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Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston

from A$225
9 hours 30 mins

Experience a curated day adventure to Cradle Mountain National Park from Launceston, with visits to historic towns, Sheffield's murals, guided walks, wildlife spotting, the Enchanted Forest Walk, photographic stops at Dove Lake, and cheese tasting at Ashgrove Cheese Farm.

Highlights

  • Travel south west from Launceston through lush pastures and scenic towns
  • Visit historic Carrick, Hagley, Westbury, and Deloraine
  • Explore Sheffield, known for its incredible mural art
  • Discover Cradle Mountain National Park with a stop at the Visitor Centre
  • Walk the Enchanted Forest Walk and admire native pencil pines and a waterfall
  • Take in the views around Dove Lake and majestic Cradle Mountain (weather permitting)
  • Look out for wombats, potaroos, echidnas, and wallabies
  • Visit the historic Waldheim Chalet, home of Gustev Weindorfers
  • Stop at Ashgrove Cheese Farm for cheese tasting

Inclusions

  • Guided coach transport
  • Visit to Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre
  • Guided forest walk
  • Cheese tasting at Ashgrove Cheese Farm
  • Light lunch provided

Description

Set off from Launceston and journey south west past the rolling green pastures and countryside of Tasmania. You will travel through historic towns including Carrick, Hagley, Westbury, and Deloraine, soaking up authentic Aussie charm and rural scenery. Feel like a local as you arrive in Sheffield, the famous town filled with lifelike mural art that brings its buildings to life.

Next, a real highlight awaits as you head into the heart of Cradle Mountain National Park. Begin at the Visitor Centre where you'll pick up insider insights on this UNESCO-listed wonder. Join a premium local walk along the Enchanted Forest Walk, winding through pencil pines and lush native bush, complete with a sparkling waterfall.

Weather permitting, stroll around Dove Lake for unbeatable views of the majestic Cradle Mountain. Keep your eyes peeled for wild wombats, potaroos, echidnas, and wallabies, all part of the park's hidden gems. There's time to discover the historic Waldheim Chalet, the original forest home of Gustev Weindorfers.

Before heading back to Launceston, top off your adventure with a delicious visit to Ashgrove Cheese Farm. Watch local cheese production and sample fresh Tasmanian varieties, the perfect finish to this unforgettable curated experience.

Additional Information

Start: 29 Cameron St, Launceston
This tour departs from Launceston and follows a set route through Carrick, Hagley, Westbury, Deloraine, Sheffield, Cradle Mountain National Park including the Visitor Centre, Enchanted Forest Walk, Dove Lake (weather permitting), Waldheim Chalet, and Ashgrove Cheese Farm before returning to Launceston. Light lunch, coach transport, guided walks, and cheese tasting are included as stated. All routes, stops, and inclusions follow the operational itinerary as outlined by the operator. Operator: Gray Line Tasmania