Cradle Mountain

Tasmânia · Australia

Cradle Mountain

In the destination Cradle Mountain and Launceston.

In the photo: Lake Hanson, Cradle Mountain

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What to expect from Cradle Mountain.

Locality at the northern entrance of Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, with the visitor centre, cabins and hotels. From here park buses run to Dove Lake at the foot of the mountain and to the start of the Overland Track. Nearby is the Devils@Cradle sanctuary for Tasmanian devils. Wombats and wallabies often graze in the fields at dusk.

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The local experience

What to see in Cradle Mountain

Dove Lake
Lake

Dove Lake

A glacial lake at the foot of Cradle Mountain, ringed by a roughly 6 km trail with boardwalks, stony beaches and the old boathouse.

Overland Track
Trail

Overland Track

A crossing of about 65 km between Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair, usually done in six days, with huts and campsites.

Devils at Cradle
Wildlife sanctuary

Devils at Cradle

Sanctuary at the park entrance that breeds Tasmanian devils and quolls for conservation programs, with day and night visits.

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