Cradle Mountain: Hobart to Cradle Active Day Trip

From AUD $225.00 (Student, Child or a group of 4)

Depart time: 6am

Return time: 9pm

Breakfast and dinner stops in beautiful Deloraine.

5 hours in Cradle Mountain National Park and up to 4 hours hiking time.

Join The Derwent Experience for the most comfortable & efficient way to travel to Cradle Mountain from Hobart, for a brilliant full day experience AND return (if you want to). It's an early start, but the beauty of Cradle Mountain and the journey through Tasmania’s heartlands is so worth the effort.

Cradle Mountain From Hobart

Iconic Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park is a jewel in the crown of Tasmania’s natural beauty & wonder. 

Listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a place of exceptional natural beauty in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA). Get excited and visit this trusted source published by Tasmania’s Parks and Wildlife Service for further information.

A challenge for many wanting to visit Cradle Mountain from Hobart is accessibility. It is remote, but not out of reach, and once there you will feel a million miles away from modern life with your private bus hire.

But yes, it is an early start. We depart at 6am, but you only need to take some essentials for the day – no extra accommodation or packing required. Amazingly, you will spend even more time within the National Park, experiencing the raw beauty and wildness than most other day or multi-day Cradle Mountain walking tours departing from locations far closer than Hobart.

Premium Cradle Mountain Walking Tour

Join our carefully planned & executed small group, fun and rewarding private bus hire tour – perfect for solo travelers, couples, families & friends. Our Cradle Mountain walking tour from Hobart offers: 

• 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 and Weindorfers Forest. 

• Enchanted Forest and drinking pure water straight from the river (optional)

• Park entry and shuttle bus ticket

• Transport in a deluxe private hire bus, 11 passenger capacity, multiple phone charging (BYO cord) climate control, reclining seats and plenty of luggage space

• Morning stop in crafty Deloraine for breakfast at Mamma Buzz café – one of the best in Tasmania

• Empire Hotel for dinner on the return leg

• BYO picnic lunch – muesli bar, fruit, bread and cheese will do the trick

• Depart at 6am – sunrise show heading north through rural Tasmania (stunning!)

• Sunset show on the return trip from Cradle Mountain to Hobart – arriving back approximately 9pm.

• Pick up and drop off at your hotel / accommodation in Hobart city.

Operating on Sundays initially - also available on other days upon request for small groups & private tour bookings.

Here’s a review of our Cradle Mountain walking tour that gives a good sense of what to expect from a passengers perspect:

“Had our day trip to Cradle Mountain from Hobart with The Derwent Experience recently! It’s incredibly rare to find tours starting from Hobart as most begin from Launceston so we were lucky that Sam’s offering such tours. It was lovely meeting him as well, an incredibly friendly and warm-hearted guy!”

Some Other Reasons Why The Derwent Experience is a 10/10

⭐️ The private hire bus is extremely clean and sleek. Comes with reclining chairs plus USB ports to charge your phones.

⭐️ Food options are amazing! We stopped at Deloraine for both our brunch and dinner - first at Mumma Buzz Cafe then dinner at Empire Hotel.

⭐️ Sam’s a seasoned & safe driver, so you’re definitely in good hands as he takes you through the winding yet scenic roads towards and back from Cradle Mountain walking tour to Hobart.

Book Your Cradle Mountain Day Trip From Hobart

The fantastic thing about this Cradle Mountain walking tour is that the bed you wake up in can also be the same bed that you sleep in that night. The best part is that you only have to take what you need for the day. Yes, it is a big day, but a private tour is quite simply the ideal way to experience Cradle Mountain from Hobart.

Why Travel & Spend The Day With Us?

Over the past few years, Sam has taken groups to Cradle Mountain from Hobart for day trips on behalf of other companies whilst also focusing on my own Derwent Valley tours and experiences. It is not an easy place to get to from Hobart, often being a day stop on a much larger trip. But here’s the thing...

Sam has lots of energy, loves driving, and believes that a big day to Cradle Mountain is the best way to appreciate Tasmania’s natural beauty and make the most of a single day. 

Your Safety

Safety is our top priority, driving there and back from Cradle Mountain to Hobart. You will be asked to sign a waiver at the group briefing upon arrival at the Cradle Mountain Visitor Information Centre, and prior to boarding the shuttle bus that takes us down to Dove Lake. Weather conditions on the day will be absolutely front 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 will accompany the ‘slowest’ members, or the least confident members of the group and will provide communication backup and basic first aid if required. It is absolutely paramount that individuals who choose their own trails return at the designated time so that the group can leave together on time and we all get back to Hobart at a reasonable hour, typically 8-9pm. 

Are you ready for your greatest adventure yet? Book your Cradle Mountain walking tour with The Derwent Experience today!