Cradle Mountain Active Day Tour ex Launceston
Tours Tasmania - Launceston
Cradle Mountain and Cradle Valley Tour
Cost: |
A$288 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
11-12 hours.
Departure Days:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday except: 01APR, 25APR, 10JUN, 25DEC, 26DEC, 01JAN, 26JAN, 10MAR
Departure Time:
07:30am (pick-ups from 07:00am).
Departure Point:
General Meet Point: 07:20am at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron Street, Launceston. Hotel pick-up may be available.
Pickup:
General Meet Point: 07:20am at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron Street, Launceston. Hotel pick-up may be available.
Dropoff:
Same as pick-up location
Meals:
- Not included.
Not Included:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
- Food and drinks, you may bring your lunch with you, or we will stop to give you an opportunity to purchase lunch in Adventure Bay.
On Request
Cost: |
A$288 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
- Bruny Island Ferry fees
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- Informative tours and guided walks
- Pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
- A day backpack
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed, sturdy shoes for walking (runners, sneakers, hiking boots)
- Sensible clothes for outdoor conditions (warm layers are a great idea!)
- A waterproof jacket, just in case
- A sunhat and beanie
- A sense of adventure!
- Optional: Swimmers and a towel, There's an opportunity for a refreshing dip on our Wineglass Bay, Maria Island, Bruny Island and Tahune tours.
Itinerary:
Valid for 0APR24-31MAR25:
Discover Tasmania’s alpine heart and tick World Heritage Listed Cradle Mountain off your bucket list. Description: Cradle Mountain’s jagged silhouette is unmistakable. Standing 1545 metres above sea level amongst glacial lakes, alpine moorland and World Heritage Listed wilderness, this iconic mountain is pure untamed Tassie. On this full day tour, you’ll score front row seats. After leaving Launceston let'sstop in the quirky town of Sheffield, the town of murals, a unique open air art gallery. From there heading into the mountains along winding roads fringed by rainforest to arrive at Cradle Mountain National Park. Finallybegin our adventures with an easy guided walk to Pencil Pine Falls, a stunning cascade of pristine water. After that it’s onto our main walk of the day, Dove Lake Circuit, a comfortable 6km circumnavigation of the glassy lake that sits at the bottom of Cradle Mountain. The views are epic. If you’re looking for a challenge, tackle the hike to Marion’s Lookout. An uphill climb rewards you with breathtaking views of Cradle Mountain, Little Horn, Smithies Peak and so many mirrored lakes. Our last stop is Van Diemen’s Ice Creamery and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm for well-earned treats crafted from the finest Tasmanian dairy and produce. A sweet end to a heavenly day. Highlights; Explore Cradle Mountain National Park (approx. 4-5 hours), Stand on the shore of the spectacular setting of Dove Lake, Enjoy a guided introductory walk and interpretation to the area, Take on the Dove Lake Circuit walk (easy grade 6km’s 2-3 hours), Or, take on the harder walk to the lofty views of Marion’s Lookout (medium grade 2-3 hours), Explore historic Weindorfers Chalet, Visit Sheffield the ‘Town of Murals’ an outdoor art gallery with murals painted across the town showing the history of the area. Enjoy a delicious stop at Van Dieman’s Land Ice Creamery and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm to refresh and refuel after a full day out in the mountains.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Child: 0-7 years inclusive - not catered for.
Child: 8-15 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
- A good level of general fitness and mobility is recommended to get the most out of our tours. There are always easier and more challenging options in the itineraries, and you can always choose to sit out a walk if you're not feeling up to it on the day.
- Passenger mobile phone including country code must be provided at time of booking.
On Request
