Tours checked
Cradle Mountain tours, from Launceston and Hobart.
8 guided tours that spend time at Cradle Mountain, from a 3-day trip out of Launceston to a 10-day loop of Tasmania. See which day each reaches the mountain and the TourRadar price, or plan a day trip of your own with the Dove Lake shuttle.
The BIG 3 from US$400 per person covers transport and a guide for three days. Accommodation is not included: book your own nights.
Tours
8
visit Cradle Mountain
Shortest
3 days
from US$400 per person, no hotels
From Hobart
7
tours start there
Overnight
3
tours with more than one day there
The comparison
Compare Cradle Mountain tours
Every tour here has at least one itinerary day at Cradle Mountain. Sorted from shortest to longest.
Tour links go to TourRadar, which can pay us a commission. It never changes the order.
| Tour | Days | Operator | Route | At Cradle Mountain | Price per person | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BIG 3 Tasmania: Launceston to HobartCradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay and Port Arthur in three days | 3 | Tours Tasmania | Launceston to Port Arthur | Day 1 | From US$400Accommodation not includedTourRadar, 27 October 2026 | See dates → |
| The BIG 3 Tasmania: Hobart to LauncestonThe same three highlights, run from the south | 3 | Tours Tasmania | Hobart to Launceston | Day 3 | From US$400Accommodation not includedTourRadar, 27 October 2026 | See dates → |
| 4 Day Wild Tasmania TourFranklin-Gordon Wild Rivers, Cradle Mountain and Bicheno | 4 | Wild Tasmania Tours | Starts and ends in Hobart | Days 2 and 3 | From US$733TourRadar, 27 October 2026 | See dates → |
| Famous 5: 5 day Tour of TasmaniaStrahan, Cradle Mountain, St Helens and Freycinet | 5 | Under Down Under Tours | Starts and ends in Hobart | Day 3 | From US$768TourRadar, 27 October 2026 | See dates → |
| Tasmania AdventureFreycinet, Bay of Fires, Cradle Mountain and the Tarkine | 6 | Intrepid Travel | Starts and ends in Hobart | Day 4 | From US$1,995TourRadar, 27 October 2026 | See dates → |
| Super 7: Seven Day Tour of TasmaniaThe Famous 5 loop plus Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula | 7 | Under Down Under Tours | Starts and ends in Hobart | Day 3 | From US$1,119TourRadar, 27 October 2026 | See dates → |
| Tassie's Parks and NatureTwo nights at Cradle Mountain after the Gordon River | 7 | AAT Kings | Hobart to Launceston | Days 4, 5 and 6 | From US$2,631Sale price, usually US$3,095TourRadar, 27 October 2026 | See dates → |
| Tasmanian WondersA full loop with Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Launceston and Port Arthur | 10 | AAT Kings | Starts and ends in Hobart | Days 3 and 4 | From US$3,090Sale price, usually US$3,635TourRadar, 27 October 2026 | See dates → |
"At Cradle Mountain" lists the itinerary days whose title names Cradle Mountain on the tour's TourRadar page, read on 27 October 2026. "From" is the starting price per person on the tour page that day; your price depends on the departure date and room. The BIG 3 Tasmania price does not include accommodation; the other tours here list hotel nights as included. See all guided trips on our Tasmania tours page.
Starting north
Cradle Mountain tours from Launceston
The BIG 3 Tasmania by Tours Tasmania leaves Launceston and heads straight for Cradle Mountain on day one. Its TourRadar itinerary includes a guided walk to Pencil Pine Falls and the Dove Lake Circuit, a 6 km walk the operator rates moderate, then continues to Wineglass Bay and Port Arthur. It is the shortest and lowest-priced tour on this page. The price covers transport and your guide, not accommodation, so book your own beds for each night of the tour.
Landing in Launceston and want more than one day? Compare car hire in Launceston, at the airport or in town, and drive to the park on your own schedule. Arriving on the Spirit of Tasmania? Hertz has a desk at the ferry terminal: compare Devonport car hire.
