- Day Trips
- Cradle Mountain, Launceston
- Cradle Mountain National Park Full Day Tour Departs from Launceston
Cradle Mountain National Park Full Day Tour Departs from Launceston
- Cradle Mountain, Launceston
- English
- 9.5 hours (approx.)
- Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
- Instant Confirm
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked.
- 2. National park entrance fee
- 3. Visit Ashgrove Cheese Farm
- 4. Fresh fruit and bottle of water on departure
- 5. Lunch
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked.
- 2. National park entrance fee
- 3. Visit Ashgrove Cheese Farm
- 4. Fresh fruit and bottle of water on departure
- 5. Lunch
Not included
- 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 2. Souvenirs
- 3. Travel Insurance
Destination | Cradle Mountain, Launceston |
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Depature point | ● Departs: - Season 1 (01 September-30 April): daily - Season 2 (01 May-31 August): Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December) ● Departure Point: Cornwall Square Transit Centre (Address: 182 Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250) ● Departure Time: 08:00 Departure time is reference only and subject to availability. Precise departure time will be advised in your booking confirmation email. Complementary transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked. ● Arrives back at approximately 17:30 |
How to get there | Complimentary transfer from/to selected hotels included. Please indicate the name of your hotel at the point of booking - the most convenient pick-up location and time will be advised in your booking confirmation. |
Check-in requirements | Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the coach is late or you are not being picked up, please call The Service Provider and quote your confirmation number to double check. |
What to bring/wear | ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months. ● Comfortable enclosed walking shoes ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Water bottle, Snacks ● Umbrella / raincoat if rains ● Insect repellent ● Camera ● Money/credit card for optional purchases |
Other info | 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】 Please refer to https://www.grayline.com.au/ for the latest updates during the post-Covid period. ************************************************************************************************************ ● Child Policy -It is Tasmanian law that infants occupy a seat. -Infants travelling on a Public Day Tour aged between 0-3 will be given an allocated seat and be seated in a Child Restraint Seat subject to availability. -Child Restraint Seats will be available for hire or the customer may supply their own. -Children aged 4-7 travelling on a Public Day Tour must be seated in an allocated seat and wear a seat belt. -Booster Seats are available as an option for hire or the customer may supply their own. -Children aged 4-7 must not travel in the first two rows of the coach on a Public Day Tour. ● General -Itineraries, prices and days of operation are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. A fuel levy may apply when world oil prices exceed the allowance in the fare. -State and territory laws require all passengers to wear seat belts in seat belt equipped vehicles. The service provider is not responsible for monitoring this requirement. -Parents, guardians or the client are required to ensure all children wear seat belts in seat belt equipped vehicles. -The service provider is not responsible for the provision, installation and securing of children and child booster seats, capsules and child restraints. Parents, guardians or the client are responsible to provide, install and secure all child restraint and booster seats. -The service provider is not responsible for the behaviour and safety of children when not accompanied by a parent or guardian. -Customers are responsible for their own physical safety at all venues and locations. -Parents or Guardians are responsible for the safety of children at all venues and locations. The service provider reserves the right to deny travel where a risk to customers, public or staff is perceived. -Passengers must be able to ensure their own safety and enjoyment on the tour (including any stops and venues visited) and passengers with special needs must be accompanied by a carer or assistant where necessary. -Passengers travelling in a wheel chair must travel in the wheel chair unless a spare coach seat is available. -Wheel chairs will only be unloaded at stops which are longer than 15 minutes. -The service provider is not responsible for the anchoring of the wheel chair. -No illicit drugs or alcohol are to be consumed on any service provider's vehicle. -Smoking is not permitted on any service provider's vehicle. -The service provider reserves the right to eject any passengers behaving in an inappropriate, offensive, intoxicated or destructive manner from the vehicle or to stop the vehicle until the relevant behaviour ceases or the situation is otherwise resolved. This may include requesting that police or other relevant authorities attend. -Passengers and the person booking are responsible for any damage they directly or indirectly cause to the vehicle. Examples of damage include vandalism, food or beverage spillage and breakage of interior or exterior fittings. -To the extent permitted by law, service provider reserves is not responsible for any damage or soiling of luggage. -The service provider is not a bailee in respect of any lost property left on service provider's vehicle and does not guarantee the security of any lost property. -The service provider recommends that all customers obtain an appropriate Travel Insurance policy. -Pending tide conditions on the river, the cruise may need to go in the opposite direction. -The service provider reserves the right to modify or cancel tours and bookings leading up to and on the day of travel due to road, weather or other operational needs warranted at the time and will always be in the best interest and safety of all clients. |
2 Overview
Cradle Mountain National Park Full Day Tour Departs from Launceston
Cradle Mountain
Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Cradle Mountain forms the northern end of Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. It is one of the state's most special destinations where the flora is rich and diverse … age-old pines border glacial lakes and icy streams flow down craggy mountains. This wild landscape is a favourite for eager bushwalkers.
Highlights
- The tour starts as you travel south west from Launceston through green pastures, skirting the mountains of the Great Western Tiers towards Cradle Mountain National Park
- Pass quaint and historical towns of Carrick, Hagley and Westbury and the scenic town of Deloraine renowned for their arts and crafts.
- Stop at Sheffield - the town of murals,
- Here you can see the many intricate and life-like murals that adorn the town's buildings.
- As you traverse through dense forest and mountainous terrain look out for wombats, potaroos and wallabies that inhabit Cradle Mountain National Park.
- Visit the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre for an insight and appreciation of the area.
- Perhaps take a short stroll along Enchanted Forest Walk viewing pencil pines, lush forest and a spectacular waterfall
- There is an opportunity to take a short stroll around Dove Lake as you take in views of the powerful and majestic Cradle Mountain (weather permitting
- Maybe visit Waldheim Chalet (forest home) of Gustav Weindorfer
- On the return to Launceston, visit Ashgrove Cheese Farm for some famous Tasmanian cheese
- Learn how cheese is made and sample the numerous variety of cheese made on the premises before heading back to Launceston
Walk through the Enchanted Forest and around the spectacular scenery of Dove Lake and indulge on some of Australia's finest cheeses.
Go deep into the Tasmanian forest and experience the solitary wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest, wildlife and unsurpassed beauty of this World Heritage listed National Park.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.