Cradle Mountain Explorer: Hobart to Launceston

Overview

Travel from Hobart to Launceston through the heart of Tasmania, spending around 3.5 hours in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. This one-way day tour is designed for travellers continuing north who want to experience Cradle Mountain without backtracking to Hobart.

Highlights

Campbell Town

Break the journey after approximately 90 minutes for coffee, a light snack and time to stretch your legs.

Sheffield - Town of Murals

Explore the streets of Sheffield and its extensive collection of murals depicting the region's history, people and landscape.

Dove Lake

Spend approximately two hours at Dove Lake. Complete the circuit if time and conditions suit, or choose shorter walks for alpine views beneath Cradle Mountain.

Ancient rainforest walks

Explore the Enchanted Forest, King Billy Pine and Pencil Pine Falls areas, with ancient trees, moss-covered rainforest and clear streams. Keep watch for wombats, wallabies and other native wildlife; sightings are not guaranteed.

What's Included

• Hotel pickup from selected Hobart locations


• Launceston CBD hotel drop-off


• National park entry


• Space for standard luggage


• Transport and a knowledgeable local guide

Not Included

• Accommodation in Launceston


• Meals and beverages


• Any onward bus ticket from Launceston to Hobart

Itinerary

• 7:00 am - Depart Hobart after selected hotel pickups


• Morning - Campbell Town break and Sheffield visit


• Midday and afternoon - Approximately 3.5 hours in Cradle Mountain National Park, including Dove Lake and shorter rainforest walks


• Late afternoon - Scenic drive to Launceston


• Approximately 6:00-6:15 pm - Launceston CBD hotel drop-off

Important Information

Returning to Hobart

This tour finishes in Launceston and does not return to Hobart. A scheduled bus currently departs the Kinetic bus station in Launceston at approximately 6:10 pm and arrives in Hobart at approximately 9:00 pm. Book this separately in advance and recheck the operator timetable before travel.

If the tour is delayed, your guide may arrange a connection at Perth where practical. Connections cannot be guaranteed, so do not rely on a tight onward flight or other fixed departure.

Continue via Wineglass Bay

Continue to Hobart the following day on A Day at Wineglass Bay - Launceston to Hobart. Book the two products separately.

Advise the team in advance if you are travelling with excess baggage and tell your guide where you are staying in Launceston.

Pickup times vary by hotel and begin before 7:00 am. Check your booking carefully and arrive early.

Cradle Mountain weather changes quickly. Bring warm layers, waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes, water and food for the day.

Walking options depend on time, weather, track conditions and individual fitness. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.