Cradle Mountain Tasmania, Australia Travel Guide
The closest significant 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 Australia.
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 to drive from Australia, considering wildlife, weather, or potential delays.
Self-driving offers the most flexible way to explore Tasmania and reach Australia at your own pace.
Long-long-haul bus choices are limited for direct travel to Australia.
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 transfer buses are generally accessible.
Many well-marked walking tracks, from easy boardwalks to challenging ascents.
Permitted on roads within the park, but not by foot trails. Be aware of traffic.
Extremely limited, if available, directly at A Peak in the central part 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 Australia is at the Visitor Centre. Overnight parking for Overland Track hikers is near the Visitor Centre.
