Canyoning at Cradle Mountain

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If you are looking for an exciting, active adventure in the outdoors while at Cradle Mountain National Park, a canyoning tour is a great way to go. The Dove Canyon is the new must-do at Cradle Mountain and is set to become an iconic drawcard for visitors to Tasmania. This experience involves a number of small rapids and some optional jump rocks for those who want to spice things up a bit. Kids as young as eight are welcome on this tour and it provides a great opportunity to experience nature from a unique point of view.

Cradle Mountain walks

So you are planning a visit to Cradle Mountain in Tasmania. You want to explore, get up close to Australian native animals and enjoy the wilderness.

  • The Enchanted Stroll: Duration – 20 Minutes (1km)
  • King Billy Track: Duration – 40 Minutes (2km)
  • The Waterfalls Walk: Duration 30-40 minutes (1.5km)
  • Speeler Track: Duration – 1.5 Hours
  • Dove Canyon Track: Duration – 3 Hours

What you will need are: warm clothes, wet weather gear and plenty of food and water are essential. This 5-6 day hike stretches 80km from Cradle Mountain through to Lake St Clair is an unforgettable journey.

Wombat Baby at Wildlife Cradle Mountain


Wombats with their babies are a special sight while visiting Cradle Mountain National Park. There are many opportunities to see and photograph wombats in the wilderness. Wombats are special Australian native animals and unique in that their pouch is backwards facing. Take note that they are wild and you should not try to pet them.