Overview
This park has two main attractions - Cradle Mountain in the north and Lake St Clair in the south. It is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, offering pristine alpine landscapes, ancient rainforests, and diverse wildlife.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accessibility
Pencil Pine Falls and Rainforest Walk is wheelchair accessible.
Money
Shops near park are expensive; buy supplies beforehand.
Safety
Sign in and out of logbook; carry weather gear; sturdy footwear recommended.
Transport
Shuttle bus between Visitor Centre, Ronny Creek, and Dove Lake; ferry on Lake St Clair $38 each way.
Water
Do not drink from lakes; sterilize water from hut tanks.
Weather
Climate is unpredictable; rain 9 out of 10 days; temperatures colder than surrounding areas; snow possible even in summer.
