Hobart to Cradle Mountain and Launceston Tour

Start Location

Hobart Hotels

Departure Time

7am

Duration

10 Hours

What You Should Know About Hobart to Cradle Mountain and Launceston Tour?

Experience one of Tasmania’s most iconic natural destinations on this full-day Cradle Mountain tour, travelling from Hobart to Launceston. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers, this tour includes 3.5 hours exploring Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, where you’ll walk among ancient forests, alpine lakes, and rugged mountain scenery. Highlights include the Dove Lake Circuit, the mystical Enchanted Forest, and the King Billy Pine Walk, home to 4,000-year-old trees and native wildlife like wombats, wallabies, and even Tasmanian devils. With expert local guides offering rich insights and comfortable transport with scenic stops, this is a relaxed yet immersive way to see Tasmania’s wild beauty.


After your Cradle Mountain experience, enjoy a visit to Sheffield, the charming “Town of Murals,” before continuing through the scenic Tasmanian countryside to arrive in Launceston by early evening, with hotel drop-off included. This is the only tour that seamlessly connects Hobart, Cradle Mountain, and Launceston in one day making it ideal for travellers continuing north or simply wanting to make the most of their time in Tasmania. With breathtaking views, wildlife encounters, and thoughtfully planned stops, it’s an unforgettable journey through the heart of the island.

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Start Location

Hobart Hotels

Departure Time

06.45am - 7.30am

Return Time

4.45pm - 5.45pm

Duration

10 hours

Free Date Changes

Subject to availability

FAQs Hobart to Cradle Mountain & Launceston Tour

This full-day tour runs for approximately 10 hours, departing Hobart between 6:45am and 7:30am and arriving in Launceston between 4:45pm and 5:45pm. It’s the most convenient way to travel from Hobart to Launceston while experiencing Cradle Mountain in one seamless journey.

Yes. This is a one-way tour designed for travellers who want to explore Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park before continuing their journey north to Launceston. It’s ideal for visitors doing a Tasmania road trip without needing to self-drive.

You’ll enjoy approximately 3.5 hours inside Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, giving you plenty of time to explore highlights like Dove Lake, the Enchanted Forest, and the King Billy Pine Walk.

This is the only full-day tour that connects Hobart, Cradle Mountain, and Launceston in a single day. Unlike standard return day trips, this experience allows you to maximise your time in Tasmania by travelling north while enjoying guided commentary, scenic countryside stops, and a visit to Sheffield, famously known as the Town of Murals.

Yes, the Cradle Mountain day tour from Hobart is suitable for most fitness levels. Walk options can be adjusted depending on your comfort level, whether you prefer a gentle lakeside stroll or a more active hike through alpine scenery.

Wildlife sightings are common throughout Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, particularly wombats and wallabies. While sightings of the Tasmanian devil are less frequent, they are possible. Tasmania’s cooler climate and protected wilderness make this region one of the best places in Australia for native wildlife encounters.

Tasmania’s weather can change quickly, especially in alpine areas, so it’s important to bring warm clothing even in summer. A reusable water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, snacks or lunch, and a camera are also recommended to ensure you’re fully prepared to enjoy the day.

Booking a guided tour removes the need for long-distance driving on unfamiliar roads and allows you to relax while local guides provide expert insights into Tasmania’s history, wildlife, and landscapes. With Hobart hotel pick-up and Launceston hotel drop-off included, this is the easiest and most time-efficient way to experience Cradle Mountain in one day.

Yes, free date changes are available subject to availability. This flexibility makes it easier to plan your Tasmania itinerary with confidence.

This group tour is available all year round and has benefits each month. However, the peak season for travelling is November till May.

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Shout out to Max for his guidance! He listened to my requirements and helped me figure out what I really wanted, and he explained the options in depth. With his help, I was able to have a fun day combining a flight over the reef with an excursion to Fitzroy island. All bookings went smooth. Great service!
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Big thank you to Elyra and Liz for helping booking us reef experience. Great team and efforts. Highly recommend them for any bookings.
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Huge thanks to Niamh, she was absolutely great from start to finish—so helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with. A great team that made organizing our trip completely hassle-free. Couldn't recommend them enough!
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I had the most amazing time in Cairns. So many fabulous tours. Special shoutout to Niamh! If you need a tour booked in the Cairns area, I highly recommend her, so friendly and organised! Thanks Niamh
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Traveled to Cairns and took a day trip to Palm Cove where Charlotte helped create the best experience! I highly recommend working with her for any travel or vacation services.
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So happy with the service and help I received from these guys, huge shout out to Tony ( absolute legend ) for helping me with all my questions and two bookings- fishing charter and 2 intro dives + snorkel with Divers den. I did a whale watching tour in Sydney, and then came here and while heading to the reef for the dive, we got to see a humpback whale breach the water at least a dozen times ! The first breach from this whale in cairns, would have beaten the whole tour in Sydney and it was an entire seperate experience as well (dive). Absolutely 1000% recommend these guys and any of their recommendations and advice when planning your trip and activities in cairns.
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Elizabeth helped us to find our perfect tour package and sorted it out for us with a lot of patience! Thanks for that! 💖
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We had a wonderful experience. Niamh was incredibly kind and took the time to carefully prepare our trips to Green Island and the Kuranda Rainforest, including the train journey from the Shangri-La Hotel. Everything was seamless. highly recommend!
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Kirk is an excellent salesman; he gave us the best tours, was very kind and a very good person, he is the best salesman we have ever had, and his agency is efficient.
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Kirk is the best guy we have found in cairns. He is amazing, he gave us an incredible service with a fantastic vibe. He explained everything about the trips in a great way. I really recommend him and this place.

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