Top Things to do in Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
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Discover the best top things to do in Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Australia including Cradle Mountain, Marion's Lookout Walk, Lake St. Clair, Dove Lake Circuit, Cradle Country Adventures, Waldheim Alpine Spa.
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1. Cradle Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,196 reviews
Reviewed By DeSignBoard_P - Melbourne, Australia
One of the most beautiful national parks in Tasmania, the Cradle Mountain National Park offers breath-taking views of the surrounding areas from numerous hiking trails spread throughout the national park. These hiking trails range from a couple of hours to a couple of days, depending on how adventurous you want to be. The most popular is the hike from Dove Lake to Marion's Lookout and back, which takes about 5 to 6 hours and includes a few difficult places to navigate. The park incurs entrance fees, either per person or per vehicle if you purchase a 24 hour or a 60 day parks pass. The 60 day parks pass would be the most economical if you are planning on visiting multiple national parks in Tasmania.
2. Marion's Lookout Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By 264lynnea - Anchorage, United States
We actually stopped at Marion's lookout as part of the Overland track but the lookout hike makes a wonderful day hike as well. We started from Ronny creek in drizzle and by the time we reached Marion's lookout the sky was clearing and we got stunning views of Cradle Mtn, Dove Lake and vicinity. It's a great rest stop or place for a picnic. Families with young children can do the hike and we even witnessed a birthday party for a youngster while eating our lunch. You need a park pass but the day hike is free. Be sure to go prepared for all kinds of weather as we witnessed rapid changing weather.
3. Lake St. Clair
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 392 reviews
Reviewed By YoungWebster - Innisfail, Australia
We arrived in mid September to this wondrous location, missing out on witnessing snow by mere days! Nonetheless, the area is spectacular, the mountain itself (Cradle Mountain) did have traces of snow on its slopes, adding to the majesty of the place. The lake is like a mirror, reflecting Cradle Mountain in its surface.Other attractions in the area included: The Tasmanian Devil Experience, where you can witness these little fur balls of terror, being fed at nightfall in a controlled environment, the Granddaughter loved this immensely!
4. Dove Lake Circuit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,062 reviews
Is the picturesque lake that has Cradle Mountain in the back ground, part of the Tasmanian World Heritage Wilderness Area in Tasmania.
Reviewed By Archaeobuff - Sydney, Australia
We took the shuttle to the Dove Lake Car Park and then walked 5 minutes down to the lake and around for a bit just to take in the stupendous view on a sunny day of the lake beneath craggy Cradle Mountain. They are building a huge lookout at the end of the car park which should give an even better view.
5. Cradle Country Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Q8534IStimw - Buxton, Australia
We enjoyed a 2 day ride with Cradle Country Adventures at Bakers Beach. Our guide Barbara was not only an experienced horse woman she was very informative and a great conversationist. Pre ride safety briefings are comprehensive but tailored to the riders experience. Balancing the needs of learners, intermediates and experienced riders was an obvious objective of this trail ride & Barbara balanced this really well. Likewise the horses are clearly well looked after and we were perfectly matched to the horses provided. Our day 1 ride was the 3 hr bush ride where we climbed a nearby mountain range to take in the awesome views of the coastline and the surrounding Narawntapu National Park. That night was spent at the Bakers Beach Homestead which is not only very comfortable but full of character. Having a ‘sundowner’ on the front verandah gazing over the tidal flats and abundant native wildlife was a great reward after a few hours in the saddle. Full kitchen, hot shower, wood heater and comfy beds about a kilometre from the horse yards make this a perfect accommodation option if you need somewhere to stay after or between rides. Our day 2 ride was along Bakers Beach (another 3hrs) and again Barbara catered for the needs of all riders - with ample opportunity to canter or trot dependant on your riding ability. Bakers Beach is perfect for horse riding and (although close) this was our favourite of the two rides - can’t beat walking through the shallows on horseback or cantering along the low tide mark. Finally, Ray and Laura were excellent to deal with in the lead up to our booking and were very responsive to emails & phone calls - even helping us out with a last minute car rental disaster. If you are looking for an outdoor based activity we couldn’t recommend Cradle Country Adventures any higher and I have no doubt next time we’re back in Tassie we’ll pay another visit.
6. Waldheim Alpine Spa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
If you're interested in a little pampering or a reviving treatment, the Waldheim Alpine Spa offers an alternative to the Lodge's more active pursuits. The Spa offers a vast range of face and body therapies, including Massage, Hot stones, Facials, Manicures , Pedicures and houses a dedicated therapeutic area known as The Sanctuary, available for communal use or private bookings. The Waldheim Alpine Spa is available to patrons 16 years and older.
Reviewed By 878katb
We booked a couples package for our Christmas present to eachother, amd after a few days of walking, this was just what we needed. The staff were so helpful ane accommodating in fitting us in last minute and the private sunken bath was amazing. Such a beautiful view. Well worth it! I'll be recommending this spa to anyone going to Cradle Mountain.
