🏨 Cradle Mountain - stayed at the beautiful Mole Creek Cabin; Freycinet National Park - Stayed at Dolphin Sands Cottage; Bruny Island - Stayed at Taylor Bays Cottage. All these accomodations are for group stays, they were clean, self-contained holiday houses with all the cooking utensils provided. 🍴 Aussies food choices aren’t like those in Asia, especially in places like Tasmania. But for holidays it’s obvious you would want to taste the locals like Tasmanian seafoods, at many places you can enjoy fresh oysters (need to get there early, as during summer months, many Asian tour groups in buses and once there are there it’s hard for you to get your taste of Tasmanian fresh oysters. There are many wineries that you can make the stop for, and you do need to plan carefully where do you want to have your meals during this trips. 📌 Tips 1. During peak holidays seasons, Christmas and New Year accomodations are pretty difficult to book, there are various sites you can use to make bookings. 2. Call direct to Theo holiday houses company to make sure you tell them the number of people travelling so they can prepare the appropriate numbers of bedsheets, pillow and blankets. Tasmania weather is much cooler compare to mainland Australia, even in summer, for Asians, I would suggest for you to have a thin jacket for your normal wear, and have a backup thick just in case temperatures dropped at night. 3. Book you car rental early, if you’re going to drive, during holidays seasons it’s pretty often there aren’t enough cars for rental, even if they do, prices can differ and doubled even triple of this non peak seasons. If you plan for driving in Bruny Island, suggest you get 4WD or AWD SUV, the place where I stayed at Bruny Island is actually on dirt road, for some people from HK, this may be a new experience. 4. Australian Government has published a new law in May 2025 for HK/China drivers, because of relatively many accidents caused by inexperienced drivers from city drivers. So please check with the websites. 5. If you can it’s best to go with friends or driver that are familiar with Tasmanian roads, they are smaller and much more challenging for the average city drivers from HK. 6. And if you’re not comfortable, please do not drive at night, as it’s almost pitch dark and little road lights in Tasmania tier 2 roads and above. 7. Main highways are labeled A, B and C, most C roads are dirt roads and normal car will be difficult for inexperienced drivers. #travel #naturalwonders #seascapes #familytravel #tasmania #australiatrip

Cradle mountain in Tasmania It was amazing view.

#4月好去地方2025 Tasmania's natural scenery is pristine and magnificent. Hike the trails of Credle Mountain National Park, surrounded by lush forests and clear lakes. The air was filled with the aroma of earth and pine. Occasionally you'll see wombats and Tasmanian devils, which is a pleasant surprise. Listen to the chirping of insects and the sound of wind at the campsite at night and feel the close connection with nature.