Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour

Cradle Mountain was beautiful and we had a lovely day for travel; however, I was not impressed with the tour overall. We have been on at least 10 other Viator tours (mainly Europe) that we have rated well. We chose Viator for their reputation and our past positive experiences with them. However, this day was not ideal. The tour bus was old, small, and not comfortable. The tour guide did not fully engage the tour participants and his driving was we thought, at times, a little risky. It was clear, though, that he did have quite a bit of local knowledge to share. So, some positives and some negatives hence my three-star rating.

This was Great tour. It was an easy way to experience Cradle mountain that leaves you wanting for more. Elaine, our tour guide was very helpful throughout the entire day and was patient with the group. We had 2 choices for the hike. Depending on fitness level, it is possible to do both but with very little stopping or resting. You might want to check with your guide first. Elaine helped us make the decision on what hikes to do. We even stopped to see some wombats. The tour promptly started at 7:30am and ended at 5:30pm. Everything was on schedule. The weather was also very good so that plays a factor in enjoying the views at the park. The experience was worth it.

This tour to Cradle mountain felt completely surreal from start to finish. The landscapes were breathtaking, with misty rain-washed scenery that made everything feel almost otherworldly. Walking among the huge, ancient trees was a highlight - the forest felt timeless and alive. The sound of mighty waterfalls added so much atmosphere and the steady rain just made it more powerful. Seeing the vast, quiet lake wrapped in clouds was just magical. Unfortunately due to the rain the visibility was limited but itinerary is flexible here so we went for alternative routes instead. This made the experience feel safe and well organised and I really appreciate the effort of making this trip a truly enjoyable and unique adventure. I definitely want to return to this place one day and explore more tracks and trails. Overall it's a must-have trip if you go to Tasmania. This Cradle Mountain tour was absolutely surreal, from beginning to end. The scenery was breathtaking: the foggy, rain-washed landscapes created a sense of something almost unreal and fabulous. Walking among the huge ancient trees was one of the most striking moments - the forest seemed eternal and alive. The powerful noise of the waterfalls filled everything with an atmosphere of force, and the incessant rain only reinforced that impression. The view of the vast, quiet lake shrouded in clouds was truly magical. Unfortunately, the rain reduced visibility, but the programme proved flexible and we followed alternative routes. This made the trip safe and well organized, and I truly appreciate the efforts of our guide, which made this tour a truly enjoyable and unique adventure. All in all it is a must-have trip if you go to Tasmania. I definitely want to come back here one more time to explore more trails and routes.

The short walk were great to see wild life didn't do the 6 klm walk as it was to wet saw some wombat on the short walk

Wonderful tour guide, who was easygoing and helpful . Immersed in nature with the snowcap mountains and glistening Lake

We had a knowledgeable and professional guide who made it a fun day trip. He made sure everyone was back in the bus before moving on.

Wasn’t able to complete the whole tour itinerary due to weather conditions. Was still a good day out despite this. Must see destination.

Beautiful scenery, nice walks. We were lucky as it had snowed so it was even more picturesque, but that also made some of the trails slippery and some options not available to us. The dove lake walk is just lovely and then you go on a little wander and can hopefully see some wombats. Only downside is the winding and rougher roads so if you can, don’t sit at the back of the bus if you get a bit car sick or a bad back. Other than that we absolutely loved this trip.

Fantastic day at Cradle Mountain, thanks to Graeme, who not only made this place more incredible than it already is, but also made the journey there an extremely fun and interesting ride with his vast knowledge of the destination and the surrounding areas. We did the Dove Lake Circuit and a short walk nearby to view the wombats. Heading home, we stopped off at the Raspberry farm for some delicious coffee and souvenir shopping. We would highly recommend booking with Tours Tasmania for a stress-free and wonderful experience.

Our guide was amazing The weather couldn't be helped in the day I got to go, but I was still happy with my day out . I'd certainly do it again