Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour that is Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park on this full-day tour from Launceston.
Highlights
- Explore the beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park on this full-day tour from Launceston
- Includes National Park entry fees
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Informative and friendly guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
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waterfallPart of the Enchanted Forest WalkPhoto by: David C
Australia, 12 2010 -
Another Cow SculptureAt Ashgrove Cheese FarmPhoto by: David C
Australia, 12 2010 -
After our time at Dove Lake ...The surrounding trail goes through a very beautiful area. Life would have been tough here in Weindorfer's day.Photo by: jeff b
01 2013 -
The iconic Boathouse at Dove ...We had over an hour to take photos at Dove LakePhoto by: jeff b
01 2013 -
Cow Sculpture 4Another cowPhoto by: David C
Australia, 01 2011 -
old treePart of the Enchanted Forest WalkPhoto by: David C
Australia, 12 2010 -
MuralOne of the many murals at SheffieldPhoto by: David C
Australia, 12 2010 -
Cow Sculpture 3At Ashgrove Cheese FarmPhoto by: David C
Australia, 12 2010 -
Painted CowThere were quite a number of cow sculptures at Ashgrove Cheese Farm which was one of our stops on the way back. ...Photo by: David C
Australia, 12 2010 -
What You Can Expect
Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain
Go deep into the pristine 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.
Highlights
- Travel through green pastures South West of Launceston
- The 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 Devonport
- Travel further inland passing Australian Blue Gum and pine plantations
- Tour Sheffield - the town of murals
- Traverse through dense forest and mountainous terrain
- Cross the beautiful Cethana Dam made to support hydro scheme
- Look for wombats, potaroos and wallabies in Cradle Mountain National Park
- Stop at Cradle Village Cafe for lunch (own expense)
- Visit the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre for an appreciation of the Cradle Mountain National Park
- Take a short stroll along the 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 varieties of cheese made on the premises.
Customer Reviews
April 2013
Excellent tour made even better by the minibus driver, Stan, who added a 'wealth of knowledge' to a very full day to Cradle Mountain. He was obviously very proud of his island and conveyed that love with a very informative chat all the way from Launceston to the National Park! We stopped along the way at Railton (town of wall topiary) and coffee and cake at Sheffield (town of wall murals) before heading into the spectacular scenery of Cradle Mountain. We had plenty of time at Dove Lake for lunch and a walk at the water's edge. It's a tour I won't forget in a hurry, absolutely wonderful! A visit to Waldheim, home of Gustav Weindorfer, pioneer and acknowledged founder of the park was 'a must', and we all felt priviledged to share this national treasure. I could have stayed longer but alas, it was soon time to leave. We still managed to stop-off on the way back to a cheese farm/shop at Elizabeth Town to sample the goodies of Ashgrove Diary. A memorable tour with lots of extras thrown in for good measure, highly recommended!
January 2013
We had a great day. Our driver was very knowledgeable and you wouldn't want to be doing the driving on the winding road into the park. We had plenty of time to stretch the legs at Dove Lake ( which was quite beautiful). The Cheese Shop was a nice break on the way home.
