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Cradle Mountain’s jagged peaks are one of the most recognisable images of Tasmania’s wilderness. Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair national park is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The Park is 2.5 hours’ west of Launceston and 90 minutes from Devonport.
You can take one of many short walks in the area. Stroll from cascading rivers to dense, old-growth rainforest in just 20 minutes on the Enchanted Walk, walk the two-hour circuit of Dove Lake, or spend the day tackling Cradle Mountain’s summit. Guided walks are available. On the way some stay in catered huts along the way.
Cradle Mountain is surrounded by smooth glacial lakes, rainforest, and distinctive alpine vegetation. Australia's only deciduous tree abounds here. Fagus, also known as deciduous beech (Nothofagus gunnii), is endemic to Tasmania and has a magnificent autumn display, ranging through gold to deep red from late April to May.
Since Cradle Mountain’s alpine location means the weather can be extremely changeable, you are advised to pack warm clothes, raingear, a map and good walking boots for your visit.
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