Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch
Overview
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Discover the landscapes of Cradle Mountain on a full-day guided tour from Launceston. Travel through the scenic Meander Valley and Great Western Tiers, stopping in Sheffield, before continuing through rainforest, gorges and button grass plains into Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
One Destination. Two Experiences. (OCT to APR)
PARK EXPLORER – Enjoy a relaxed exploration of Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain. Discover Glacier Rock, the historic Boat Shed, Waldheim and Weindorfer’s Rainforest area with your guide.
DOVE LAKE CIRCUIT – Immerse yourself in the wilderness on the iconic 6 km Dove Lake Circuit. Walk through ancient rainforest while enjoying mountain scenery and Tasmania’s unique flora and fauna. A good level of fitness and some bushwalking experience is recommended.
Both groups travel together from Launceston before choosing their experience at Cradle Mountain. Includes return transport, National Park entry, lunch and expert local commentary.
What's Included
- Lunch Picnic lunch pack consisting of a salad wrap with chicken or ham (vegetarian and gluten free are available), banana bread, fruit, sweet slice and water. Please specify dietary requirements.
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
The following pick-up points, where you will meet our coach. Please make a note of your selection:7.30am Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston 7.45am Launceston Backpackers
What To Expect
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Cradle Mountain
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sheffield Visitor Information Centre
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking and make your lunch selection
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, take warm clothes and suitable footwear
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Lunch. Picnic lunch pack consisting of a salad wrap with chicken or ham (vegetarian and gluten free are available), banana bread, fruit, sweet slice and water. Please specify dietary requirements.
- Bottled water.
- National Park fees.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchPicnic lunch pack consisting of a salad wrap with chicken or ham (vegetarian and gluten free are available), banana bread, fruit, sweet slice and water. Please specify dietary requirements.
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking and make your lunch selection
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, take warm clothes and suitable footwear
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
