Cradle Mountain Experience

The beauty, the peace, the exhilaration - all the atmosphere of Cradle Mountain, is yours to discover on this comfortable 3 day walking holiday.

Carrying just a day pack , explore the mountainous terrain, temperate forests & unique flora and fauna. Climb Cradle Mountain and marvel at the 360-degree panoramic views of Tasmania's highest mountains and surrounding wilderness area. At the end of each day you are treated to some warm hospitality in our comfortable and exclusive cabins as our expert guides prepare delicious meals to re-energize you for the next day's activity.

The evenings are for you to relax at the cabins, wonder at the local environment, or enjoy reminiscing of the day's events.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 Distance approx 5km Walking Time approx 3 -4 hrs
Launceston to Cradle Mountain

Today you will be picked up from your accommodation in Launceston between 8.00am and 8.30am & transferred to a pre-departure briefing at The Arthouse Hostel in Launceston beginning at 8.30am. Your guides will present a general overview of the trip, conduct a gear check and provide the opportunity to hire/borrow any equipment/clothing that you may need. We will aim to depart at approx
9.30am, transferring to our private cabins at Cradle Mountain which will take approximately 3 hours including a mid journey leg stretch in Sheffield & Tassie's town of murals.

On arrival we will unload the bus and have lunch before setting off on an afternoon walk around the beautiful Dove Lake. During the walk your guides will take the time to introduce this spectacular area to you & the history of the region, its pioneers, the amazing prehistoric plant life and impressive views of Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake you will witness. In the evening your guides will prepare a feast for you to enjoy as you relive the excitement of the day & prepare for our full day in the National Park
tomorrow.
MEALS: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Distance up to 12km Walking Time up to 8hrs
Cradle Mountain NP

Today can be as challenging or as leisurely as you wish. Conditions permitting, your guides will offer you the opportunity to trek to the base of Cradle Mountain and to climb to its summit. The breathtaking 360 degree views on offer are a worthy reward for the effort required to reach the summit. En route you will encounter the beautiful Crater Falls and Crater Lake before tackling the steep trail up to Marion's Lookout. If weather or other conditions prevent our summit attempt there are numerous alternatives, a popular one is the challenging Face Track which skirts beneath the well known outline of Cradle Mountain.

Your guides are passionate about this wonderland and will provide a day full of highlights. Blue skies or rough weather this region provides a very special experience. Your guides will provide a packed lunch and plenty of snacks to keep your energy up whilst wandering throughout the day. When we return to our cabins you will be able to freshen up and relax while your guides prepare another hearty evening meal.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Distance approx 5km Walking Time approx 3hrs
Cradle Mountain to Launceston

This morning we will pack up our belongings, load the bus and enjoy a selection of morning walks including the King Billy Walk. This walk takes in some of the oldest trees in the world including an ancient King Billy that is between 1500 and 2000 years old. Our walking complete, we will share a picnic lunch at the National Park & check out the visitor centre. Travelling back to Launceston we will pass through the wonderful Tassie countryside with its rolling farmland and colonial style towns & arriving back at your
accommodation at approx 5pm.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

Other Details

Accommodation Details

2 night´s comfortable cabin accommodation (3-8 share)

Both nights on the 3 Day Cradle Mountain Experience Tour will be accommodated at Black Jack Cabins. The cabins are ideally located on Cradle Mountain Road, just outside of the National Park boundary. The cabins are bunk style and are three and eight share with shared separate bathroom facilities. Most groups are made up of a mixture of single participants and couples. If you are traveling alone we will try to accommodate you with other people of the same sex, this usually sorts itself out naturally.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

22 Oct 2009 380 GBP
08 Nov 2009 380 GBP
12 Nov 2009 380 GBP
20 Sep 2009 380 GBP
11 Oct 2009 380 GBP
05 Jul 2009 380 GBP
12 Jul 2009 380 GBP
19 Jul 2009 380 GBP
26 Jul 2009 380 GBP
02 Aug 2009 380 GBP
09 Aug 2009 380 GBP
16 Aug 2009 380 GBP
23 Aug 2009 380 GBP
30 Aug 2009 380 GBP
03 Sep 2009 380 GBP
06 Sep 2009 380 GBP

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