Dove Lake Kayak

Tour

The view of Cradle Mountain with Dove Lake in the foreground is one of the most famous vistas in the Australian wilderness. The Dove Lake Kayak allows you to immerse yourself in that vista while paddling beautiful hand built King Billy pine kayaks. We spend approximately two hours traversing the lake, learning about the natural and cultural history of the area while passing well-known sites including Glacier Rock, Honeymoon Island, the Ballroom Forest and the boat shed. At the southern end of the lake, with the spires of Cradle Mountain towering overhead, we stop on a beach for a snack. We’ll also hunt around for a living King Billy.

Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, 7306

Family Friendly

Public Toilet

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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More Tours By Cradle Mountain Canyons

Tour

Dove Canyon

An action packed day in an amazing place. After abseiling into the canyon, we soon come to Freestyle Falls and jump the seven metres into the deep pool below. We continue through the canyon, encountering five more waterfalls. A highlight is the Laundry Shoot - a massive natural water slide in the heart of the canyon. Finding yourself in a large cave-like area, you bob towards the light at the end of the tunnel that seems to be sucking you toward it with more force the closer you get. We won't spoil the surprise of what happens next...but it's damn cool. This amazing part of Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area can be seen by no way other than canyoning. There's plenty of time to soak in the grandeur of the place in between the heart-pumping waterfalls. Dove Canyon is our most action-packed adventure, but participants do not need previous experience - just a sense of adventure and the ability to swim.

$265 - $285

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The Lost World Canyon

Float and walk through a beautiful section of the river and see the world from the point of view of a platypus. The Lost World Canyon offers a truly unique way to experience Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area. This tour is all about getting up close and personal with nature. Available to participants aged eight and up, it is not aimed at the adrenaline junkie, but some jump rocks up to three metres high and other challenges spice things up. Some of the highlights include seeing 1000-year-old pencil pine trees and hearing the story of James 'Philosopher' Smith - the legendary first canyoner at Cradle Mountain.

$135 - $155

A group of packrafters makes their way through a gorge in Tasmania

Tour

Alum Cliffs Packrafting

Three days of paddling through fun rapids and some of the most spectacular campsites you will ever come across. The packrafts we use are stable and easy to paddle, meaning no previous experience is required - just a good level of fitness, ability to swim and a sense of adventure. This is an immersive wilderness experience through a stunning gorge that few get to see. We usually see platypus every day of the tour.

$1450

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Places to stay

Accommodation

Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village

Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village enjoys a secluded bush setting in the Cradle Valley on the edge of the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain / Lake St. Clair National Park since 2000. The Village has several chalet styles set in small clusters to maximise privacy and comfort. Cradle Village is the perfect base for exploration of the Cradle Valley whilst enjoying stunning views of Cradle Mountain. Private, cosy, self-contained one and two-bedroom chalets have fully equipped kitchens, lounges, bathrooms, wi-fi, televisions, private balconies, and parking at the front door. The Premium Spa Chalets provide open-planned luxury accommodation in an elegant contemporary style. The ultimate 'bush hut'. When you step out onto your private balcony you may well come face to face with a wallaby, wombat, pademelon, possum, and currawong. Takeaway service is available from our onsite restaurant. Bookings for the restaurant are required as they book out most evenings year long. Guests from all other properties are welcomed. Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village is just over a one-hour drive from Burnie or Devonport, a two-hour drive from Launceston, and a four-hour drive from Hobart.

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Tiny Escapes Cradle Valley

Cradle Mountain

Home for them is in the Tasmanian Highlands, surrounded by temperate rainforest, by tranquil rivers and mesmerising views of the outermost corners of the Black Bluff Conservation Area. Tiny Escapes Cradle Valley offers a handful of tiny houses scattered throughout 260 acres of bushland, waiting to be found, along with the wonders within.

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Cradle Mountain Hotel

Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain Hotel is situated in alpine woodland at the northern end of Cradle Mountain. Cradle Mountain Hotel offers a blend of nature and comfort close to the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park. The property's 60 ground-floor rooms and suites range from a comfortable deluxe room with a queen and single bed to a split-level king spa room with a sunken lounge, king-size bed and bathroom spa. Double sliding doors open to your private portico where you can watch the wildlife and take in the woodland views. Enjoy a drink and a casual bite to eat at Altitude Lounge Bar with a snack menu available from mid-morning until late in the evening, perfect for lunch or an afternoon treat. For an indulgent mountain feast, showcasing the best of Tassie produce, dine at Altitude restaurant for dinner. You can enjoy a number of walks around Cradle Mountain, including the two-hour Dove Lake Circuit, or challenging day trek to the Cradle Mountain Summit. Perhaps join an evening wildlife tour. Cradle Mountain Hotel is the perfect base for all of your Cradle Mountain adventures.

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