“…ancient forests surrounded by granite cathedrals and glacial lakes…”
Tasmania Australia
The
Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park is world renowned
as an example of temperate wilderness and was listed as a World
Heritage Area in 1982. The majestic Cradle Mountain, with Dove
Lake at its foot, is at the northern end of the World Heritage
Area.
The enchanting beauty of this rugged World Heritage area will captivate you as you wander through ancient forests surrounded by granite cathedrals, glacial lakes and fauna and flora found nowhere else on earth.
Explore the area
Having established your base at Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village
you are within easy access of the many activities within the region including
a choice of wild river cruises, mine and cave tours, lavender farms, mazes,
gardens, wineries and cheese, honey and raspberry producers as well as
a Wildlife Park where you will come face to face with a Tasmanian devil.
Take a spectacular flight over the world’s most inspiring landscapes including Australia’s deepest gorge, a land of a thousand lakes and valleys filled with the thunder of tumbling waterfalls.
Other activities include canoeing, mountain biking, night wildlife tours, fishing or be guided through a Tasmanian Devil enclosure listening to a detailed explanation about the Devils in their habitat. Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village works with local operators and can book any of the activity options to suit your needs.
For more information see the Parks and Wildlife Visitors Guide to Cradle Mountain
Information
Tasmania
For more information about Tasmania go to Discover Tasmania
Weather
The weather can be unpredictable at times so bring warm clothing and waterproof jackets, walking shoes and socks, camera and binoculars.
See average temperatures for Cradle Valley
Parks and Wildlife
Get the free bus to the Parks and Wildlife Visitor Centre to learn about the area, then on to Dove Lake, sitting at the foot of Cradle Mountain. Soak up the view or take the boardwalk around the Lake, one of Tasmania’s greatest short walks. On the way back, why not walk the newly constructed boardwalk through Cradle Valley.
For more information about Cradle Mountain (and other National Parks in Tasmania) see the Parks and Wildlife Visitors Guide to Cradle Mountain