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Cradle Mountain Highlights Walk & Overland Track, Tasmania

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Cradle Mountain Highlights Walk & Overland Track, Tasmania
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Cradle Mountain Highlights Walk & Overland Track, Tasmania
Itinerary
Cradle Mountain Highlights Walk & Overland Track, Tasmania
People
1 Person
Date(s)
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Duration
4 day
Guide(s)
Beth, Mat, Park Trek Walking Holidays
Reserve deposit (30%) $0
Second Payment Amount: $0

  • Lace up for 4 days of Tasmanian wilderness that’ll knock your hiking boots off. On this Overland Track highlights tour, we’ll wander ancient forests, scramble up peaks, and discover lakes so stunning they beg for a double-take. From Cradle Valley’s lush boardwalks to the jaw-dropping views at Marion’s Lookout, every trail has its own wow-factor. We’ll cross paths with wombats, trek through twisted landscapes, and soak up mountain vibes that make the everyday world feel a million miles away. We’ll end it all with a sweet loop around Dove Lake, and in the meantime, we’ll be staying in cozy accommodation, enjoying amazing food prepared by our experienced guides.

    • The trip departs out of Launceston at 7:45am from the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Our initial drive takes us into the Mersey River valley, and along the base of the Great Western Tiers before we stop for a morning tea break. At Cradle Mountain village, we’ll have lunch and head out on our main walk for the day—the Cradle Valley Boardwalk. This easy walk takes us along the course of the Dove River and features a vast assortment of native flora.

      Once at Ronny Creek, we go searching for wombats before looping around to the historic Waldheim Chalet. We’ll enjoy a short walk through an ancient forest of myrtle beech and king billy pine before meeting back up with the bus for afternoon tea. In the afternoon, we’ll head back to near the entrance of the park and take part in a series of short walks that showcase old-growth rainforest, waterfalls, and more mature stands of king billy pine. Then it’s off to our accommodation, and a delicious dinner out at a local restaurant.

      Meals: Lunch, dinner
      Hiking: 9 km / 5.6 miles
      Walking time: About 4 hours
      Accommodation: Cottage/cabin in Discovery Parks

      Cradle valley boardwalk in Tasmania

    • After breakfast, we’ll depart for another scenic walk, this time taking in the park’s eastern highlights. Starting from Dove Lake, we will take the Lake Rodway track up and over Hansons Peak. Once over the other side, we pick up our return route via the Twisted Lakes and Lake Hanson. Later on, we will find ourselves a nice rocky outcrop for lunch whilst we soak up the views.

      If energy and time permits, an hour and a half extension can be made to visit the eastern face of Cradle Mountain, and the reflective waters of Artists Pool. We loop back to the Lake Rodway Track completing the circuit and reverse our inward journey, returning to Dove Lake to meet the bus. At night, there is a great opportunity to visit the Devils at Cradle, a world-class wildlife conservation facility. Here you can encounter Tasmanian Devils in a sanctuary up close and personal. This is an optional extra at guests’ own expense.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Hiking: 10 km / 6.2 miles
      Walking time: 6 to 7 hours
      Accommodation: Cottage/cabin in Discovery Parks

      Overland Track Tour in Tasmania

    • Starting at Dove Lake, we’ll walk past Lake Lilla and Wombat Pools on our way to Marion’s Lookout. The ascent to Marion’s is an exciting, steep, and rocky section of track where we use chains to assist our climb. If time and safety permit, we may walk further on from Marion’s Lookout along the button grass plains to Kitchen Hut at the base of Cradle Mountain.

      From there, we’ll descend back towards Wombat Peak and turn onto the world-famous Overland Track towards the glacially formed Crater Lake. As we near the end of our day’s journey, we’ll pass the magnificent Crater Falls, a series of waterfall drops cascading their way through the beautiful rainforest. In the afternoon, we return to our accommodation to relax and eat.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Hiking: 7.5 km / 4.7 miles
      Walking time: About 4 hours
      Accommodation: Cottage/cabin in Discovery Parks

      Hiking on a trail in Tasmania

    • On our last day, after breakfast, we’ll head out for our final walk, the Dove Lake Circuit. This is one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks and a must-do for anyone visiting the park. We’ll visit the much-photographed boatshed on the shores of the lake, and encounter more local species of rainforest plant that only grow in the wettest of conditions, including native plum, sassafras, and the aptly named “horizontal.”

