Shuttles
Cradle Mountain Visitors - Public Transport Shuttle
Access to Cradle Mountain National Park and Dove Lake is by the National Park Shuttle Bus.
The Cradle Discoverer operated by McDermott’s Coaches consists of a fleet of purpose-built hybrid diesel-electric, low floor, wheelchair accessible buses.
This is a world-first for hybrid coach technology on a tourism platform, delivering environmentally sensitive and sustainable transport.
Shuttle bus hours change according to seasonal demand. Generally, this is 8:00am to 6:00pm every 10 – 15 minutes over summer (1 October to 31 March), and 9:00am to 5:00pm every 15 – 20 minutes over winter (1 April to 30 September). Refer to parks.tas.gov.au for further information.
Details for transport from Launceston/Cradle Mountain and Cradle Mountain/Launceston please visit https://mcdermotts.com.au/tour…
Tour Group Transfers
McDermott’s offer an exclusive fully guided tour for individual groups which includes a comprehensive commentary and a pick up and drop off at all Cradle Mountain locations. We also offer private one way and return transfers for groups.
Further details https://mcdermotts.com.au/tour…
This sustainable mode of transport is a first to be introduced in any National Park in Australia. The hybrid buses travel predominately in silent mode and all buses have been fitted with large windows to ensure maximum viewing on the journey into one of Tasmania’s most iconic National Parks.
The Shuttle Bus Service was introduced to protect the important values of the World Heritage Area by limiting vehicle numbers in the park.
Image: The first Hybrid coaches to be utilised in a World Heritage area in the world offering superior environmental outcomes and a sustainable transport option.
The Shuttle Bus Service operates on a regular schedule from the Cradle Mt Visitors Centre into Dove Lake and returns all year round however operating hours and frequency will vary depending on the time of the year.
Private vehicle access is not permitted between the Visitor Centre and Dove Lake during Shuttle Bus operating hours.
Image: The silent and approach and departure of the Cradle Discoverer significantly enhances the visitor experience and enables visitors to better appreciate the spectacular World Heritage Park.
