As we discovered previously there are plenty of wonderful Tasmanian experiences for families to keep you going all year round. Now it’s time to take a closer look at some of the regions and attractions in Tasmania and the great things it has to offer for an adventurous family holiday that is unique within Australia. Let’s take a look at Cradle Mountain.
About the Cradle Mountain Region:
Cradle Mountain is a famous icon of Tasmania’s World Heritage Wilderness and resides in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, north-west of Tasmania. The region is a great family destination as it offers unspoilt and magnificent natural beauty with jagged peaks, rainforests, alpine woodland and an abundance of flora and fauna. Numerous day walks exist in the area around the mountain and is the starting point for the world-famous Overland Track which is a scenic six day walk that is regularly climbed by tourists, almost all year round.
Family Activities in Cradle Mountain:
- Ranger led Activities: An array of activities including slideshows, walks and informational talks exist for people of all ages, including adults and children throughout the year. They are run by the rangers and are educational, fun and a great opportunity to learn more about Tasmania’s national parks, cultural heritage, and wildlife.
- Sightseeing: For a bird’s eye view of the Cradle Mountain region and an all encompassing view of the stunning scenery, take a 30 minutes scenic flight with the family. It will be an experience you and your family will never forget!
- Fishing: The Cradle Mountain region has numerous lakes and rivers where you can go fishing with the family. Trout fishing is very popular so why not relax and drop in a line.
- Cradle Mountain Day Tour Adventures: Take a tour to explore the beautiful scenery of the World Heritage National Park. Waterfalls, rainforests, glacial lakes and thousands of year old King Billy pine forests are some of the sights that you will see. Try and spot some native wild life including wombats and wallabies with the children. Visit the interesting town murals of Sheffield and end the tour with a visit to Ashgrove Cheese Farm.
- Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary: Located close to the entrance to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is Devils @ Cradle, which looks after the conservation of the Tasmanian Devil, Spotted-tail Quoll and Eastern Quoll. Tours are offered daily where you can learn more about the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial, the Tasmanian Devil, and even get up and personal with one! Night Feeding Tours are also available where you can see the nocturnal habits of the Tasmanian Devil feeding in a group. You and your family wouldn’t want to miss out on this unique opportunity to see the endangered Tasmania Devil.
Getting to Cradle Mountain:
Fly to Launceston or Hobart and drive two hours or four and a half hours to Cradle Mountain respectively. If you choose to take the Spirit of Tasmania ferry to Devonport, it is only a one and a half hour’s drive from Devonport to Cradle Mountain.
Have you visted Cradle Mountain region with kids? We’d love to hear your stories, feel free to comment below.
