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Cradle Mountain Dove Lake Day Tour
Highlights
- Embark on a scenic journey from Launceston, enjoying stunning views of Sheffield's murals along the way.
- Experience a guided 6km circuit around Dove Lake, taking in iconic vistas of Cradle Mountain.
- Wander through the tranquil Ballroom Forest, immersing yourself in Tasmania's premier short walk.
- Prepare for changing weather conditions, ensuring a safe and enjoyable adventure in the alpine environment.
Departing Launceston
A full day tour to Cradle Mountain, 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.
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.
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.
Tour details
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Available from 15 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
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Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
McDermott's Cradle Mt Tours
McDermott’s Cradle Mt Tours provide dedicated touring and transport options to the iconic Cradle Mountain National Park from Launceston including day tours, guided walks, night and multiday tour experiences.
McDermott’s delivers a truly local and authentic experience which is supported by a professional team offering exceptional service along with a premium fleet of Volvo, MAN and Mercedes buses, this providing guests with quality, safety, performance and comfort.
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation