Private Hobart to Cradle Mountain Day Trip - Flexible Dates

** This particular iteration is for flexible dates, and for small groups. Every date is open and possible, but needs to be checked first and confirmed against other tours and available resources **

Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park is a jewel in the crown of Tasmanian natural beauty and wonder. 

A slight problem for many however is accessibility, especially from Hobart. 

Sure, it is an early start as we depart at 6am but you take only what you need for the day - no extra accommodation or packing required.

We offer you and your group a return trip from Hobart to Cradle Mountain National Park with:

• up to five hours inside the National Park - plenty of time to complete one of the challenging hikes up to Marions Lookout or Hansons Peak, or to walk the Dove Lake Circuit, visit Waldheim or the beautiful Enchanted Forest walk.
• Park entry and shuttle bus ticket
• Transport in an executive class bus, 11 passenger capacity, multiple phone charging (byo cord) climate control, reclining seats and plenty of luggage space.
• Morning stop in Deloraine for breakfast at Mamma Buzz café - one the best in Tasmania, and then
• Empire Hotel for dinner on the return leg. 
• Trail mix - this should do you for midday sustenance, or bring an apple/banana
• Depart 6am - Sunrise show heading north through rural Tasmania.
• Sunset show on the return trip - arriving back in Hobart approximately 9pm.

Imagine a relaxing drive to the park, headphones on or snoozing, beautiful countryside passing by, and then five hours inside the National Park - enough quality hiking and trail time, exploring and experiencing Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake and the stunning National Park that exists to protect this natural wonder. 

This means that the bed you wake up from can be the bed you sleep in that night, and you only have to take what you need for the day. It is a big day out, but no bigger than a regular workday and an evening function or activity.

Why travel and spend the day with us?

Over the past few years, I have taken groups to Cradle Mountain for day trips on behalf of other companies whilst I also focused on my own tours and experiences along the Derwent River and surrounding areas. It is not an easy place to get to from Hobart, often being a day stop on a much larger trip. But here is the thing...

I have lots of energy, I love driving, and I believe a big day ex-Hobart is an efficient way to step into natural beauty and make the most out of a single day. 

My goal is to make this a viable weekly day trip that travelers can rely upon. 

Safety.

Weather conditions on the day will be absolutely top of mind, and the fact that conditions can change quickly will be discussed. We are not a walking, hiking or guiding service, and while we carry the necessary public liability insurances, we primarily offer this as a transport service for you to access Cradle Mountain National Park from Hobart. 

The Driver / Guide will guide you to the head of the Trail at Dove Lake, and make sure that all options are unmistakably clear. You then walk on at your own pace. It is absolutely paramount that individuals who choose their own trails return at the designated time so that group can leave together on time, and we all get back to Hobart at a reasonable hour - no later than 10 pm (earlier if possible)