Two people stand by a lake near a rustic wooden boathouse, with forested hills and Cradle Mountain rising in the background beneath a clear blue sky—a classic scene from this renowned National Park near Launceston.
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Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston

from A$225
9 hours 30 mins

Travel from Launceston through Deloraine and Sheffield's murals to Cradle Mountain National Park on this Gray Line day tour. Walk the Enchanted Forest Walk, the Dove Lake circuit (weather permitting) and visit Waldheim Chalet, with national park entry, a light lunch and a stop at Sheffield Honey Farm included.

  • Two people stand by a lake near a rustic wooden boathouse, with forested hills and Cradle Mountain rising in the background beneath a clear blue sky—a classic scene from this renowned National Park near Launceston.
  • Clear blue sky with clouds, a mountain range, and a lake reflecting the landscape and sky. Green shrubbery in the foreground frames the scene, with peaks of Cradle Mountain visible in the background, capturing the natural beauty often found within Tasmania’s renowned National Park near Launceston.
  • A wombat with brown-grey fur stands on grassy ground near green ferns and bushes in an outdoor setting, reminiscent of the lush landscapes found around Cradle Mountain National Park.
  • A boardwalk leads through grassy terrain towards distant, jagged mountains under a cloudy sky, evoking the wild beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park near Launceston.
  • Cradle Mountain in the heart of a renowned National Park stands under a clear blue sky, with its rugged rocky peaks in the background and vibrant vegetation flourishing in the foreground.
  • Two people stand by a lake near a rustic wooden boathouse, with forested hills and Cradle Mountain rising in the background beneath a clear blue sky—a classic scene from this renowned National Park near Launceston.
  • Clear blue sky with clouds, a mountain range, and a lake reflecting the landscape and sky. Green shrubbery in the foreground frames the scene, with peaks of Cradle Mountain visible in the background, capturing the natural beauty often found within Tasmania’s renowned National Park near Launceston.
  • A wombat with brown-grey fur stands on grassy ground near green ferns and bushes in an outdoor setting, reminiscent of the lush landscapes found around Cradle Mountain National Park.
  • A boardwalk leads through grassy terrain towards distant, jagged mountains under a cloudy sky, evoking the wild beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park near Launceston.
  • Cradle Mountain in the heart of a renowned National Park stands under a clear blue sky, with its rugged rocky peaks in the background and vibrant vegetation flourishing in the foreground.

Quick read before you book.

  • Walk the Dove Lake circuit beneath Cradle Mountain
  • Pencil pines on the Enchanted Forest Walk
  • Sheffield, the Town of Murals
  • Waldheim Chalet and the Weindorfer story
  • Chances to spot wombats, echidnas and wallabies

What’s included

  • Coach travel from Launceston with a driver guide
  • National park entry fee
  • Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre
  • Enchanted Forest Walk
  • Dove Lake circuit, weather permitting
  • Waldheim Chalet
  • Light lunch, with gluten free and vegetarian options
  • Sheffield Honey Farm visit
  • Free wifi on board, subject to availability

Commonly asked questions.

Free pick ups run from the Hotel Grand Chancellor at 7:30am, Brickfields Reserve on Canning Street at 7:45am and Mantra Charles at the corner of Charles and Frankland Streets. Please be at your stop 5 minutes early.

The tour returns to Launceston by 5:30pm.

Yes. Your national park entry fee and a light lunch, a meat and salad wrap with gluten free and vegetarian options, are both included.

Weather permitting, yes. You'll walk the Dove Lake circuit beneath Cradle Mountain as well as the Enchanted Forest Walk. Our guide to when to visit Tasmania helps you pick the best season.

Daily from 1 September to 30 April, and on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 1 May to 31 August.

Warm clothing is recommended whatever the season, plus a rain jacket and comfortable walking shoes. Cradle Mountain weather can change in minutes.

Cancellations within 24 hours of departure, and no shows, are charged 100% of the tour price. Changing your booking within 24 hours may also attract a 20% amendment fee.

Tours go ahead in all weather unless there's an extreme weather warning, a safety issue or a road closure. If a tour has to be cancelled in extreme circumstances, refunds are given.

Yes. Children aged 4 to 15 get up to 50% off the adult fare, and child restraints are highly recommended. Infants and children under 7 can't sit in the first two rows of the coach.

Wheelchair accessible vehicles can be arranged with at least 48 hours notice. Some tours suit limited mobility better than others, so contact Gray Line before booking to talk through your needs.

It's a long way for a day trip, so many travellers base themselves in Launceston. Our Hobart to Cradle Mountain day trip guide walks through the options.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

Cradle Mountain is roughly two and a half hours from Launceston, and this Gray Line day tour fills the drive with good reasons to look out the window. You head south west through farmland and the old towns of Carrick, Hagley, Westbury and Deloraine, then stop in Sheffield to see the murals that earned it the name Town of Murals. Inside the national park, your day starts at the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre before the Enchanted Forest Walk through pencil pines and mossy bush to a small waterfall. Weather permitting, you'll walk the Dove Lake circuit beneath Cradle Mountain itself and visit Waldheim Chalet, the replica of Gustav Weindorfer's mountain home. Keep an eye out for wombats, echidnas and wallabies along the way. Your national park entry and a light lunch are included, and the day finishes with a stop at Sheffield Honey Farm on the way home. Staying near the park? The Cradle Mountain night spotting tour shows you the park after dark, and our seven day Tasmania itinerary shows how a Cradle day fits a bigger trip. Back in Launceston by 5:30pm. Check availability for your dates.

Additional info by the operator.

Times: Departs Launceston at 8:00am and returns by 5:30pm. Free pick ups are available from the Hotel Grand Chancellor (7:30am), Brickfields Reserve on Canning Street (7:45am) and Mantra Charles at the corner of Charles and Frankland Streets. Please wait at your stop 5 minutes before pick up time. Operating days: Daily from 1 September to 30 April. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 1 May to 31 August. Ages: Child fares apply for ages 4 to 15. What to bring:
  • Warm clothing in layers, whatever the season
  • A rain jacket
  • Comfortable walking shoes
Food and hot drinks aren't allowed on the coach.