Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain is located in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, 144km from Launceston. Part of Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area, the park is a splendour of nature, untamed alpine landscapes and restful lakes. Cradle Mountain rises above the glacially formed Dove Lake (934m), Lake Wilks, and Crater Lake.

There is a parking area at Ronny Creek, the outlet of Lake Dove, which is approximately 8 km from the national park visitors’ centre. A shuttle bus runs between the two.

If you are interested in the natural history of the park, you'll enjoy the displays and interpretation at the Visitor Centre, which you pass as you travel towards Dove Lake. National Parks passes are also available there.