At a Glance
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park on this luxury 3-day, private guided hiking adventure.
Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and home to the world-famous Overland Track, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair is synonymous with nature, wilderness and all things pristine. Ancient pines fringe glacial lakes and icy streams cascade down rugged mountains. The vegetation is rich and diverse including grassland, rainforest and many ancient plants such as the long-lived and endemic King Billy pine and the unusual and deciduous beech. The park also provides a rich habitat for wildlife including Tasmanian devils, quolls, platypus, echidna and several bird species.
With a local guide, spend 3 thrilling days exploring the park’s best trails. Discover Dove Lake, a glacially carved lake offering intimate ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 2-nights’ luxury accommodation at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge in a Pencil Pine cabin on a twin share basis. Room upgrade is at an additional cost
- 3-days’ private guided hiking in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park (Park pass is an additional cost)
- Meals: 2 x Breakfast, 2 x Lunch, 2 x Dinner
Itinerary
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Walking information: Dove Lake Circuit: 6km/4mi | approx. 4hrs | Easy to Moderate Journey into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Taking approximately 2 hours from Launceston, the self drive will take you deep into a timeless realm of pines, glacial lakes and rugged mountains. In the afternoon, set out on one of Tasmania’s 60 Best Walks, the Dove Lake Circuit Walk. A local guide will accompany you on this easy 4-5-hour circuit, which follows the circumference of the lake and takes you beneath the craggy spires of the indomitable Cradle Mountain. The circuit is boardwalk for much of the way, making it the ideal first hike of your holiday. You’ll stay the next 2 nights at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge. Situated right on the edge of the national park and overlooking ancient forest, the lodge has everything you need for a cosy stay including beautifully appointed cabins and suites, 2 high-quality restaurants and the award-winning Waldheim Alpine Spa. In the evening, indulge in a sumptuous 3-course meal at the lodge’s Highland Restaurant. Recognised as one of Tasmania’s premier dining experiences, the Highland Restaurant features the very best of Tasmanian food and wine (alcohol is not included). |
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Walking information: Lace up your hiking boots for another incredible day in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Your local guide will tailor the day to suit prevailing weather conditions and your own personal preferences. Your first option is the Crater Peak Trail (default arrangement). Starting from Ronny Creek, this trail takes you up stone steps to the historic Kitchen Hut and Marion’s Lookout. Perched on the edge of a high glacier carved plateau, Marion’s Lookout offers spectacular views over snow-capped mountains and lakes. Treat yourself to a picnic lunch as you look out over the national park below. Your journey culminates at Crater Lake, where deep blue waters reflect the landscape and sky, making for an incredible photo op. Your second option is the challenging Dove Lake High Circuit. Starting from Dove Lake, the trail leads through rainforest and past quartzite beaches to Glacier Rock before ascending steeply to Hanson’s Peak (1185m/3888ft). From here, you’ll traverse the saddle to Little Horn (1355m/4446ft), a cone in the Cradle Mountain massif. Your journey culminates with a walk through the Ballroom Forest, an outstanding section of rainforest where mossy tree trunks and pandani palms flank the track as it crosses a small stream. Your final option is the most arduous but arguably the most rewarding, the Cradle Mountain Summit hike. On a clear day, the rewards of this climb are considerable, with magnificent views as far as the eye can see. You’ll feel on top of the world! In the evening, indulge in a sumptuous 3-course meal at the lodge’s Highland Restaurant. Recognised as one of Tasmania’s premier dining experiences, the Highland Restaurant features the very best of Tasmanian food and wine (alcohol is not included). |
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Walking information: 9.2km/5.7mi | approx. 5hrs | Moderate - Hard Your hiking adventure culminates with the beautiful Crater Lake . Travel the famous Overland Track scouting for wombats to Crater Falls nestled amongst ancient cool temperate rain forest on our ascent to Crater Lake. As you pause at the King Billy Pine boatshed we take in the beauty of this less known wonder before further ascending to the ridge line before tackling Marions Lookout. As you climb the chain assisted steep track remember to occasionally pause to take in the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding area. Once on the top the views are amazing and well worth the effort of the climb. You then slowly descend towards Wombat pool for a rest and snacks, but beware of the currawongs they know a good feed when they see one. On the return track you turn left back to Ronneys Creek searching for more wombats before boarding the vehicle and returning to the lodge. After the hike, return to the lodge to collect your car. Self-drive to depart. |
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Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group booking and private departure. Single Supplement is available. Surcharge applies to festival/holiday season. The price is based on a group of 4 people. Private departure for a group of 2 people can also be arranged ($400pp surcharge applies).
More Info
- The start and finish point is Launceston, Tasmania.
- Self-drive to Cradle Mountain Lodge. Car hire costs are not included.
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park has a temperate, four-season climate with mild summers (Dec – Feb) and cold winters (Jun Aug), and heavy rainfall throughout the year. Average winter temperatures range from -8.3°C to 0.2°C, so suitable warm clothing is a must.
Dove Lake High Circuit OR Cradle Mountain Summit (Day 2): $POA (due to safety requirements and PWS regulations, this hike requires 2 x guides)
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