Starting south
Cradle Mountain tours from Hobart
7 of these tours start in Hobart. Famous 5 and Super 7 by Under Down Under Tours go Hobart to Strahan, then Cradle Mountain on day 3 on the way to Launceston. The 4 Day Wild Tasmania Tour is at Cradle Mountain on day 2 and leaves for Bicheno on day 3. Tassie's Parks and Nature by AAT Kings has the longest stay: it arrives on day 4, spends day 5 in the park and leaves for Launceston on day 6.
Prefer to drive from the south? Compare Hobart car hire: the widest choice of companies in Tasmania, with desks at the airport and in the city.
On your own
Cradle Mountain day trip: shuttle, pass and parking
What Parks Tasmania publishes for visiting without a tour.
Source: Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania, Cradle Mountain, checked .
The shuttle leaves from the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre, 4057 Cradle Mountain Road, and runs seven days a week. You need a valid Parks Pass and a shuttle ticket, both arranged at the visitor centre. The shuttle is included in the Cradle Mountain Day Icon pass and in the Overland Track booking fee.
Campervans, motorhomes, caravans, trailers and similar vehicles are not permitted on Dove Lake Road at any time. Travelling by camper? Park at the visitor centre and take the shuttle.
Private cars can reach Dove Lake only outside shuttle bus hours, with nine parking spaces and one disability space.
Open seven days, including public holidays: 8am to 5pm from 4 October to 1 December 2026.
The Dove Lake Circuit passes through the Ballroom Forest, a stand of cool temperate rainforest under the mountain. The summit track is 12.8 km and about 8 hours return with a 600 m climb, and Parks Tasmania grades it 5. The Overland Track starts here and runs to Lake St Clair over several days.
Buy your pass before you go at the Parks Tasmania passes site. Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park became part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area in 1982.
Self-drive
Drive to Cradle Mountain yourself
By campervan
Remember the Dove Lake Road rule: you'll ride the shuttle from the visitor centre.
FAQ
Cradle Mountain tours FAQ
Can you do Cradle Mountain as a day trip?
Yes. Drive to the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre at 4057 Cradle Mountain Road, buy your Parks Pass and shuttle ticket there, and ride the shuttle bus to Dove Lake and the walks. Parks Tasmania says the shuttle runs seven days a week. From Launceston or Devonport a hire car is the simplest way to set your own start time. If you prefer a guide, The BIG 3 Tasmania from Launceston spends day one of its 3-day tour at Cradle Mountain.
Which Cradle Mountain tour starts in Launceston?
The BIG 3 Tasmania: Launceston to Hobart by Tours Tasmania leaves Launceston and spends day one at Cradle Mountain, with a walk to Pencil Pine Falls and the Dove Lake Circuit, before Wineglass Bay and Port Arthur.
What is the cheapest Cradle Mountain tour?
On 27 October 2026, the lowest "from" price on TourRadar for a tour that visits Cradle Mountain was US$400 per person for The BIG 3 Tasmania (3 days, Tours Tasmania), in either direction. It covers transport and a guide; accommodation is not included, so book your own nights. Pick your dates on the tour page for your price.
Do I need a parks pass for Cradle Mountain?
Yes. Parks Tasmania requires a valid Parks Pass plus a ticket for the shuttle bus, which you can arrange at the visitor centre. The shuttle is included in the Cradle Mountain Day Icon pass. On a guided tour, check the tour page for whether park entry is included.
Can I drive a campervan to Dove Lake?
No. Parks Tasmania does not allow campervans, motorhomes, caravans or trailers on Dove Lake Road at any time. Park at the visitor centre and take the shuttle bus. Cars have nine parking spaces and one disability space at Dove Lake, available only outside shuttle bus hours.
How we checked
Where these details come from
Tours, itinerary days and prices come from each tour's TourRadar page; park rules come from Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania. We read both on 27 October 2026 and did not book any tour. How we compare