Title: Visit Cradle Mountain: Best of Cradle Mountain Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Cradle Mountain](https://expedia.ca/Cradle-Mountain-Hotels.d6047739.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Cradle Mountain](https://expedia.ca/Cradle-Mountain-Vacation-Rentals.d6047739.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Cradle Mountain](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Cradle-Mountain.d6047739.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cradle Mountain](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cradle-Mountain.d6047739.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cradle Mountain Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Cradle-Mountain.d6047739.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cradle Mountain Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Cradle-Mountain.d6047739.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cradle Mountain ## Travel Guide ![Cradle Mountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184448-Midlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Midlands featuring mist or fog, mountains and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/251000/251559-Midlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cradle Mountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/185000/185170-Cradle-Mountain.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cradle Mountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/185000/185160-Cradle-Mountain.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cradle Mountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/185000/185205-Cradle-Mountain.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cradle Mountain Things to do Reviews #### 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 Deals - Vacation Rentals in Cradle Mountain ![Cradle Mountain Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2120000/2116900/2116884/66990f8f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cradle Mountain Hotel 3718 Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain, TAS CA $323 CA $355 total Oct 17 - Oct 18 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! (1,006 reviews) "Great location for park access and walks. High standard location. Good bed and shower. We had breakfast included which was hearty and a good start for our two walks - Dove Lake circuit and Dove Lake to Ronny crossing vis Crater Lake. Awesome!!" Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F10%2F2025&endDate=18%2F10%2F2025&selected=2116884&PinnedHotelID=2116884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047739) ![Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2980000/2977700/2977674/56cdf994_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge 4038 Cradle Mountain Road Tasm, Cradle Mountain, TAS CA $339 CA $373 total Oct 12 - Oct 13 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! (1,001 reviews) "Whilst in a national park, it's hard to keep up appearances, although this is a tired lodge. The grounds are literally falling apart; the roads around the lodge are full of potholes, and maintenance seems to be a low priority. The rooms lack wifi (like it's 2025 eh) and the food is poor for the prices ..." Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=2977674&PinnedHotelID=2977674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047739) ![Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7060000/7055000/7054931/w2880h1916x0y10-88dc63d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain, TAS CA $180 CA $180 total Oct 14 - Oct 15 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! 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(713 reviews) "Great location, walk to Visitor Centre to take the Park bus! Great customer service, got early checkin. Rustic charm in their spa room - tons of firewood ready for you on arrival with roaring woodstove going already.. private parking near your chalet too.." Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Cradle-Mountain-Hotels-Cradle-Mountain-Highlanders-Cottages.h7054749.Hotel-Information) ![Blackwood Park Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4530000/4525300/4525262/e876bdf0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blackwood Park Cottages 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! 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And Devils at Cradle was great ### 5/5 - Excellent Karen A stunningly beautiful place. Great that there are walks/hikes for everyone and at every level. We did the Cradle Mountain Summit which was very difficult and somewhat terrifying but I enjoyed the view very much. 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