JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser.
This is a demo store. No orders will be fulfilled.
Australian Wilderness & Outback Journeys
Private and luxury journeys to The Kimberley, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Red Centre, Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre...
Learn more
Greatest Rail Journeys in Australia
A luxury holiday of a life time on one of the great Australian rail journeys. Rail & Sail, Reef & Rail, Outback & Rail...
All prices are quoted in approx. USD amount based on conversion rate. You will need to pay in AUD for a total amount of A$1,831 by EFT or Credit Card. Your bank may have a different conversion rate and currency conversion fee which we do not have control over.
This three-day-two-night Cradle Mountain walk offers you a short escape to Cradle Mountain National Park. The easy-to-moderate graded walk in ancient rainforests and alpine heaths is an exciting walking holiday in one of Tasmania's most well known reserves. The tour also includes the iconic Cradle Mountain Summit walk (weather permitting), taking you to the top of the island's third highest peak, and providing magnificent views of glaciated landscape and the mass of surrounding mountains.
Carrying just a day pack, you explore the base of the Great Western Tiers on foot before a visit to the fascinating limestone caves of the Mole Creek Karst National Park. It's then on to the Cradle Mountain National Park high country where you'll have a number of impressive walks to choose from, you can even tackle ...
Carrying just a day pack, you explore the base of the Great Western Tiers on foot before a visit to the fascinating limestone caves of the Mole Creek Karst National Park. It's then on to the Cradle Mountain National Park high country where you'll have a number of impressive walks to choose from, you can even tackle the summit of Cradle Mountain if weather permits. The views from Cradle Mountain's peak may inspire you to want to explore even more. The 360‑degree panoramic outlook onto Tasmania's highest mountains and surrounding wilderness area is simply unbeatable.
With healthy meals, comfortable accommodation, 24 hour emergency backup, and professional guides provided, you will be able to focus on enjoying quality walking time.
This is a fantastic introduction to Cradle Mountain and offers an immersive walking experience.
Dates or itinerary don't fit? We are specialising in bespoke "tailor-made" luxury or private journeys. Please contact us for a "tailor-made" itinerary for your perfect adventure.
This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.
More Info
Read Less
Walking distance: Approx. 4 hours walking; 2.5 hours driving. 2 - 3 hours walking time for Family Departures.
Your adventure begins when we pick you up from your accommodation in historic Launceston at 8:00am. Leaving the beautiful city behind, you head west through lush farming country to the picturesque township of Deloraine, stopping for a coffee and a complete trip-briefing (please see notes above for full briefing details). You then transfer to Alum Cliffs for a short, gentle walk near the base of the magnificent Great Western Tiers, the mountain range which presides over the central north of Tasmania.
In the afternoon we visit the incredible caves of the Mole Creek Karst National Park. Your guides will provide a delicious picnic lunch in the National Park, a great chance for you to kick back and take in the scenery and fresh air. From here we drive up into the high country to Cradle Mountain National Park. If time permits you will have the opportunity to take in some of the shorter walks in the stunning World Heritage Area before retiring to our accommodation for the evening at Waldheim Cabins, nestled on the rainforests edge and surrounded by wombats and wallabies.
Walking distance: Approx. up to 10 hours walking
Today you are spoilt for choice with a plethora of awe-inspiring walks that leave from the very doorstep of our accommodation. If weather permits the main objective for the day is to summit Tasmania's most well known and loved landmark - Cradle Mountain. This iconic day walk takes you to the top of the island's sixth highest peak, providing magnificent views of glaciated landscape and the mass of surrounding mountains. The last section of climb to the peak is rock-scrambling over dolerite boulders, using hands and feet. Kids love this section of hands-on climbing and always manage to do it with more grace than the adults!
The whole family will be flooded with a feeling of elation upon reaching the summit of Cradle Mountain and looking out on one of the best views in Tasmania. Alternatively we can explore the ancient rainforests of Dove Lake, Marion’s Lookout, and Hanson’s Peak, amongst many others. After our day of exploring we make our way back to the Waldheim Cabins to enjoy a well earned dinner prepared by our wonderful guides.
Walking distance: Approx. up to 6 hours walking; 2 hours driving. 3 hours walking for Family Departures.
For Standard DeparturesToday enjoy another sumptuous breakfast before heading out into the National Park once more. Your previous day's achievements will dictate how you spend this last morning. With so many trails to walk in the area you are spoilt for choice! Opt for a relaxing walk to see a giant King Billy pine and spectacular cool temperate rainforest or head out for another challenging walk to the summit of Hanson's Peak - your guides will tailor this morning's activities to suit the groups needs and you will leave Cradle Mountain National Park feeling as though you have really accomplished and experienced as much as possible! After your final lunch together we transfer you back to Launceston.
For Family DeparturesToday we enjoy another sumptuous breakfast before heading out of the National Park and towards the wonderfully named Promised Land in the heart of Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain and Lakes district. It is here that we will spend the morning exploring the famous Tasmazia – home to a mix of 8 exciting mazes designed to delight and challenge you. At its time of planting, the Great Maze was the world’s largest maze! Each maze will bring you to the quirky model village of Lower Crackpot – with buildings built to 1/5 scale. After our final lunch together in this beautiful part of Tasmania with views out to Mt Roland we make our way back to Launceston.
Please contact us for group bookings.
The following departures are designated for family departures:
10 April 2021
18 December 2021
8 January 2022
19 February 2022
19 March 2022
16 April 2022
Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Launceston.Private road & charter flight transfers can be arranged for you. Contact us for your bespoke transfer arrangements.
For Standard DeparturesDay 1: Approximately 4 hours walkingDay 2: Approximately up to 10 hours walkingDay 3: Approximately up to 6 hours walkingFor Family DeparturesDay 1: Approximately 2 - 3 hours walkingDay 2: Approximately up to 10 hours walkingDay 3: Approximately up to 3 hours walking
The weather in this alpine region is changeable and unpredictable, but if you are well prepared you will enjoy the many moods of the mountains and rainforests. The area has an average maximum temperature of 18 °C in Summer and 6 °C in Winter. It is important to note that temperatures can go into the minus degrees Celsius during winter – especially over night.(Data sourced from Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Units = °C)
Each day, each group and each guide may influence itinerary details but the following will give you an idea of daily timing:Days begins by fueling up with a delicious breakfast at around 7am. After packing up your gear you're off on your walking adventures! Some days require a short vehicle transfer to and/or from the trail head. You are out exploring the great outdoors all day, with plenty of short stops for snacks and to replenish our fluids.Your guides will prepare a well‐earned picnic lunch while out on the track. This leisurely lunch break is the perfect chance to kick back, relax and take in the scenery. After lunch you continue walking into the afternoon.You arrive at your accommodation with time for you to unpack and settle in. After unpacking the group gear, your guides will be busy creating the evening's meal, giving you the chance to have a shower, don clean clothes, go for a quiet stroll, or kick back with a drink. Just before of after dinner is a good time to go animal spotting with the kids... The wombats, possums and pademelons are out in force at dusk! Over dinner your guides will give an exciting and informative briefing on the following day's activities.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.Payment DetailAll pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.Single SupplementAll accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.General Cancellation Policies- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurancePlease Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.LiabilityThe participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.Child PolicyPlease consult travel consultant on age limit.Changes to ItinerariesLocal conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.Changes in PricesWhile we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age LimitsYou need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.Cancellation by The Tour OperatorThe walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.Force Majeure'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.EvacuationsIn rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.Travel InsuranceIn view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.