Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania
Cradle Mountain-Lake Saint Clair National Park is located in the Central Highlands of Tasmania, the island state of Australia. This park has two main attractions - Cradle Mountain making up the north of the park, with Lake Saint Clair in the south.
Gustav Weindorfer first visited Cradle Mountain in 1910 and really liked it. He purchased some land and built by 1912 a chalet for guests. In 1935 the Overland 80 km track was created and rangers guided tours along it.
Cradle Mountain-Lake Saint Clair National Park has many mountains and spectacular lakes. Mountains which have made this national park famous include Cradle Mountain. Dove Lake and Lake Saint Clair are truly breathtaking. There are many short walks to walk and some long walks. Each of these walks is a fascinating experience.
Padmelons, Bennett's wallabies, wombats and possums are some of the animals you will meet in this park. Watch out for the Currawongs (the look like ravens), who have learnt to unzip packs. Even if they can't get to your food, they can peck holes in things through your pack. Feeding animals is strictly prohibited in Cradle Mountain-Lake Saint Clair National Park. Fines will be imposed if you are caught feeding animals. Park rangers are patrolling the park. Do not risk getting fined. Fines will be in large amounts.
The climate here in Cradle Mountain-Lake Saint Clair National Park is Very unpredictable and can change extremely rapidly. In this part of Tasmania, it rains 9 out of 10 days a year, so fully equip yourself with gear for wet weather. The temperature is always colder than other parts of Tasmania, although it is not far south. Precipitation here is high because of the large number of trees. It could be raining for 5 minutes, and then it is suddenly sunny. Rain here is very light, like little flakes of water. Bring a raincoat instead of an umbrella, because it is extremely windy and you do not want to risk spoiling your brolly. Get ready for freak weather - including snow in summer.
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Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania
Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania
2017-03-03 Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre to Lake Dove Parking
Tasmania, Australia Cradle Mountain National Park #3 Visitor Center 17 January 2016
Cradle Mountain 2015
A walk in the Cradle MT National Park to see the fagus.
Cradle Mountain Hotel and the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery
Welcome to Cradle Mountain Hotel in highlands of North West Tasmania. We invite you to explore the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park and relax at the end of the day in the comfort of our hotel. Enjoy all-day dining, a day spa, wilderness boardwalk and all visitors receive complimentary access to The Wilderness Gallery located at our hotel. When you are touring Tasmania, we're here to provide a warm welcome, a restful night and local tips for your journey ahead.
Visit cradlemountainhotel.com.au for more information or to book your visit.
Overland Track - Cradle Mountain to Lake St. Clair - Day 6
The final day on the Overland Track. Narcissus hut to Cynthia Bay (Lake St. Clair Visitor Centre).
Cradle Mountain
A walk around Dove Lake
Tasmania, Australia Cradle Mountain National Park #4 Visitor Center 17 January 2016
Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery
The Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery is a showcase of wilderness-inspired art on the edge of the Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park. The Gallery is open to all visitors to the Cradle Mountain region and features rooms dedicated to the Tasmanian Tiger, photography, sculpture and more, as well as an artist in residence program. Don't miss this amazing experience in the heart of Tasmania's wilderness. wildernessgallery.com.au
2016-11-11 Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre to Dove Lake, after the Gate
Horse Riding Cradle Mountain Tasmania Australia
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Cradle Mountain Horse Riding -- The Speeler Plain ride
Our riders are offered the unique opportunity of horseriding through the spectacular Vale of Belvoir conservation area, right on the edge of the Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area. We pick you up from your Cradle Mountain accommodation or the visitors centre and take you to the stables at the base of the Speeler Plain where you will be fitted out with helmets and boots prior to a safety briefing and introduction to your horse.
Your ride climbs up through the changing mix of Alpine Eucalypt and Myrtle Forest to the button grass plains at the top of The Speeler Plain.
This is the view of Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, Western Bluff, Mt Roland and Black Bluff.
This is the most spectacular vista available to our guests without having to do some serious bushwalking!
Even more importantly the only people you share it with are your horse, your guide and a maximum of four other guests!
Whilst all our horses have a personality, their main attribute is their love for people. Just like their clients our horses come in all shapes, sizes and colours and we don't care if they are well behaved mares or well behaved geldings, as long as they are well behaved!
Trips Includes
Tasmania, Australia Cradle Mountain National Park #26 Dove Lake Walk 17 January 2016
Tasmania, Australia Cradle Mountain National Park #8 Dove Lake Walk 17 January 2016
Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain 2015 - Cradle Mountain Ascent
This is the ride into the heart of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, and out to Dove Lake - part of the Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain route. You can experience it yourself as part of the event. For more info visit peakschallenge.com.au
Tasmania, Australia Cradle Mountain National Park #27 Dove Lake Walk 17 January 2016
Tasmania, Australia Cradle Mountain National Park #10 Dove Lake Walk 17 January 2016
Tasmania, Australia Cradle Mountain National Park #15 Dove Lake Walk 17 January 2016
Tasmania, Australia Cradle Mountain National Park #9 Dove Lake Walk 17 January 2016
Tasmania, Australia Cradle Mountain National Park #29 Dove Lake Walk Wild Wombat 17 January 201