Parque Nacional de Cradle Mountain

Información

Travel deep into the lush rainforest of Cradle Mountain National Park. Walk through the Enchanted Forest and around the spectacular scenery of Dove Lake and indulge on some of Australia's finest cheeses. Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendor that is Cradle Mountain... Go deep into the Tasmanian forest and experience the solitary wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest, wildlife and unsurpassed beauty of this World Heritage listed National Park. Discover many walks throughout the rainforest - catch your breath as you first glimpse the craggy outcrop of majestic Cradle Mountain towering above sparkling Dove Lake plateau.

Points of interest:
Travel through green pastures south west of Launceston
Mountains of the Great Western Tiers guide you towards Cradle Mountain National Park
Pass quaint and historical towns of Carrick, Hagley and Westbury
Scenic town of Deloraine - hub between Launceston and Davenport
Tour Sheffield - the town of murals
Traverse through dense forest and mountainous terrain
Look for wombats, potaroos and wallabies in Cradle Mountain National Park
Stop at Cradle Village Café for lunch (own expense) or purchase lunch from the town of Sheffield
Visit the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre for an appreciation of the Cradle Mountain National Park
Take a short stroll along Enchanted Forest Walk viewing pencil pine, lush forest and a spectacular waterfall
Stand in awe as you take in the powerful and majestic Cradle Mountain reigning over the picturesque Dove Lake
Take a short walk around Dove Lake taking in the views of Cradle Mountain (weather permitting)
Visit Waldheim Chalet (the forest home) of Gustav Weindorfers
Stop at Ashgrove Cheese Farm for some famous Tasmanian cheese
Learn how cheese is made and sample the numerous variety of cheese made on the premises


Duration: 8.5 hours.
Start/opening time: At 8:30am.
-End/closing time: At 5pm.
Languages: English.