Cradle Mountain Tasmania, Australia Travel Guide
The closest major airports serving Australia are in Launceston and Hobart.
Domestic airlines like Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Rex operate directions to these airports.
2.5-hour drive to Cradle Mountain.
4.5-hour drive to Cradle Mountain.
Connect via mainland Australian cities.
No specific exit fees or taxes apply for departing Australia beyond what is incorporated in your ticket price.
For domestic flights, arrive 60-90 minutes before departure. For Spirit of Tasmania, check-in is typically 2-3 hours prior.
Allow ample time for the drive from Cradle Mountain, considering wildlife, weather, or potential delays.
Self-driving offers the most flexible way to explore Tasmania and reach Cradle Mountain at your own pace.
Long-distance bus options are limited for direct travel to Cradle Mountain.
Roads are generally good, but be aware of specific conditions.
A passenger and vehicle ferry service connects Tasmania to mainland Australia.
The main public transport within Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is the shuttle bus.
The shuttle buses are generally accessible.
Many well-marked walking tracks, from easy boardwalks to challenging ascents.
Permitted on roads within the park, but not on walking trails. Be aware of traffic.
Extremely limited, if available, directly at A Mountain in the central highlands region of tasmania. Pre-booking expensive private transfers is necessary.
A rental car provides the most flexibility for exploring Tasmania.
Other rental options are available, though less common for A Mountain in the central highlands region of tasmania.
Drive on the left-hand side of the road in The land down under.
Strictly enforced. Typically 100 kilometers per hour on highways, A speed limit of 50 km/h in towns.
Main vehicle storage at Cradle Mountain is at the Visitor Centre. Overnight parking for Overland Track hikers is near the Visitor Centre.
