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Before you go
Your trip to Cradle Mountain.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Cradle Mountain – Tasmania Destination Cradle Mountain and Launceston about 330 km from Hobart
How to get there
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Launceston Airport (LST) Western Junction · 155 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Launceston, about 145 km, roughly 2½ hours; from Devonport, about 90 km. From the visitor centre park buses take you to Dove Lake, where car access is limited.
How many days
One or two days: the Dove Lake circuit, short walks and the Tasmanian devil sanctuary. Six additional days for the Overland Track.
When to go
Summer has long days for walking. In late April and early May the fagus turns golden. In winter it may snow and trails can be icy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to reach it: public transport is limited. Inside the park, buses run from the visitor centre to the trails. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
2 days in Cradle Mountain
Day 1
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Morning
Dove Lake
Take the park bus to Dove Lake and do the circuit around it, with the mountain in the background.
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Late afternoon
Park wildlife
Look for wombats in the fields near the visitor centre and visit Devils@Cradle at night.
Day 2
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Morning
Short walks
Do the Enchanted Walk through the riverside forest before continuing to Strahan.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get to Dove Lake?
By the park bus, which departs from the Cradle Mountain visitor centre; car access to the lake is limited.
Do you need a pass to enter the park?
Yes, Tasmania’s national parks require a paid pass; check the current schedule.
Can you see wombats at Cradle Mountain?
They often appear in the fields near the trails and the visitor centre at dusk, but sightings aren’t guaranteed.
Where to sleep at Cradle Mountain?
In cabins and hotels beside the park entrance, with limited availability in summer; book in advance.