McDermott's Coaches Cradle Mt Tours
The Dove Lake boat shed with Cradle Mountain behind it
Our journeys

Three ways to see the mountain.

Every tour travels in a modern touring coach with reclining seats, climate control and a driver-guide who has been making this drive for years. Departures daily, year round.

Departs
7:30 AM daily
Fares from
$195 per person
Guests rating us
4.9 / 5

How booking works

  1. 1

    Choose your tour

    All three include the coach, park passes, lunch and your driver-guide.

  2. 2

    Choose your accommodation

    Add nights at Change Overnight in Launceston, or book the tour on its own.

  3. 3

    Book in one go

    One confirmation and one payment covers both the tour and your room.

Guests walking the Dove Lake boardwalk beneath Cradle Mountain
From$195per person
Most booked
Full Day

Cradle Mountain Day Tour

Our classic full-day journey from Launceston into Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, at an unhurried pace with plenty of time at the lookouts.

No accommodation — tour only
Approximately 10 hours
Guided Dove Lake circuit walkFresh local lunch provided

Itinerary

  1. 7:30 AMDepart Launceston Transit Centre
  2. 9:00 AMMorning tea at Sheffield, town of murals
  3. 10:30 AMArrive Cradle Mountain visitor centre
  4. 11:00 AMDove Lake circuit and Glacier Rock
  5. 1:00 PMLunch and Enchanted Walk rainforest loop
  6. 3:30 PMDepart the park for Launceston
  7. 5:30 PMArrive back in Launceston

Included in the fare

  • Return coach travel from Launceston in a modern touring coach
  • National park entry pass
  • Guided Dove Lake circuit walk with your driver-guide
  • Freshly prepared Tasmanian lunch and morning tea
  • Shuttle passes within the park

Not included

  • Accommodation — add a night below if you would like to stay
  • Dinner and drinks
  • Travel insurance

Walking: Gentle to moderate. Shorter boardwalk alternatives available at every stop.

Choose your accommodation

Your total$195

per person · tour only

Small groups · Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure

A king room at Change Overnight in central Launceston
From$485per person, twin share
Best value
Tour + Stay

Wilderness Sanctuary Package

The full-day tour paired with a night at Change Overnight in central Launceston — arrive rested, leave unhurried.

1 night at Change Overnight, Launceston
2 days, 1 night
Full day guided tourLuxury night at Change Overnight

Itinerary

  1. Day 1, 3:00 PMCheck in at Change Overnight, Launceston
  2. Day 1, 5:30 PMWine tasting and evening at leisure
  3. Day 2, 7:30 AMCoach departs for Cradle Mountain
  4. Day 2, 5:30 PMReturn to Launceston

Included in the fare

  • Everything in the Cradle Mountain Day Tour
  • One night in a King room at Change Overnight, Launceston
  • Breakfast for two
  • Complimentary Tamar Valley wine tasting on arrival
  • Late checkout where available

Not included

  • Dinner and drinks
  • Travel insurance

Walking: Gentle to moderate, with rest stops throughout.

Choose your accommodation

Your total$485

per person, twin share · includes 1 night

Tour and hotel booked together · One confirmation, one payment

The peaks of Cradle Mountain above the highlands
From$840per person, twin share
Maximum 16 guests
Multi-Night

Tasmanian Highlands Escape

Two unhurried nights in Launceston with a small-group tour of the mountain and time to explore the Tamar Valley and Cataract Gorge.

2 nights at Change Overnight, Launceston
3 days, 2 nights
2 nights in a Launceston boutique roomPrivate small-group tour option

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Arrive Launceston, check in, evening at leisure
  2. Day 2Full-day small-group Cradle Mountain tour
  3. Day 3Tamar Valley and Cataract Gorge, afternoon departure

Included in the fare

  • Two nights at Change Overnight in a Boutique room
  • Small-group Cradle Mountain tour, maximum 16 guests
  • Breakfast daily
  • Half-day Tamar Valley and Cataract Gorge touring
  • All park passes and lunches

Not included

  • Dinner and drinks
  • Flights or airport transfers
  • Travel insurance

Walking: Gentle. Every walk has a level, sealed alternative.

Choose your accommodation

Your total$840

per person, twin share · includes 2 nights

Unhurried pace · Every walk has a level, sealed alternative

A day on the mountain

Cradle Mountain peaks above the button grass plainsA common wombat grazing beside the trackWalkers on the Dove Lake boardwalkGuests taking in the view of the mountain
A McDermott's premium touring coach ready for departure

Comfort on the road

Wide reclining seats, generous legroom, on-board restroom and step-assisted boarding. Let us know when you book if you need a seat near the front or travel with a walking aid — we will make room.

Pickup points

Launceston Transit Centre, plus most central Launceston hotels on request.

What to bring

Sturdy walking shoes, a waterproof jacket, warm layers and sun protection. The mountain makes its own weather.