2 Day Cradle Mountain Tour
The 2-Day Cradle Mountain Tour from Hobart tour travels from Hobart into Tasmania’s west and north west. The tour visits Mount Field National Park, Russell Falls, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Queenstown, and Cradle Mountain National Park. Guests can choose from different walking options at Cradle Mountain, including Dove Lake Circuit or Marions Lookout. The tour includes one night of motel accommodation, breakfast, park entry, the Cradle Mountain shuttle ticket, and Hobart hotel pick up and drop off.
Features
- 1 night motel accommodation
- Professional driver and tour guide
- National Parks Pass
- Cradle Mountain shuttle ticket
- Tour transport in a modern bus
- Breakfast
- Hobart hotel pick up and drop off
Itinerary
Day 1: Hobart to North West Tasmania
The tour starts with hotel pick up in Hobart before travelling through New Norfolk and into Mount Field National Park. Guests take a walk through the forest area and visit Russell Falls, one of Tasmania’s known waterfalls. There may also be time to look for platypus in the area.
The tour then continues through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, with a stop at Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. This part of the drive passes through forest, rivers, mountain areas, and sections of Tasmania’s west coast landscape.
The group visits Queenstown, a mining town in western Tasmania. The guide shares information about the town’s history and the surrounding landscape before the tour continues towards the overnight accommodation near Cradle Mountain. Guests stay at a lakeside motel for the night.
Day 2: North West Tasmania to Hobart via Cradle Mountain
After breakfast, the tour travels through rainforest areas towards Cradle Mountain National Park. Once inside the park, guests use the Cradle Mountain shuttle to access key walking areas.
At Cradle Mountain National Park, guests may choose from walking options based on their fitness and interest. The Dove Lake Circuit offers views of Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain, while Marions Lookout is a longer and steeper walk with views across the national park. Wildlife such as wombats may be seen in the area.
After time in Cradle Mountain National Park, the tour returns to Hobart by road. The drive passes through mountain ranges, highland lakes, and inland Tasmania before arriving back in Hobart at approximately 5:30 pm.
Meeting Point & Times
- Hobart hotel pick up included
- Daily departures
- Return to Hobart at approximately 5:30 pm
What To Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Camera
- Water bottle
Additional Information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all fitness levels with different walking options available
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Special Child & Family Rates
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