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The Lost World Canyon
Highlights
- Float gently along the river, experiencing Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area from a platypus's perspective.
- Explore ancient pencil pine trees, connecting with nature in a serene and stunning environment.
- Hear the captivating tale of James 'Philosopher' Smith, enriching your understanding of canyoning history at Cradle Mountain.
- Challenge yourself with rock jumps up to three metres high, adding an adventurous twist to your nature experience.
Float and walk through a beautiful section of the river and see the world from the point of view of a platypus. The Lost World Canyon offers a truly unique way to experience Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area. This tour is all about getting up close and personal with nature.
Available to participants aged eight and up, it is not aimed at the adrenaline junkie, but some jump rocks up to three metres high and other challenges spice things up. Some of the highlights include seeing 1000-year-old pencil pine trees and hearing the story of James ‘Philosopher’ Smith – the legendary first canyoner at Cradle Mountain.
Itinerary highlights
Cradle Mountain
Floating through a stunning part of the World Heritage Area that few people get to see.
Tour details
- On demand
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
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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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Rainbow Tasmania Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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