“…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
Devil Sanctuary
Devils @ Cradle is a world class wildlife conservation facility at Tasmania’s premier wilderness destination - Cradle Mountain. It is committed to the long term conservation of this now vulnerable species and applies a cutting edge approach to ensuring this animal survives in healthy numbers in the Cradle Mountain wilderness.
Visit the mysterious world of the Tasmanian Devil
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.