Hobart Cradle Mountain Day Trip Adventure

Want the biggest, boldest day trip from Hobart?
Join our small group road trip to one of the world’s most breathtaking places — Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake.

We leave early for a fun, safe, efficient full-day adventure focused entirely on Cradle Mountain. No overnight stay needed — just bring your day pack.

Enjoy a stunning drive through Tasmania’s heart: charming towns, farmland, forest, mountains, lakes and rivers. You’ll see more of the island in one day than most do in a week — with thoughtful commentary and plenty of quiet time to take it all in.

At Cradle Mountain, we guide you inside the National Park for up to 5 hours — perfect for hiking, photographing, or simply breathing in the alpine magic.

We depart Hobart at 6am and return by 9pm.

Book direct with Sam at Derwent Experience. Discounts may apply for groups or multiple bookings.

Meeting Point

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart

28 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

What's included:

• Sunscreen
• Multiple phone charging on bus - byo charging cable
• Guide with First Aid and Communication back up
• National Park entry

What to expect:

Duration: 15 hours

Cradle Mountain

TAS 7306, Tasmania

Our guests will enjoy up to five hours inside Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park - at the Cradle Mountain / Dove Lake end. This time will go quickly as either independently, or with your Driver/Guide, you will walk the trails, hike up to high lookouts, walk around Dove Lake, visit the Interpretation Centre or just sit down and soak up the natural beauty (or a comfy chair by the fire at Cradle Mountain Lodge.)
This "Big Day Out" is for lovers of nature who want to access somewhere remote but without the costs and extra packing associated with accommodation, overnight stays.

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Mumma Buzz Cafe 'N' Takeaway

38/40 Emu Bay Rd, Deloraine TAS 7304, Australia

we stop in delightful Deloraine for breakfast at Mumma Buzz cafe - a fantastic menu, a beautiful country town cafe. A good breakfast here at 9am will power you through the day.

45 minutes

Empire Hotel Deloraine

19-23 Emu Bay Rd, Deloraine TAS 7304, Australia

On the return leg to Hobart, we enjoy our evening meal at Empire Hotel - a great menu and really nice food, serving Travellers and Locals here for over 150 years.

45 minutes

River Derwent

Tasmania

When we cross in the morning - signifies leaving Greater Hobart and when we cross it again in the evening, it means we are almost back to your comfortable bed after an awesome day. Yay!

Pass by without stopping

Ross Female Factory

Ross, Tasmania

We get close to here on our first stop in the picturesque village of Ross

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ross Bridge

Ross, 7209, Tasmania

cross over - entrance to Ross

Pass by without stopping

Ross War Memorial

42 Church St, Ross, 7209, Tasmania

walk past on morning stroll

1 minute

Ross

Ross, Tasmania

Our morning "comfort" stop. 15-20 minutes here to stretch, stroll, toilet. One of Tasmania's prettiest Towns. The Village Bakery is also a chance to grab coffee/muffin/pie to go, and also one of the best gift shops for Tasmanian gifts anywhere - if you need a Tassie Devil, postcard or fridge magnet you can easily grab your gift or memento here

15 minutes

Dove Lake Circuit

TAS 7306, Tasmania

up to 3.5 hours allow for this hike.This is one of the hiking trail options available - classified as moderate

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Marion's Lookout Walk

Ronny Creek Car Park, Tasmania

Allow up to 3.5 hours for this hike. This is one of the hiking trail options available - classified as difficult

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ronny Creek Carpark

Dove Lake Rd, Cradle Mountain, 7306, Tasmania

THis is where our brilliant day hikes finish and I meet you. This is where we always see Wombats as well.

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

Yes! this is the main focus of our wonderful, Nature and wilderness focused day. Approx 5 hours in total to experience the highlights as part of a guided experience

5 hours