Cradle Mountain 2024: Hobart to Cradle Active Day Trip
Looking for the biggest and best day trip out of Hobart?
Join our small group road trip across Tasmania and visit one of the worlds most beautiful locations - Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain.
Starting early, we offer a safe, fun, efficient full day that is focused just on Cradle Mountain. No extra accommodation required - just a day pack.
It is a lovely drive through the heart of Tasmania, passing through charming villages, farmlands, forest, by Mountains, around lakes and over rivers. you will see so much of Tasmania in one day, with just the right amount of commentary along the way, not too much, and plenty of time to chill.
We will also guide you inside Cradle Mountain NP to make the most of our time there - up to 5 hours, a really good amount of time to explore, hike, climb, walk, photograph, sit, breathe, enjoy.
We start early (6am) and return to Hobart at 9pm.
Contact Sam at Derwent Experience direct for possible other dates and specials for booking more than one person.
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Cradle Mountain 2024: Hobart to Cradle Active Day Trip
Pickup included
What's included in Cradle Mountain 2024: Hobart to Cradle Active Day Trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cradle Mountain
Our guests will enjoy up to five hours inside Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park - at the Cradle Mountain / Dove Lake end. This time will go quickly as either independently, or with your Driver/Guide, you will walk the trails, hike up to high lookouts, walk around Dove Lake, visit the Interpretation Centre or just sit down and soak up the natural beauty (or a comfy chair by the fire at Cradle Mountain Lodge.) This "Big Day Out" is for lovers of nature who want to access somewhere remote but without the costs and extra packing associated with accommodation, overnight stays.
It is a relaxing drive from Hobart to Cradle Mountain National Park - with a midway stop in delightful Deloraine for breakfast at Mumma Buzz cafe - a fantastic menu, a beautiful country town cafe. A good breakfast here at 9am will power you through the day.
On the return leg to Hobart, we enjoy our evening meal at Empire Hotel - a great menu and really nice food, serving Travellers and Locals here for over 150 years.
Inclusions
- Sunscreen
- Multiple phone charging on bus - byo charging cable
- Guide with First Aid and Communication back up
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- National Park entry
- Breakfast
- BYO lunch, water bottle, thermos, cafe food at Visitors Centre or Pizzas etc at Cradle Mountain Lodge
- Dinner
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We start early and return late in the day where we can drop you back to the same location. This tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to proceed.
Meeting / End Points
- On the Elizabeth Street side of Franklin Square (Bus zone)