McDermott's Coaches Cradle Mt Tours
Cradle Mountain rising above the button grass plains
Day tours

One destination. Two experiences.

Both day tours travel together from Launceston and share the same journey into the heart of Cradle Mountain - through the Meander Valley and Great Western Tiers, stopping at Sheffield, the Town of Murals. On arrival you split into two groups. Choose how you want to spend the day.

From $245

per person

Daily

departures from Launceston

7:30 am

from central Launceston

Choose Your Adventure

Dove Lake Circuit

Step into the wilderness.

10 Hours (approx.) · Seasonal - October to April

From $245

Park Explorer

Discover more. Take it all in.

10 Hours (approx.) · September to April

From $245
Tour + Stay

Book the Tour and Your Room Together

One booking, one payment. Prices shown include the tour plus one night at Change Overnight in central Launceston, a short walk from the pick-up points. The coach leaves at 7.30 am. Add more nights at checkout.

Walkers on the Dove Lake circuit beneath Cradle MountainFull day from Launceston
From $775for two, incl. 1 night
Dove Lake Circuit

Cradle Mountain Dove Lake Day Tour

Step into the wilderness.

10 Hours (approx.)Departs Launceston CBDSeasonal - October to April

For those who want to immerse themselves in the landscape on foot, join your guide for the iconic 6 km Dove Lake Circuit. Ancient rainforest, alpine lakeshores, dramatic mountain scenery and unique Tasmanian flora and fauna. A good level of fitness and some bushwalking experience is recommended.

Seasonal - departs October to April, and not on every date in that window. The date picker at checkout only offers dates the operator is running.

Dove Lake CircuitSheffield TownshipCradle MountainGlacier Rock and the Boat Shed

What's Included

  • Return transport from Launceston
  • Guided Cradle Mountain experience
  • Commentary and interpretation throughout
  • Dove Lake 6km guided circuit
  • National Park Entry
  • Hikers Lunch Pack

Not Included

  • Accommodation

What to Bring

  • Comfortable sturdy walking shoes
  • Wet weather jackets and warm clothing is recommended, wet weather pants are optional
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

Tour does not operate on Christmas Day · Please note does NOT include Launceston Airport pick up or drop off

Book Tour + Stay
The historic Dove Lake boat shed below the peaks of Cradle MountainFull day from Launceston
From $775for two, incl. 1 night
Park Explorer

Cradle Mountain Park Explorer Day Tour

Discover more. Take it all in.

10 Hours (approx.)Departs Launceston CBDSeptember to April

Take in the iconic scenery of Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain with a more relaxed exploration of the park. Enjoy time at Dove Lake, discover Glacier Rock and the historic Boat Shed, and explore the Waldheim and Weindorfer's Rainforest area with your guide.

Departs daily September to April, with a few dates unavailable. The date picker at checkout only offers dates the operator is running.

Sheffield TownshipDove Lake (1hr visit)Cradle MountainGlacier Rock and the Boat ShedWaldheim ChaletWeindorfer's Rainforest

What's Included

  • Launceston CBD departure
  • Coach touring and commentary
  • National Park Pass
  • Light Lunch Pack
  • Daily Departures September - April
  • Winter Departures May - August

Not Included

  • Airport pickups and drop offs

What to Bring

  • Comfortable sturdy walking shoes
  • Wet weather jackets and warm clothing is recommended, wet weather pants are optional
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

Tour does not operate on Christmas Day · Please note does NOT include Launceston Airport pick up or drop off

Book Tour + Stay
A room at Change Overnight, Launceston
Tour + stay

Start the Day in Town

Add a night at Change Overnight in central Launceston and you wake up minutes from the coach, rather than driving in before dawn. The tour leaves at 7.30 am. Book the tour and the room together, and pay once.

Nightly rates move with the date, so your room is priced live when you choose your nights.

See the Rooms

A Day on the Mountain

The Dove Lake boat shed
The shore of Dove Lake
A wombat grazing beside the track
A Tasmanian pademelon in the rainforest
Tour only

Just the tour, no room

Both day tours can be booked without a room. You make your own way to a pick-up point in Launceston rather than being collected from the hotel.

Walkers on the Dove Lake circuit beneath Cradle Mountain

Full day from Launceston

Cradle Mountain Dove Lake Day Tour

10 Hours (approx.) · departs Launceston CBD

For those who want to immerse themselves in the landscape on foot, join your guide for the iconic 6 km Dove Lake Circuit. Ancient rainforest, alpine lakeshores, dramatic mountain scenery and unique Tasmanian flora and fauna. A good level of fitness and some bushwalking experience is recommended.

From $245ppBook Tour Only
The historic Dove Lake boat shed below the peaks of Cradle Mountain

Full day from Launceston

Cradle Mountain Park Explorer Day Tour

10 Hours (approx.) · departs Launceston CBD

Take in the iconic scenery of Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain with a more relaxed exploration of the park. Enjoy time at Dove Lake, discover Glacier Rock and the historic Boat Shed, and explore the Waldheim and Weindorfer's Rainforest area with your guide.

From $245ppBook Tour Only

Comfort on the Road

It is a long way to the mountain and back. McDermott's Coaches run modern touring coaches with commentary the whole way, so the drive is part of the day rather than something to endure.

Every guest meets the coach at a pick-up point. Staying at Change Overnight puts you a short walk from both.

Our allocated pick up points are:

  • 7.30 - Hotel Grand Chancellor
  • 7.45 - Launceston Backpackers

Tour only? Make your way to one of the public pick-up points:

  • 7.30  Hotel Grand Chancellor
  • 7.45  Launceston Backpackers

Airport pick-up and drop-off are not included.

A McDermott's Coaches touring coach

Tours are operated by McDermott's Coaches. Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST.