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CM Dove Lake

Overview

DEPART­ING LAUNCESTON

A full day tour to Cra­dle Moun­tain, with pick­ups start­ing at 7.30am. The tour trav­els via Sheffield, the Town of Murals before trav­el­ling up into the moun­tains through gorges, rain for­est and but­ton grass plains to reach the des­ti­na­tion of Cra­dle Moun­tain, one of Tasmania’s most recog­nis­able land­marks and one of Tasmania’s most vis­it­ed attractions.

On this ful­ly guid­ed day tour you expe­ri­ence the unique flo­ra, fau­na and geo­graph­i­cal fea­tures of the World Her­itage list­ed Nation­al Park.

Please advise, from the fol­low­ing pick-up points, where you will meet our coach:

  • 7.30am Tiger Bus Stop at the Ceno­taph on Pater­son Street
  • 7.35am Hotel Grand Chan­cel­lor Launceston
  • 7.40am Best West­ern Plus Launceston
  • 7.45am Launce­s­ton Backpackers

Expe­ri­ence Cra­dle Moun­tains most pop­u­lar walk with a guid­ed 6km cir­cuit around Dove Lake.

A great intro­duc­to­ry walk to the park. Enjoy icon­ic views of Cra­dle Moun­tain and walk through the tran­quil Ball­room For­est on one of Tasmania’s pre­mier short walks.

ABOUT

Tour: The dura­tion of the walk is approx­i­mate­ly 4hrs includ­ing lunch.

Grade 3: Some bush­walk­ing expe­ri­ence rec­om­mend­ed. Tracks may have short steep hill sec­tions, a rough sur­face and many steps.

Walk­er safe­ty: Dove Lake | Parks & Wildlife Ser­vice Tasmania

Weath­er con­di­tions in Tas­ma­nia can change quick­ly and fre­quent­ly, espe­cial­ly in alpine areas. Snow, rain, wind and sun are all pos­si­ble at any time of the year, and bush­fires can occur between Octo­ber and March.

Impor­tant: please observe all track signs – they are pro­vid­ed for your safe­ty. Always stay on the formed walk­ing tracks, this is both for your own safe­ty and to pro­tect the sen­si­tive alpine environment.

Detailed Itinerary

Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without notice.

  • Day 1: Dove Lake Circuit - Cradle Mountain

    Departing Launceston between 7.30-8.00am from one of our four pickup points, we and travel through the scenic Meander Valley and follow the Great Western Tiers to visit the beautiful township of Sheffield featuring more than 140 murals which depict the pioneering history and character of the Cradle Mountain region.

    From Sheffield we continue our journey past the old Hydro township of Gowrie Park and through the Forth River gorge and move through eucalyptus forests and button grass plains to Cradle Mountain, one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks and one of Tasmania’s most visited attractions and the jewel in the crown of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

    Discover the rugged and stunning beauty of the ancient Cradle Valley, its complex geology, ancient rainforests and heaths with a hike of Dove Lake that will take you up to Glacier Rock and visit one of Dove Lake’s quartzite beaches. On clear days you will see the magnificent, jagged dolerite peaks of Cradle Mountain and see Kathleen Falls on the other side of the Lake.

    Our walk will begin with a safety debriefing at the foot of the Lake. The track is 6km in length, which is walked in a clockwise direction.

    We set out from Dove Lake directly beneath Cradle Mountain. This premier walk will offer you some spectacular views of the famous mountain!

    The walk will take approximately 4hrs including a lunch stop along the way. The track travels around Dove Lake, passing beneath the mountain, then returns through stunning rainforest to the tour starting point. You will have the opportunity to venture through some of Tasmania's special vegetation found in this area.

    A picnic style lunch is provided as part of the tour. This will be issued to you prior to the walk; please ensure you have a suitable bag to take this with you. Ensure you read through the walk safety guidelines and requirements prior to booking this tour.

    IMPORTANT: this track is noted at a Grade 3 for hiking; some bushwalking experience is recommended. Tracks during the walk may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. Please ensure you have an adequate fitness level to complete the walk for your own safety.

Tour Highlights

  • Sheffield Township
  • Dove Lake Circuit
  • Cradle Mountain
  • Glacier Rock and the Boat Shed
  • Tour does not oper­ate on Christ­mas Day
  • Com­fort­able stur­dy walk­ing shoes
  • Wet weath­er jack­ets and warm cloth­ing is rec­om­mend­ed, wet weath­er pants are optional
  • Hat, sun­glass­es, sunscreen
  • Please note does NOT include Launce­s­ton Air­port pick up or drop off

Key Details

Inclusions

  • Launceston departure
  • Fully commentary and guiding - 10hrs
  • National Park Pass
  • Hikers Lunch Pack

Not Included

  • Accommodation

Payment Terms

  • Full payment is required to book this tour
  • Tours can be purchased at the Cradle Mountain Office

A good level of fitness is required to complete this circuit for your own safety.

It is at the discretion of the tour guide to deny a passenger participation due to the physical demands of the walk. Should this be the case, the passenger will be transferred to participate in the Park Explorer Tour

This tour operates in all weather conditions, unless cancelled by the tour operator. Wind, rain and snow can occur anytime of the year.

This tour does not operate on Christmas Day.