Launceston : Cradle Mountain Adventure - Excursion d'une journée active
Description
Cradle Mountain est un point fort à ne pas manquer lors d'un séjour à Launceston, Tasmanie. Découvrez cette incroyable région sauvage pendant que vous profitez d'environ 4 - 4,5 heures à explorer la zone de marche d'un jour de Cradle Mountain, avec une variété d'options de marche courtes et plus longues. Randonnez sur le circuit du lac Dove, ou montez vers un sommet élevé pour une vue imprenable, découvrez les wombats locaux et l'histoire naturelle de cet environnement classé au patrimoine mondial. Faits saillants • Explorez le parc national et la zone du patrimoine mondial de Cradle Mountain (4 à 5 heures) • Tenez-vous sur la rive du cadre spectaculaire du lac Dove • Profitez de quelques courtes promenades d'introduction et d'interprétation de la région • Promenade le long des pistes “Rainforest City” et “Pencil Pine Falls” • Participez à la marche du circuit du lac Dove (moyenne 6km) • Ou, prenez la marche plus difficile à la vue élevée du belvédère de Marion (grade dur 3 heures) • Explorez le Chalet historique Weindorfers
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Itinéraire
Nous quittons Launceston et nous dirigeons vers Sheffield, la ville des peintures murales et profitons d'un court arrêt ici.
La ville des peintures murales. Sheffield est un petit village rural original, au pied des montagnes. Sheffield est la propre galerie d'art en plein air de Tasmanie, avec plus de 100 peintures sur les murs des bâtiments de la ville. L'œuvre d'art dépeint l'histoire de la région de Cradle Mountain et est un bon avant-goût de ce qui est à venir, avant de continuer dans les montagnes.
Nous arrivons au parc national de Cradle Mountain, une zone de paysages emblématiques avec une grande variété de sentiers de randonnée à choisir. Cradle Mountain est une région magnifique et classée au patrimoine mondial. Nous laissons notre itinéraire de marche flexible en fonction de nos clients et des conditions météorologiques du jour. En arrivant au parc national de Cradle Mountain, nous nous préparons pour les opportunités de marche qui nous attendent. Nous visons environ 4 à 5 heures dans le parc national, pour vraiment profiter au maximum des sentiers. Nous commençons par une série de courtes promenades vers Rainforest City et Pencil Pine Falls, 2 promenades courtes et faciles qui nous présentent la région.
Notre randonnée principale pour la visite d'aujourd'hui commence à partir du lac Dove avec 2 options de marche disponibles. Ici, vous pouvez choisir votre promenade principale préférée. Il y a l'emblématique circuit de Dove Lake, qui est une piste de 6 kilomètres, classée comme facile et prend généralement 2-3 heures. C'est l'une des meilleures promenades en Tasmanie, la piste ondule autour du lac Dove et traverse sous Cradle Mountain. Toute la flore magnifique peut être vue sur cette promenade, avec de l'herbe à bouton, du myrte, du sassafras, du fagus et du King Billy Pine le long du chemin, ainsi que des vues épiques sur Cradle Mountain.
Pour les randonneurs les plus actifs et les plus passionnés, nous offrons la possibilité de grimper sur les hauteurs les plus élevées de Marion's Lookout. Il s'agit d'environ 4 kilomètres mais est classé comme une randonnée de niveau moyen, avec quelques sections raides. Marions Lookout se trouve à 1200 m et offre une vue imprenable à 360 degrés sur la zone sauvage environnante classée au patrimoine mondial.
Nous nous arrêtons en chemin pour une pause déjeuner, profitons d'un repos au bord d'un ruisseau tranquille, observons les célèbres et sympathiques wombats Cradle dans leur habitat naturel, ou prenons le temps de photographier les paysages. Apprenez une partie de l'histoire locale en visitant le chalet de Weindorfer et découvrez les anciens King Billy Pines lors de la promenade forestière de Weindorfer.
À notre retour à Launceston, nous nous arrêtons pour nous rafraîchir et faire le plein à la délicieuse crèmerie glacée Van Dieman's Land et à la ferme de framboises Christmas Hills. Nous retournons à Launceston vers 18h00 - 18h30 après une journée énorme mais inoubliable à Cradle Mountain.
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Informations importantes
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- L'âge minimum pour participer au tour est de 8 ans
- Il s'agit d'une visite active avec randonnée impliquée; un niveau approprié de santé générale et de condition physique et des capacités physiques est essentiel
- Nous fournissons une interprétation précise et minimisons les perturbations de la faune en observant de loin les distances et en informant nos clients sur la façon de percevoir la faune avec patience et respect. Les activités sont toujours confinées aux pistes et aux trottoirs afin de minimiser les impacts négatifs.
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Jess is a great tour guide, with lots of passion and knowledge about Cradle Mountain and the animals in there. She is very helpful and funny. The weather was not good, it was raining and cold, but Jess still managed to offer us with hiking options and bought us to places to see wombats and other animals. She also gave us thick raincoat to keep us warm and dry. I wish to come back again to see the sunny side of Cradle Mountain!
Thanks so much for the lovely review! Thanks for joining Tours Tasmania for our Cradle Mountain tour. The wombats at Cradle Mountain are a great distraction when the rain rolls in. Hope to have you back for a sunny day soon!
