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Dove Canyon
Highlights
- Abseil into Dove Canyon, experiencing the thrill of descending into Tasmania's breathtaking Wilderness World Heritage Area.
- Jump seven metres into deep pools at Freestyle Falls, feeling the rush of cool water on a warm day.
- Slide down the Laundry Shoot, enjoying the exhilarating rush of a massive natural water slide in the canyon.
- Explore hidden caves, marveling at the light beckoning from the tunnel as you bob towards an unforgettable surprise.
An action packed day in an amazing place. After abseiling into the canyon, we soon come to Freestyle Falls and jump the seven metres into the deep pool below. We continue through the canyon, encountering five more waterfalls.
A highlight is the Laundry Shoot – a massive natural water slide in the heart of the canyon. Finding yourself in a large cave-like area, you bob towards the light at the end of the tunnel that seems to be sucking you toward it with more force the closer you get. We won’t spoil the surprise of what happens next…but it’s damn cool.
This amazing part of Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area can be seen by no way other than canyoning. There’s plenty of time to soak in the grandeur of the place in between the heart-pumping waterfalls.
Dove Canyon is our most action-packed adventure, but participants do not need previous experience – just a sense of adventure and the ability to swim.
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Cradle Mountain
Tour details
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Available from 12 November 2022 to 31 March 2027
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Cradle Mountain Canyons
Discover the secret side of Cradle Mountain on canyoning, packrafting or Dove Lake kayak tour.
Canyoning involves putting on a wetsuit and helmet and swimming, floating, abseiling, walking and jumping your way through a section of river – like white water rafting without the raft.
Packrafting is fast becoming a very popular way to explore the Tassie wilds. On our tulumpanga/Alum Cliffs trip, we pack everything you need for three days of fun rapids and two of the most stunning campsites you will ever see. Packrafts are stable and easy to paddle, so no previous experience is necessary.
The Dove Canyon Tour is a full-on day involving an abseil into the canyon, followed by six waterfall jumps and slides and a number of other obstacles. No experience is necessary – just a reasonable level of fitness and the ability to swim.
The Lost World Canyon is a much easier and shorter option, great for families and available to participants aged at least eight. You’ll be getting up close and personal with nature.
Canyoning tours depart from the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre.
Packrafting tours depart from Launceston weekly Dec-March.
Dove Lake Kayak tours run daily from the Dove Lake viewing shelter, in our hand-built King Billy pine kayaks.
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Rainbow Tasmania Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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