Cradle Mountain: Hobart to Cradle Active Day Trip
This experience provides an efficient and comfortable way to access one of Tasmania’s most remote national parks in a single day. Designed for travellers who want to explore Cradle Mountain without changing accommodation, the tour offers a full day outdoors with extended time inside the park.
The journey begins early, travelling through rural Tasmania at sunrise before stopping for breakfast along the way. Upon arrival, travellers have several hours to explore independently, with options ranging from the Dove Lake Circuit to more challenging walks toward higher viewpoints, depending on personal fitness and conditions on the day.
Inside the park, trails pass through alpine scenery, rainforest, boardwalks and river systems. Travellers can also spend time in the Enchanted Forest or take shorter paths suited to a gentler pace. After time on the trails, the group returns via a country town for an evening meal before heading back to the city.
This is a long but rewarding day suited to active travellers, photographers and anyone wishing to experience the wilderness values of this UNESCO-listed region. Comfort features on board and a small-group format help maintain a relaxed pace throughout the long travel day.
Duration
This activity is for: 15 hours
Inclusions
- National park entry
- Cradle Mountain shuttle bus access
- Return transport from Hobart
- Small-group travel
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Hobart city)
Location
Start location: Hobart TAS, Australia
Highlights
- Up to five hours inside Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park
- Choice of walks including Dove Lake Circuit and Marions Lookout ascent
- Enchanted Forest and river stops
- Scenic sunrise and sunset drives through rural Tasmania
- Comfortable executive-class mini-coach with reclining seats and charging points
- Breakfast and dinner stops in regional towns
- Small-group experience
Additional Information
- Departs early at 6:00am; returns around 9:00pm
- Travellers should bring a day pack, snacks or picnic lunch, water and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing
- Walk options require suitable fitness; conditions can change quickly
- Travellers must return to the designated meeting point at the agreed time
- Operator provides transport access but does not act as a guided hiking service
- Basic first aid support available
- Operating on selected days, with additional dates available by request
