Cradle Mountain Active Day Trip from Launceston
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Cradle Mountain Active Day Trip from Launceston
By Tours Tasmania
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This interpretive nature walk at Cradle Mountain gets you easy access to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area outside Launceston. Minivan transport is provided to the national park, including pickup from your accommodation. Let your guide know whether you’d prefer an easier walk like the Dove Lake circuit or a more challenging option such as the Rainforest City and Pencil Pine Falls tracks.
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$95.81
Ages 8-99, max of 19 per group
Duration: 11h
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Highlights
- Explore Tasmania’s World Heritage–listed Cradle Mountain
- Climb to a lofty peak or walk around Dove Lake: your choice
- Guide interpretation, entrance fee, and cheese tastings included
- Suitable for up to 19 travelers with a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Walking tours
- National Park entrance fees
- Professionally guided and interpreted walks
- We offer a Hotel pick up from select central city Hotels
- Entry/Admission - Cradle Mountain
- Entry/Admission - Dove Lake Circuit
- Entry/Admission - Marion's Lookout Walk
- Entry/Admission - Weindorfers Forest Walk
What's not included- • Food and drinks (please either pre purchase, or there will be the opportunity to purchase on tour)
- • We do not offer pick ups from Air BnB’s and private residences
- Departure details
- Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston, 29 Cameron St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia Our General Meet Point is the Hotel Grand Chancellor at 29 Cameron Street,Launceston. Please be ready for pick up at this location at 7.20am. ** Hotel pick up is available from select locations. Please contact the Tour Operator directly via email to enquire about hotel pick ups**
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26836P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- A note from Cradle Mountain Active Day Trip from Launceston
- Your safety is our priority. Tours operate in compliance with current local regulations.
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26836P4
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Itinerary
- You'll start atHotel Grand Chancellor Launceston29 Cameron St, Launceston TAS 7250, AustraliaOur General Meet Point is the Hotel Grand Chancellor at 29 Cameron Street,Launceston. Please be ready for pick up at this location at 7.20am. ** Hotel pick up is available from select locations. Please contact the Tour Operator directly via email to enquire about hotel pick ups**See address & details
- 1LauncestonStop: 2 hoursSee details
- 2SheffieldStop: 45 minutesSee details
- 3Cradle MountainStop: 5 hours - Admission includedSee details
- 4Dove Lake CircuitStop: 2 hours - Admission includedSee details
- 5Marion's Lookout WalkStop: 2 hours - Admission includedSee details
- 6Christmas Hill Raspberry FarmStop: 30 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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00Magic views.
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00Great to see!
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00A must do on your travels.
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NANATO W
1 contribution
Mar 2023
First of all, there are a few things to keep in mind when considering this tour. The policy does not allow any cancels after the booking, so make sure you have made your mind before the final click. Also, be prepared for chances of strong winds and rain, which will affect the choice of gear and sometimes of the trekking route. Both of these points are made clear on the site and we did not experience any problems, but should be kept in mind when planning for your trip.
With that said, the tour is a great option if you are up for a interesting and rewarding hike. Luckily, the weather on the day of our tour was good enough for us to visit Marion's Lookout, which allows a great view of Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake. From there we took a flatter route back, passing small ponds, rivers, and forests on the way. This route choice let us appreciate the diverse and changing scenery in the area without too much exhaustion, even though we were inexperienced as hikers. A lucky encounter with wombats and wallabies at a place the guide took us after the hike was the perfect cherry on top, ending the day of Tasmanian nature experience.
With that said, the tour is a great option if you are up for a interesting and rewarding hike. Luckily, the weather on the day of our tour was good enough for us to visit Marion's Lookout, which allows a great view of Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake. From there we took a flatter route back, passing small ponds, rivers, and forests on the way. This route choice let us appreciate the diverse and changing scenery in the area without too much exhaustion, even though we were inexperienced as hikers. A lucky encounter with wombats and wallabies at a place the guide took us after the hike was the perfect cherry on top, ending the day of Tasmanian nature experience.
