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Cradle & Fury Gorge Adventure
Highlights
- Soar above Cradle Mountain and witness breathtaking views of Dove Lake and Crater Lake nestled below.
- Explore the untouched Fury Gorge from the sky, revealing its dramatic chasms and rugged beauty.
- Glide past the unique Barn Bluff, capturing stunning aerial perspectives of this iconic landscape.
- Spot winding walking tracks and the alpine village of Pencil Pine on your return flight, enhancing your adventure.
Cradle Mountain Helicopters offer scenic tours over the Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park and beyond.
The 20-minute Cradle Mountain & Fury Gorge Adventure is our most popular tour at Cradle Mountain Helicopters. We depart from our helipad at the northern end of the visitor information centre carpark and take to the skies heading south.
As we lift into the air, the iconic form of Cradle Mountain rises in front of us with Dove Lake and Crater Lake nestled at its base. Our pilot then takes us past the western side of Cradle Mountain and we fly over the deep chasm of the untouched Fury Gorge. From here, we meander past the unique Barn Bluff before turning over Lake Will and heading north once again.
On our way back to the hangar, we return past Cradle Mountain and passengers are able to see the many walking tracks winding their way through the landscape as well as the little alpine village of Pencil Pine.
Please note that all of our flights are subject to suitable flying weather.
Itinerary highlights
Cradle Mountain
One of Tasmania’s most famous and most beautiful locations.
Tour details
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Operation information
Cradle Mountain Helicopters
Cradle Mountain Helicopters offer scenic flights over the wonderous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and beyond.
The pilots and support staff are all local Tasmanians who will always do their best to provide customers with an enthralling and memorable experience of the beautiful place that they are lucky enough to call home.
They have a range of flight options available and can provide customised charters (subject to FNA), so there is something to suit every traveller.
Cradle Mountain Helicopters have a variety of different aircraft that we use at different times, subject to availability. Their range includes AS350 B2 & B3 Squirrels, Bell 206 Jetrangers and a Robinson R44.
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Accreditations
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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