Launceston To Cradle Mountain Fully Guided Dove Lake Day Tour with Lunch

  • Cradle Mountain
  • 10 Hours

Overview

 

The Cradle Mountain: Fully Guided Dove Lake Day Tour with Lunch invites travellers into one of Tasmania’s most extraordinary landscapes—an ancient, glacially carved wilderness where dramatic peaks, mirror‑still lakes, and alpine forests come together in a setting unlike anywhere else in Australia. This full‑day experience is designed for those who want to explore Cradle Mountain in comfort, depth, and connection, guided by experts who bring the region’s natural and cultural stories to life.

Cradle Mountain sits within the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, a protected region recognised globally for its rare ecosystems, pristine beauty, and deep cultural significance. Its rugged dolerite summit, shaped by ice and time, rises above a landscape of button grass plains, moss‑draped rainforest, and ancient King Billy pines—some of which have stood for more than a thousand years. This is a place where wildlife thrives, where the air is crisp and clean, and where every turn reveals a new postcard‑worthy view. It’s no surprise that Cradle Mountain is considered one of Australia’s most iconic natural destinations, drawing visitors from around the world who seek both adventure and tranquillity.

Your guided journey centres on the famous Dove Lake Circuit, one of Tasmania’s most celebrated walking trails. With your guide leading the way, you’ll follow a well‑maintained path around the lake’s edge, stopping at scenic lookouts, glacial formations, and interpretive points that reveal the geology, flora, fauna, and stories that define this remarkable region. The reflections of Cradle Mountain across Dove Lake—especially on still days—are among the most photographed scenes in the country.

Throughout the day, your guide ensures a relaxed pace, meaningful interpretation, and plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere. A delicious lunch is included, allowing you to pause and enjoy the landscape in comfort. Whether you’re drawn by the wilderness, the walking, the photography, or the serenity, this fully guided tour offers an unforgettable way to experience one of Tasmania’s most treasured natural wonders.

Highlights

  • Hike Dove Lake Circuit
  • Explore the scenic Cradle Mountain
  • Take in the picturesque landscapes
  • Learn more about the area from your informative guide
  • Fully guided walk including lunch

 


Includes

  • Professional guide/s with full commentary
  • Hikers lunch pack with water
  • National Parks Pass
  • Launceston Departure

 


Pickup

  • Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston, 29 Cameron St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
  • Launceston Backpackers, 103 Canning St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia

 


Reviews

  • 5/5 of 5 stars based on 6 reviews
  • Tour provider: McDermott’s Cradle Mt Tours

 


Not suitable for

  • Children under 13 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • People with low level of fitness

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Water
  • Jacket
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Outdoor clothing
  • Daypack
  • Waterproof bag

Know before you go

  • Tour does not operate on Christmas Day
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Please bring water
  • Please wear appropriate wet weather clothing
  • Provide your own hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
  • Don’t forget your camera

Itinerary

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A full day tour to Cra­dle Moun­tain, with pick­ups start­ing at 7.30am. The tour trav­els via Sheffield, the Town of Murals before trav­el­ling up into the moun­tains through gorges, rain for­est and but­ton grass plains to reach the des­ti­na­tion of Cra­dle Moun­tain, one of Tasmania’s most recog­nis­able land­marks and one of Tasmania’s most vis­it­ed attractions.

On this ful­ly guid­ed day tour you expe­ri­ence the unique flo­ra, fau­na and geo­graph­i­cal fea­tures of the World Her­itage list­ed Nation­al Park.

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Tour: The dura­tion of the walk is approx­i­mate­ly 4hrs includ­ing lunch.

Grade 3: Some bush­walk­ing expe­ri­ence rec­om­mend­ed. Tracks may have short steep hill sec­tions, a rough sur­face and many steps.

Walk­er safe­ty: Dove Lake | Parks & Wildlife Ser­vice Tasmania

Weath­er con­di­tions in Tas­ma­nia can change quick­ly and fre­quent­ly, espe­cial­ly in alpine areas. Snow, rain, wind and sun are all pos­si­ble at any time of the year, and bush­fires can occur between Octo­ber and March.

Impor­tant: please observe all track signs – they are pro­vid­ed for your safe­ty. Always stay on the formed walk­ing tracks, this is both for your own safe­ty and to pro­tect the sen­si­tive alpine environment.

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