Tours and Tickets to Experience Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain is a must-visit destination in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, known for its incredible landscape, which include lakes, distinctive mountain peaks, rainforest, and river gorges. Visitors can embark on a variety of walks and hikes to explore the area, with something for every ability.

One of the best hikes and walks at Cradle Mountain is the famous Overland Track, a challenging 6-day hike to Lake St Clair. An easier option is the Dove Lake Circuit, a 2-hour loop that is mostly flat and offers great views of Cradle Mountain. There are a range of other walks and hiking trails that can suit different timeframes and ability levels.

Yes, there are a variety of guided tours to Cradle Mountain. You can choose a tour that provides transport only to the remote national park, then lets you explore independently. Other tours include the services of a guide, who may help you to navigate the park, take you on hikes, or go in search of wildlife.

Yes, you can camp at designated campgrounds at Cradle Mountain and when hiking the Overland Track. However, there is only one campsite in the immediate area around the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre and Dove Lake, which is operated by Discovery Parks. You can find more campgrounds farther out in the areas of Vale of Belvoir and Moina, as well as by Lake St Clair.

As Cradle Mountain is a national park and protected area, you’ll need a parks pass to enter; daily parks passes are available, lasting 24 hours, while specific passes are required for Cradle Mountain. There are also restrictions to be aware of: limited vehicle access beyond the visitor center, a ban on campfires, and a requirement to remain on formed walking tracks, both for safety and conservation.

Visitors have the opportunity to spot all sorts of Australian wildlife when visiting Cradle Mountain, including wombats, echidnas, wallabies, and pademelons. Some native animals such as platypus can be tougher to spot, while quolls and Tasmanian devils can be seen at the Devils@Cradle conservation sanctuary, located at the entrance to the national park.