Written March 25, 2023
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Jo G
Christchurch, New Zealand304 contributions
A freezing morning turned into a stunning day in the Cradle Mountain National Park. Our driver/guide Graeme was amazing - full of knowledge and expertise not only on the Mountain but also pointing out sites and places of interest along the way. Small group of six, able to spend ample time in the Park and choose walks to our ability. Highly recommend Tours Tasmaina for hiking in this special place
Written May 21, 2022
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Brooke S
13 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
This was a fantastic tour. I spent the day with Simon who had many interesting facts about all of the areas we visited and was very flexible with the day. Beautiful views and all of the stops were lovely! We also saw quite a few wombats, kangaroos, and wallabies! I would recommend bringing proper rain gear as it apparently rains in the Cradle Mountain area 300 days a year and it was certainly wet and rainy when we went. Proper hiking shoes are recommended as well! Will definitely recommend this tour :)
Written May 22, 2023
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Kristen K
17 contributions
Mar 2020
I did this tour as part of the 'Big Three' three-day tour from Hobart to Launceston. The day started early picking everyone up from their hotels and heading to the first stop, a place offering coffee and all sort of breakfast/lunch options for eat-in or takeaway. After purchasing our breakfast/lunch for the day, we headed towards Cradle Mountain. The first walk was a short but peaceful walk inside the national park. We then hopped back into the van to drive deeper into the national park and closer to Cradle Mountain. We parked by Dove Lake where the guide explained the various options for trails before we all parted ways. A girl I had met on the bus and myself opted for the hike up to Marion's Lookout together. It was a difficult upward climb, especially since we were moving at a fairly quick pace. It took us approximately an hour to reach the top, but once we got up there the views were spectacular. Because we had made such good time, we were able to relax and have lunch without being rushed. Once finished, we headed down towards Dove Lake. The climb down was steeper than expected, but they have a chain rope most of the way you can hold onto. I was grateful for this when my foot slipped a couple of times on the loose stone. We were good on time so we were also able to do the walk around Dove Lake (counter-clockwise from the parking lot). There were a couple of spots with an uphill climb, but this was much easier than the hike up to Marion's lookout. Once we all met back at the van, we drove to another area of the park for a brief chance to roam around and try to spot wombats. Last stop on the tour was to the Ashgrove Cheese Factory to sample cheeses and purchase goodies or ice cream. Overall, it was a long and tiring day, but it was so exhilarating and worth the effort. The guide was also extremely informed and experienced, making the day more enjoyable and run smoothly.
Written April 21, 2020
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Leon P
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
Fantastic tour. Graeme was an excellent guide, full of knowledge and provided clear instructions for our hike up the mountain. Certainly recommend this tour, in fact it would be among the top couple of day tours we have ever taken, if not the best.
We took the option for the hike up to Marion’s lookout with our 10 year old. Whilst challenging in parts it was done fairly comfortably. Our son led the party down to the bottom. Going down using the link path looked challenging and steep but with the chains provided for much of the trip down it was relatively straightforward. Anyone who is reasonably fit can do the hike up to Marion’s.
The hike is clearly identifiable, has some boardwalks, good steps and markers to tell you where to go. There is a steep bit towards the top which has chains you use to pull you up. But really not too difficult (imo).
Again highly recommend this day trip. You will certainly get a good nights sleep after the day.
We took the option for the hike up to Marion’s lookout with our 10 year old. Whilst challenging in parts it was done fairly comfortably. Our son led the party down to the bottom. Going down using the link path looked challenging and steep but with the chains provided for much of the trip down it was relatively straightforward. Anyone who is reasonably fit can do the hike up to Marion’s.
The hike is clearly identifiable, has some boardwalks, good steps and markers to tell you where to go. There is a steep bit towards the top which has chains you use to pull you up. But really not too difficult (imo).
Again highly recommend this day trip. You will certainly get a good nights sleep after the day.
Written July 2, 2022
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HayleyLogg
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Solo
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the indigenous and modern history of the region. He kept us on a tight schedule which was great so we could maximize the day. He provided additional clothing if we needed it and recommend the trails best suited for our individual needs.
Written January 16, 2020
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Emelie
Melbourne, Australia47 contributions
Dec 2020
The best part of this tour is the fact that you have the option of which trails at Cradle Mountain to hike. You don't walk in a group so no need to wait for slow walkers. It's a bit hectic but you can do both the Marions lookout hike and the walk around the lake.
Written January 1, 2021
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David P
Greater Hobart, Australia5 contributions
Jan 2023
Our affable, considerate, knowledgble, passionate, respectful, generous Guide was brilliant! He had every base covered with location maps, ability to have guests on side to adhere to meeting times, variety which he thoroughly enjoyed too, quality destinations, good advice on how to tackle each destination, keenness for us all to have good photographic memories, love of the nature, history, food, wine and Launceston and near destinations. It was our absolute pleasure to be on board with Damian, on both days. The first day we travelled to Cradle Mountain, the second to Wine Glass Bay. Both days, we had the same consistency and quality offered. We were so pleased to have booked with Tours Tasmania and understand from our experience why the ratings are so high! We are extremely grateful.
Written February 13, 2023
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Julian D
13 contributions
Must Do. Fantastic tour in to World Heritage area. Knowledgeable tour guide added insights missing when you self-drive. Excellent walking experience with stops at local towns. Really loved our last stop for berries and local ice-cream
Written January 10, 2023
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Tasstraveller
Brisbane, Australia60 contributions
I did the Cradle Mountain tour, Launceston to Hobart via Freycinet and Lake St Clair tours. Very well run tours, excellent and informative guides. Very good communication from their office when 1 tour had to be changed twice. Excellent travel option especially for solo travellers and a great way to see Tasmania.
Written December 10, 2020
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Felicia W
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Hi! Just wondering how it is like to visit Cradle Mountain in winter??? I am thinking of going there around end of June or early July...
Lela
7 contributions
Hi there! Thinking of taking this tour in July! Do you pick up tourists from their hotel? Planning to stay in Launceston at Batman Faulkner in
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| Duration | 660 minutes |