Very intuitive and lots to see on the way. It was raining while we were there but still a great experience. We were lucky to have seen a wombat and wallaby and bird life when rain stopped.
Tour guide was fantastic, plenty of knowledge and expertise made it an unforgettable experience. Great amount of choice and difficulty with what hikes to go for, couldn’t recommend it enough.
Thank you so much! Cradle Mountain really does deliver on every level and having the time and flexibility to choose your own hike on the day makes it that little bit more special. We'll pass your kind words on to the guide. Hope to see you back in Tassie soon!
Cradle Mountain was beautiful and we had a lovely day for travel; however, I was not impressed with the tour overall. We have been on at least 10 other Viator tours (mainly Europe) that we have rated well. We chose Viator for their reputation and our past positive experiences with them. However, this day was not ideal. The tour bus was old, small, and not comfortable. The tour guide did not fully engage the tour participants and his driving was we thought, at times, a little risky. It was clear, though, that he did have quite a bit of local knowledge to share. So, some positives and some negatives hence my three-star rating.
This was Great tour. It was an easy way to experience Cradle mountain that leaves you wanting for more. Elaine, our tour guide was very helpful throughout the entire day and was patient with the group. We had 2 choices for the hike. Depending on fitness level, it is possible to do both but with very little stopping or resting. You might want to check with your guide first. Elaine helped us make the decision on what hikes to do. We even stopped to see some wombats. The tour promptly started at 7:30am and ended at 5:30pm. Everything was on schedule. The weather was also very good so that plays a factor in enjoying the views at the park. The experience was worth it.
Thank you for the lovely review. We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Cradle Mountain and felt supported by Elaine throughout the day. Offering flexible hike options, keeping to schedule and spotting wildlife like wombats are all part of the experience we aim to deliver. We appreciate you choosing Tours Tasmania. The Tours Tasmania Team
This tour to Cradle mountain felt completely surreal from start to finish. The landscapes were breathtaking, with misty rain-washed scenery that made everything feel almost otherworldly. Walking among the huge, ancient trees was a highlight - the forest felt timeless and alive. The sound of mighty waterfalls added so much atmosphere and the steady rain just made it more powerful. Seeing the vast, quiet lake wrapped in clouds was just magical. Unfortunately due to the rain the visibility was limited but itinerary is flexible here so we went for alternative routes instead. This made the experience feel safe and well organised and I really appreciate the effort of making this trip a truly enjoyable and unique adventure. I definitely want to return to this place one day and explore more tracks and trails. Overall it's a must-have trip if you go to Tasmania. This Cradle Mountain tour was absolutely surreal, from beginning to end. The scenery was breathtaking: the foggy, rain-washed landscapes created a sense of something almost unreal and fabulous. Walking among the huge ancient trees was one of the most striking moments - the forest seemed eternal and alive. The powerful noise of the waterfalls filled everything with an atmosphere of force, and the incessant rain only reinforced that impression. The view of the vast, quiet lake shrouded in clouds was truly magical. Unfortunately, the rain reduced visibility, but the programme proved flexible and we followed alternative routes. This made the trip safe and well organized, and I truly appreciate the efforts of our guide, which made this tour a truly enjoyable and unique adventure. All in all it is a must-have trip if you go to Tasmania. I definitely want to come back here one more time to explore more trails and routes.
Thank you for joining our Cradle Mountain Adventure Active Day Tour. Your description captures the magic of the park so well. Even with the rain and mist, it is wonderful to hear the ancient forests, waterfalls and cloud wrapped lake made the day feel surreal. We are glad the flexible itinerary helped you enjoy the experience safely and comfortably. Cradle Mountain is a place that keeps calling people back and we hope you return to explore more of its beautiful trails. Hope you are taking home some wonderful Tasmanian memories. The Tours Tasmania Team.
The short walk were great to see wild life didn't do the 6 klm walk as it was to wet saw some wombat on the short walk
Hi Leanne, Thank you for joining our Cradle Mountain Adventure Active Day Tour. We are glad you enjoyed the shorter walk and the chance to see wildlife along the track. The longer walk can be tricky in wet weather, so it is great you still had a memorable time in the park. Warm regards from The Tours Tasmania Team.
Wonderful tour guide, who was easygoing and helpful . Immersed in nature with the snowcap mountains and glistening Lake
Thanks for joining our Cradle Mountain Adventure Active Day Tour. We are so glad you enjoyed the breathtaking scenery and time immersed in nature. Great to hear your guide made the experience easygoing and helpful. The snow capped mountains and the lake are always magical. Happy and safe travels – The Tours Tasmania Team.
We had a knowledgeable and professional guide who made it a fun day trip. He made sure everyone was back in the bus before moving on.
Wasn’t able to complete the whole tour itinerary due to weather conditions. Was still a good day out despite this. Must see destination.
Thanks for joining our Cradle Mountain Adventure Active Day Tour. Even with the weather changes we are glad you still enjoyed the day and found the destination memorable. Cradle Mountain is always beautiful in any conditions. Hope you are taking home some wonderful Tasmanian memories – The Tours Tasmania Team.
