85km (53 miles) S of Devonport; 175km (109 miles) NW of Hobart
The national park and World Heritage area that encompasses both Cradle Mountain and Lake St. Clair is one of the most spectacular regions in Australia and, after Hobart and Port Arthur, the most visited place in Tasmania. The 1,545m (5,068-ft.) mountain dominates the north part of the island, and the long, deep lake is to its south. Between them lie steep slopes, button grass plains, majestic alpine forests, dozens of lakes filled with trout, and several rivers. Mount Ossa, in the center of the park, is Tasmania's highest point at 1,617m (5,304 ft.). The Overland Track, links Cradle Mountain with Lake St. Clair and is the best known of Australia's walking trails. Another option in the area is a visit to the Walls of Jerusalem National Park, a high alpine area with spectacular granite walls, small lakes, and old-growth forest.
Cradle Mountain Travel Experiences
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Cradle Mountain National Park
Wir fuhren weiter nach Sueden. Wir hielten im 'Dismal Swamp' (trostloser Sumpf), wo wir einen kurzen Walk im Regenwald machten. Dies... Continue reading »
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Trip to Cradle Mountain
The drive to Cradle Mountain from the northeast coast was a long one. We arrived in the evening and made a quick trip into the park just... Continue reading »
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days 8+9 road trip almost over
day 7- moday- we did King Solomons cave, which was nice but ... it wasnt as bit or as good (well lit) as the other cave. but I liked it-... Continue reading »
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Australia: Cradle Mountain- Tasmania
Since we spent the night before in Devenport Lynne had to drive us for an hour and a half to get to Cradle Mountain. The one advantage wa... Continue reading »
