Staying safe

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Australia is generally easy to travel, but sun, water, and wildlife deserve respect. Follow local swim flags, marine stinger advice in tropical Queensland, and track conditions in alpine Tasmania.

Tell someone your walking plans, carry water, and use licensed operators for boats, flights, and adventure activities.

Feeling inspired?. Check out these tours.

Cradle Mountain to Launceston Transfer

3 hours
starts at A$135
  • Direct transfer from Cradle Mountain Visitors Centre to Launceston
  • Seasonal departures to suit your travel plans
  • Convenient afternoon departure at 2.30PM from Cradle Mountain
  • Operates as part of a day tour for a seamless experience

Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston

10 hours
starts at A$190
  • World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain National Park experience
  • Scenic walks around Dove Lake or shorter bushwalks with expert guide
  • Explore iconic Waldheim Chalet and lush rainforest waterfalls
  • Visit Sheffield, the colourful Town of Murals
  • Taste Tasmanian cheese with a stop at Ashgrove Cheese
  • Flexible pick up and drop off from Launceston hotels or airport
  • Operates Mondays and Wednesdays from central Launceston
  • Explore Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake on a day trip from Launceston
  • Travel via Sheffield, known for its incredible town murals
  • See dramatic gorges, lush rain forest, and wild button grass plains
  • Discover unique Tasmanian flora and fauna with a knowledgeable guide
  • Experience the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park

Low Head Penguin Tour

3 hours
starts at A$120
  • Get up close to the Little Penguin, also known as the Fairy Penguin, in their natural habitat
  • Visit Tasmania’s largest penguin rookery at the Low Head Coastal Reserve
  • Guided evening tour, watching penguins waddle up the beach after a day at sea
  • Unique photo opportunities with penguins (no flash photography)
  • Transfers included from all hotels and accommodation in central Launceston
  • Explore Cradle Mountain National Park and the Dove Lake Circuit
  • Venture into the ancient Enchanted Forest and King Billy Pine Walks
  • Discover Sheffield the Town of Murals
  • Hike Freycinet National Park including Wineglass Bay and Mt Amos
  • Swim at Honeymoon Bay and enjoy coastal views at Cape Tourville Lighthouse
  • Taste local seafood at Freycinet Marine Farm
  • Sweet finish with Tasmanian ice cream