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Cradle Mountain National Park Tasmania
Buy Travel Products Online Through Our Online Travel Shop! Yes, you can indulge yourself in some of the best world-class and world renowned scenery, rugged mountains, luxurious 4 – 5 star suites in the middle of virtually untouched wilderness. A variety of accommodation is afforded you via 2 star cabins to 5 star resorts. Horse-riding (yes for those equestrians amongst us - it's still available in Tasmania), bush walking, 4 wheel driving tours, trout fishing, the variety of activities are endless. Or just take in the magnificent surrounds and enjoy a red-wine by the fireside after your adventurous day. Walk or drive to Lake St Claire in all its superlative glory. View Snow-capped peaks of unsurpassed beauty. Cradle Mountain is a sight-seers and photographer's heritage delight. Don't miss the opportunity to soak in the atmosphere of this amazing environment. Cradle Mountain's 161,000 ha. park is a United Nations-recognized World Heritage Area, encompasses the magnificent Lake St. Clair which is , a 200m (640 ft) deep ancient glacial lake, and reputed to be the deepest glacial lake in the southern hemisphere. The lake deserves it's privileged place as an icon of wilderness delights and if you travel to Tasmania, you should make every effort to visit this area of the state. It's picturesque vistas and plethora of opportunities to engage with nature at it's best is virtually indescribable. Cradle Mountain boasts a variety of fine bush walks, varying in difficulty from the simple & basic 1/2 day routes to some of the most rigorous that an experienced bush walker would desire. You can choose from excellent rudimentary bush walks that take you on a magnificent circuitous trek around magical Dove Lake on the National Parks & Wildlife's professionally built environmentally friendly (and comfortable) "duckboard" paths. For the more adventurous (and experienced), the famous Overland Track that takes the adventurer to pristine Lake St. Clair is one of Australia's most famous bush trecks, and covers 85 km of fantastic wilderness. Not for the inexperienced by any means, please ensure you check weather guides and follow all directions concerning bush walker safety. Walks go through various terrains, from pandanus and wildflowers to Tasmanian myrtle and King William pine forests. Visitors planning to take any of the lengthier walks are well advised to be prepared for changing weather conditions. Other than campgrounds, the only accommodation in the immediate vicinity of Cradle Mountain is the Cradle Mountain Lodge, on the edge of the park. The Lodge offers 4-star chalet-style accommodation, with a nicely decorated central lounge building. Chalets have wood fires, and bold but friendly native animals will occasionally come to the door looking for food. There is a scheduled feeding time each evening for the not-so-bold. On the whole, Cradle Mountain is one of the ultimate Tasmanian destinations. Contact
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