      We’ll finish our loop atop the impressive formation of Glacier Rock, which provides us with a final vista across the landscapes we have explored for the past four days. After lunch, we’ll jump back on the bus and start our return journey back to Launceston. En-route we will stop by in the lovely little town of Sheffield, where we should have ample time for a break and a wander around the muralled streets.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch
      Hiking: 6 km / 3.7 miles
      Walking time: About 2.5 hours

      Dove Lake circuit

    • What you get on this adventure:

        • Two experienced, accredited, and safety gear equipped guides
        • 4-day hiking tour of Overland Track segments & Cradle Mountain highlights
        • Pick-up and drop-off in Launceston
        • All tour transfers in a comfortable 12-seater mini-coach with luggage trailer
        • Accommodation for 3 nights in comfortable twin-shared cabins, with en-suites if available
        • 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 two-course dinners, plus trail mix, nibbles, fresh fruit, snacks, tea and coffee, biscuits/cake, and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the tour
        • All National Park entry fees
        • Carbon offset program per our sustainability principles

      What’s not included:

        • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
        • Flights and tickets
        • Pre/post tour accommodation
        • Alcoholic beverages
        • Any additional cafe/food stops not provided by your guides
        • Guide gratuities — optional
        • Travel and medical insurance — optional

    • In order to fully enjoy this Overland track tour, good fitness and previous hiking/bushwalking experience is recommended. Over 4 days, you’ll cover around 35-40 km (22-25 miles). Check out day by day instances in the itinerary.

      Some parts of the trek are graded moderate to challenging—bushwalking experience is recommended, and tracks may be long, rough, and very steep. For instance, Day 2 is a challenging day with lots of variation in elevation, and at times can be quite rough and wet underfoot. But keep in mind that this doesn’t apply to the whole trail, as there are also lots of easier parts with gentler hills. Easier options are also available, so please feel free to discuss these options with your guides.

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    • Essential items

        • Reliable and comfortable pair of walking boots or shoes that are worn in (runners and flat-soled shoes are not recommended except to wear after the day’s activities)
        • Good quality hooded rain jacket
        • Day pack of at least 20L capacity, with a load bearing harness and the ability to carry a water bladder and your required gear.
        • Fleece jacket
        • Wide-brimmed hat for sunny days
        • Beanie or woolen hat & gloves for cold days
        • Water bladder and water bottle (2L capacity)
        • Electrolytes/hydrolytes
        • High-factor sunscreen and lip balm
        • Blister pads and/or tape for rubbing/blisters
        • Antiseptic hand gel
        • Sunglasses
        • Tupperware container to carry your lunch

      Optional extras (recommended)

        • Walking poles
        • Gaiters — for safety / protection measures
        • Camera
        • Binoculars
        • Spare batteries for all devices/charger
        • Keep cup for any café stops

      Main bag (please bring your gear in a soft (rather than hard) bag)

        • 2 pairs long and/or short pants — preferably loose fitting, lightweight and quick drying
        • 2 long sleeve shirts — light, breathable sun cover
        • 4x t-shirts
        • Fleece jacket/woolen sweater for warmth
        • Swimmers/bathers, lightweight towel for swims
        • Walking socks & underwear
        • Thermals to keep warm in blustery conditions
        • Waterproof, reusable bag for worn clothing
        • Comfortable shoes & clothes for the evenings
        • Toiletries — shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, soap, toothpaste, repellents and personal items
        • PPE masks, hand sanitiser, rapid antigen tests

    • The food served on tour is designed to be healthy, hearty and home-style. The menus seek to showcase regional produce, including local cheeses, yogurt, fruit, vegetables and meats.

        • Breakfast is a continental spread of muesli, fruit, yogurt, toast and spreads. Coffee and tea are always available.
        • Lunch may vary from day to day, but includes sliced meat, salad, rolls, bread and wraps. Some days might include something different like roasted chicken.
        • Dinner is a casual two-course meal of main and dessert prepared by the guides. The menu changes to suit available fresh produce but could include a classic roast lamb, curry, or similar.
        • Dessert may include things like apple crumble, mini pavlovas or seasonal fruit salads.
        • Snacks & antipasto are provided throughout and include fresh fruit for the trail, biscuits and/or fruit cake for tea breaks.

      Each night, cheese, dips and crackers will be offered as pre-dinner nibbles, while a trail mix selection will also be provided at the start of each day. The tour does not include alcoholic beverages but guests are most welcome to bring wine/beer along with them. If you are bringing bottled wine, please pack this well in your main bag to avoid breakages.

    • We’ll be staying at cozy cottages or cabins in Discovery Parks. If you choose to book a single supplement, this means you will have one bedroom in the two-bedroom cabin and could be sharing the cabin with one or two other guests. Please note that a single supplement on this tour has limited availability.

    • Group sizes and pricing

        • For this Overland Track tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1.
        • It takes a minimum of 7 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.

      Hiking in Tasmania can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

      Min. age requirements

        • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
        • Minors older than 14 may be permitted to join the Overland track tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

      If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • The starting point of your Overland track tour is Launceston. To get there, most people fly into Launceston Airport. From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Launceston.

      Make sure to reach Launceston at least a day prior to Day 1 of the tour, as you’ll have to meet your guide early in the morning for a transfer to your first stop of the tour. Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at 7:45am in Hotel Grand Chancellor – Launceston. More information will be provided by the guides before the tour starts.

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      Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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