Cradle Mountain

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Cradle Mountain
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Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain

Enjoy Tasmania’s pristine wilderness and diverse forest and mountain ecosystems while hiking around glacial lakes and to snowcapped peaks. 

The breathtaking landscape of Tasmania’s Central Highlands is preserved in the vast Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. There are many ways to explore this special environment. Tackle the famous Overland Track, climb the dolerite peaks of Cradle Mountain or enjoy shorter walks to stunning lakes. You’ll pass buttongrass meadows full of wombats and ancient temperate rainforest.

Take a helicopter ride to get a bird’s-eye view of the spectacular Crater Lake, mountains and gorges. See the diverse ecosystem up close during the half-hour Enchanted Nature and Weindorfers Forest trails. Another moderate walk is the 2-hour Dove Lake Circuit through a myrtle beech forest. Take pictures of the wooden 1940s boat shed and rugged mountain peaks mirrored in the blue lake.

Adventure seekers can join a canyoning tour, which includes abseiling down waterfalls and rafting. Between November and April, wilderness lovers from all over the world come to the Cradle Valley to hike the 6-day Overland Track to Lake St. Clair.

You can visit the national park in one day or on a coach tour, but most prefer staying overnight because it is a 5-hour drive from Hobart and a 2-hour drive from Launceston. Enjoy a glass of Tasmanian wine, dine by a wood fire or relax in a spa in one of the many basic cottages and upscale chalets near the park.

Slow your pace upon arrival, because wombats graze near the roads. Buy a vehicle permit from the visitor centre near the entrance or park your car and take a shuttle bus to the trails. The weather can go from perfectly sunny to wet, windy and cold within minutes, so register for all hikes and bring supplies and protective clothing.

The visitor centre, which sells guide books and all-weather gear, has weather updates and flora and fauna displays. Learn more about Australia’s many special creatures, including quolls, echidnas, wombats, platypuses, pademelons and Tasmanian devils. If you didn’t spot a devil in the wild, stop by the nearby sanctuary to see these stocky beasts up close.

Cradle Mountain Hotel

Cradle Mountain Hotel

4 out of 5
3718 Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain, TAS
The price is ¥23,100 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
¥23,100
¥25,410 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"It's very cozy with fireplace on in the common area, and the walking path around the hotel is great. The food in the restaurant has great taste"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Cradle Mountain Hotel
Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain

Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain

3 out of 5
Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain, TAS
The price is ¥14,527 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
¥14,527
¥14,527 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

4.5 out of 5
4038 Cradle Mountain Road Tasm, Cradle Mountain, TAS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥28,122 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥28,122
¥30,934 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent cabin with an amazing, romantic gas fireplace. The entire facility is beautiful and the ample welcome gift was truly a surprise. Though this property is a bit pricey, a one night stay there was well worth it for our overnight stay in Cradle Mt National Park. Wish I had time to use the spa ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cradle Highlander

Cradle Highlander

3.5 out of 5
3876 Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain, TAS
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Devils at Cradle and Dove Canyon ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (708 reviews)
"Great family oriented accomodation"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Cradle Highlander
AAA Granary Accommodation

AAA Granary Accommodation

3.5 out of 5
575 Staverton Road, Promised Land, TAS
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly cottage in Promised Land. Enjoy free parking, free bicycles on site, and a garden. Popular attractions Tasmazia and Lake ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (200 reviews)
"Thank you 星がよく見えました🌟 ものが全て用意されてたのですごくよかったです!"

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

AAA Granary Accommodation
Blackwood Park Cottages

Blackwood Park Cottages

4 out of 5
445 Mersey Hill Road, Mole Creek, TAS
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Mole Creek. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Marakoopa Cave and Mersey Hill Karst Nature Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"Our stay in the ‘Heritage cottage’ was exactly as described—quaint, cozy, and full of charm. The woodfire heater made it extra snug, and the setting was absolutely beautiful with rolling views and friendly alpacas, sheep, and chickens just outside. The welcome breakfast pack was a thoughtful touch, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Blackwood Park Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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