From Hobart: Cradle Mountain Full Day Tour

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Activity provider:Derwent Experience
From Hobart: Cradle Mountain Full Day Tour
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Top rated
4.943548 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.943548 out of 5 stars
124 reviews

Experience Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a full-day trip from Hobart. Take in the spectacular scenery at Marion'ns Lookout, and stop for a picnic.

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Duration 15 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
You have to inform the activity provider where you are staying the night before the tour and be ready from 6:00 AM.
Small group
Limited to 11 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
Jenny – Australia

Very well planned. Informative. Lovely places to stop en route.

C
Claire – Australia

Although it’s a long journey from Hobart to Cradle Mountain, Sam, our tour guide, made the whole experience enjoyable and comfortable for everyone. He is friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what he does. Along the way, he took us to a few hidden spots that most tourists would not know about. His enthusiasm and care really made the day special. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cradle Mountain. You’ll be in great hands with Sam.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Hobart

  • Deloraine

    Break time, Breakfast (45 minutes)

    Extra fee
  • Timeline stop icon

    Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

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    Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

    Hiking (3.75 hours)

  • Local restaurant

    Break time, Dinner (45 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Arrive back at:

    Hobart

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Admire the countryside of Tasmania on a 372-mile (600 km) road trip in comfort
  • Visit Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Embrace the elements in the wilderness and look out for the local native animals
  • Stop for a picnic lunch in the wilderness and dine in the Tasmanian wilderness
  • Go hiking in the wild for up to 4 hours and choose a trail that is suited to you

Full description

Depart from Hobart to spend the whole day in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Hike in the wilderness and explore Marion's Lookout, Ronny Creak, and the Dove Lake Circuit. Gaze at Cradle mountain and enjoy a picnic in the great outdoors in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Board your eleven-seater bus at the hotel early in the morning and relax aboard, with reclining seats, plenty of luggage space and phone chargers. Then, stop in the town of Deloraine and purchase breakfast at Mamma Buzz Café. Arrive at Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and go hiking.


Walk up to Marion's Lookout and out again via Ronny Creek, or go on the Dove Lake Circuit. Marvel at the beautiful Tasmanian wilderness, and dare yourself to drink water straight from the river in the Enchanted Forest. Bring your own food and stop for a picnic lunch.


Finally, head back to Hobart at sunset, and stop to have dinner at the Empire Hotel to cap off a wonderful day.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park Entry Ticket
  • Shuttle Bus Ticket (important to get to Dove Lake)
  • Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake Hiking Map
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • People with motion sickness

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Packed lunch
  • Headphones
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place in most weather conditions, even if the forecast is for rain or snow
  • There is ample shelter and a log fire may be lit in case of bad weather
  • The tour will only be canceled if there is extreme weather
  • A neck pillow and headphones may make it more comfortable to travel on the bus
  • Comfort stops are made along the way
  • Breakfast will be at 8:45 AM, for 45 minutes
  • Dinner will be at 5:30 PM for 1 hour
  • Please bring your own lunch

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 124 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Jenny – AustraliaJune 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Very well planned. Informative. Lovely places to stop en route.
C
Claire – AustraliaMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Although it’s a long journey from Hobart to Cradle Mountain, Sam, our tour guide, made the whole experience enjoyable and comfortable for everyone. He is friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what he does. Along the way, he took us to a few hidden spots that most tourists would not know about. His enthusiasm and care really made the day special. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cradle Mountain. You’ll be in great hands with Sam.
D
Dana – United KingdomApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
This was one of the best organized tours I have ver been on in my travels. Sam has got this downs to a science. His tour allows you to do something not usually accessible without feeling rushed once. We actually got to do a great moderate trail (easier options were also available) and see wildlife. The meal stops were delicious and great value. I recommend this to anyone traveling to Hobart that is not able to rent a car/fit in cradle mountain otherwise.

Product ID: 446509

Activity provider:Derwent Experience

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