Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch
Overview
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10 hours
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Discover the natural beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park on a fully inclusive day tour from Launceston. Travel in a premium touring vehicle with an experienced local guide and enjoy a relaxed journey through some of Tasmania's most spectacular landscapes.
Explore the iconic Dove Lake and Boatshed, wander beneath ancient rainforest on Weindorfer's Rainforest Walk, and visit the historic Waldheim Chalet, home of Cradle Mountain pioneer Gustav Weindorfer. You'll also stop in Sheffield, Tasmania's famous Town of Murals.
With National Park entry and lunch included, all the details are taken care of, allowing you to focus on the scenery, wildlife, and unforgettable wilderness experience. This tour is the perfect way to experience Cradle Mountain's highlights in a single day.
Tour Highlights:
• Dove Lake - Glacier rock and Boatshed walks
• Weindorfer's Rainforest Walk
• Waldheim Chalet
• Sheffield Murals
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking and make your lunch selection
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, take warm clothes and suitable footwear
What To Expect
Sheffield
Brief comfort stop on the way to Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain National Park from approximately 10.30am to 3.00pm. Here you will get the opportunity to explore some parts of Dove Lake, Waldheim Chalet and Weindorfers Rainforest Walk.
Options
Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Picnic lunch pack consisting of a salad wrap with chicken or ham (vegetarian and gluten free are available), banana bread, fruit, sweet slice and water. Please specify dietary requirements.
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Pickup points
Launceston Backpackers
103 Canning St, Launceston Australia
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
29 Cameron Street, Launceston Australia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
379 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour!
fletcherv2026,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really great experience on the Cradle Mountain Day Tour! Dale our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The lunch provided was very generous and tasty! The stops were very interesting and picturesque - enough time for us to explore. We went as a couple but we felt like it would have been good for families too! Highly recommend 😁
The guide and driver (Ben...
Steven H,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide and driver (Ben and Dale) were great. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Overall a great taste of Cradle Mountain. Perfect if pressed for time like we were.
Cradle Mountain with Dale
pennyj602,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dale was an excellent Tour Guide, he had a good sense of humour which made the trip exceptional. He was very informative and was happy to answer all questions fired at him. The tour itself was amazing and the day I went we could actually see the baby in the cradle - we were lucky we had such a beautiful day to experience all the wonders of this gorgeous place. I would highly recommend this tour.
Amazing time travelling...
Nick C,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing time travelling to Cradle Mountain and learning the history behind this national park. The walk through the rain forest was beautiful. Thks
Raining Again
tluke01,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Argh, Cradle Mountain rains most of the year and we kept up the tradition of a wet arse but the tour one of the best tours we can ask for we were lucky to go with one of the best guides we have been with a great company. The day was unlucky with the weather, But Ben made the trip with love, knowledge of the area, history. Although we saw the Mountain and Lake with water dripping off our noses, we could see the beauty around us. On the return trip he stopped at Weindorfer forest to get to see when it is raining the moss and other plant life come alive. We were lucky to see a Wombat feeding beside the road within five metres of the small bus. All i can say rain does not always mean a bad day.
Wonderful day trip
sandrabB8303KQ,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! We had a wonderful day thanks to our drive Steve. Lovely bus, knowledgeable locals, yummy lunch and stunning location
Spectacular views, informative helpful guide. Great experience.
Susan H,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great small group tour and our guide Alan was so friendly, informative and supportive especially to me who would not have walked all the walks on the day without his help. Went above and beyond to ensure we all had a memorable experience. Views and walks were something to remember for a long time.
Cradle mountain
23derekw,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was very good, guide was excellent, lunch was average. The trip probably could be shortened.
A highly recommended tour
mbsmith795,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thouroughly enjoyd the trip, the commentary onboard from Bill our tour guide about the history of towns we tavelled through was very informtive, his depth of knoweledge about the establishment of the Cradle Mountain area and his overall general knoweledge of early Tasmania was excellent. Make sure to take a rain jacket as the weather is very cool and changeable at Cradle Mt. and wear comfy walking shoes. A Sandwich Lunch wrap was provided it was made freshly on the day, along with a cake slice, Apple and bottle of water. There are also plenty of stops to purchase other snack items. We want to thank Dale our driver and Bill or an excellent day.
Cradle Mountain is a must do and doing the tour gives you more information about the area.
LeanneL640,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even though the weather wasn't the greatest Garry & Steve did a wonderful job as our guide and bus driver. The commentary was great and the bus trip very comfortable. We did get a little bit of sunshine to enable us to do the walks and even see the baby in the cradle. The couple of stops along the way were also good. In fact, we went back to Sheffield two days later to spend more time there. Thank you for a wonderful day.
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