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CRADLE MOUNTAIN HOTEL COMPENDIUM 2018 1


Thank you for expressing interest in hosting your next

event at Cradle Mountain Hotel.

Nestled within breathtaking alpine forest in the central

highlands of Tasmania, Cradle Mountain Hotel offers you

an inviting home away from home to unwind after a day

of innovative meetings, captivating lectures or even

team building exercises exploring our pristine Tasmanian

wilderness and world heritage areas which includes

Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park and the

iconic Boat shed at Dove Lake.

This natural setting and sophisticated venue of Cradle

intimate board meeting, incentive trip, large multi-day

conference, cocktail welcome, degustation dinner, or a

spotlight BBQ.

Our conference centre offers a comfortable space for

corporate or private functions with access to audio

visual equipment, breakout rooms and The Cradle

Mountain Wilderness Gallery.

Altitude Restaurant offers delicious fresh, seasonal

hearty meals to suit every palate and our well-appointed

four star accommodation rooms will make you feel

relaxed and at ease after a busy day. Cradle Mountain

Hotel offers accommodation and conference facilities all

under one roof, an all-inclusive day delegate package

and an award winning restaurant; it is your prefect base

to meet, eat, explore and stay!

Please find details of the current conference facilities

and menus we offer. If you would like to proceed with a

proposal and tentative booking please contact me today

to ensure availability.

Cradle Mountain Hotel can assist you by providing

support leading up to, throughout and on conclusion of

your event.

We look forward to discussing and exploring ways we

can create an event that captivates minds and leaves

guests with memories for years to come!

Very best,

Christina Medhurst

Sales and Reservations Coordinator

RACT Destinations

Phone: +61 3 6236 4311

Email: [email protected]


CONTENTS

1 Your arrival 4

2 Your journey 6

3 Your destination 7

4 Your welcome 9

5 Your stay 10

6 Your hotel information and on-site experiences

11

7 Your day delegate package 12

8 Your conference centre 13

9 Your day conference menu 15

10 Your table 16

11 Altitude lounge and bar 17

12 Altitude Restaurant 18

13 Altitude Restaurant and private dining 19

14 Canapé and savouries 20

15 Substantial cocktail 20

16 Seated event menus 21

17 BBQ menu 22

18 Beverage packages 23

19 Picnic hampers 23

20 Your Cradle Mountain wilderness gallery experience

24

21 Your action and adventure 25

22 Your wildlife and wilderness 29

23 Our top short walks 30

24 Explore more 32


Tasmania is easily accessible with four major airlines flying into the state daily.

FLIGHTS DAILY MELBOURNE

(1HR)

SYDNEY

(1HR 30MINS)

BRISBANE

(2HR 45MINS)

Hobart 14 5 1

Launceston 9 2 -

-Devonport service is ideal for car clubs,

drive incentives and car launches. The twin ships sail in both directions from

Tasmania and Station Pier in Port Melbourne, Victoria.

YEAR ROUND

SCHEDULE DEPART ARRIVE DISEMBARK

Night sailing 7.30pm 6.00am 6.30am

DOUBLE SAILING

SCHEDULE DEPART ARRIVE DISEMBARK

Day sailing 9.00am 6.00pm 6.00pm

Night sailing 9.00pm 6.00am 6.00am


Once your guests have arrived in Tasmania they can enjoy the journey to Cradle Mountain Hotel in several ways.

AIR

Numerous operators offer flight experiences and

services into Cradle Mountain Hotel.

TASMANIAN AIR ADVENTURES

seaplanes and then sit back, relax and let their

experienced pilots take you on the adventure of a

lifetime.

ROTORLIFT AVIATION

Rotorlift offers an exciting range of helicopter charter

packages to both local and remote locations. Rotorlift

can tailor a package to suit your individual needs. Their

services maximise leisure time and minimise travel time,

and give you the chance to see Tasmania from a new

perspective.

ROAD

Whether you are driving from Hobart

or Launceston there are tour operators

who offer an unique road journey.

AARDVARK ADVENTURES

Aardvark Adventures is an adventure tourism,

corporate/group event and team-building

company based in Hobart, Tasmania.

The Top Gear program is an exciting and competitive

range of team-based activities based on the popular

BBC television series of the same name. Participants will

explore the lesser-travelled parts of Tasmania while

competing with each other in a series of automotive

challenges. Teams are provided with hired vehicles and

maps, and must make their way to a number of

locations, completing a challenge activity at each

location.

PEPPERBUSH ADVENTURES

landscape while navigating your way to adrenaline and

fun filled challenges around Tasmania. Your host, a

Tassie Bushman, will take care of all your foodie desires

along the way in a custom built catering trailer to

provide bush tucker experiences that can incorporate a

Devonport, Hobart or Launceston arrival.

YOUR ARRIVAL


There is an abundance of activities on route to Cradle Mountain for those exploring the road independently or in groups. The below itineraries highlight just some of the experiences along the way.

LAUNCESTON TO CRADLE MOUNTAIN

LAKE ST CLAIR NATIONAL PARK

2 HOURS

Arrive for morning tea or lunch at Josef Chromy or Quamby Estate which are spectacular award winning venues just a few minutes from Launceston Airport.

Continue on to Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm to sample some of the delicious berry creations, including ice-cream, cakes and muffins on the all-weather deck.

Arrive at Ashgrove Farm Cheese to view cheese making and maturing from the tasting door.

Pass through the township of Railton for photo opportunities with more than 100 imaginative topiary characters and Sheffield; a beautiful town famous for its extensive display of murals.

HOBART TO CRADLE MOUNTAIN


(VIA MIDLANDS) 4.5 HOURS

Arrive in Hobart for morning tea at Multi-award winning MONA or Frogmore Creek before adventuring onto Cradle Mountain.

Continue onto Ross, arguably the finest nineteenth century village in Australia to try a famous Tasmanian scallop pie!

Brickendon is a convict built village and working farm with friendly sheep, a range of poultry, horses, goats and a pig called Flora to play with as you explore the Brickendon Farm Village.


HOBART TO CRADLE MOUNTAIN


(VIA HIGHLANDS) 4.5 HOURS

Arrive in Hobart for morning tea at Multi-award winning MONA or Frogmore Creek before adventuring onto Cradle Mountain.

Make your way to Bothwell, a picturesque town settled in the 1820s with 50 heritage-listed

Farm Golf and the award winning Nant Whiskey Distillery and more.

Continue on to Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm to sample some of the delicious berry creations, including ice-cream, cakes and muffins on the all-weather deck.


YOUR JOURNEY


Cradle Mountain Hotel is a stylish, four star wilderness Hotel, set in the extraordinary bush land that fringes the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park encompasses an

awe-inspiring land of craggy mountains and deep valleys,

heathlands, button grass moors and ancient forests.

The landscape around Cradle Mountain was carved by

ancient glaciers and is an incredibly scenic environment of

mountains and lakes, open moorland and deep gorges.

Mt Ossa (1617m) rises from the plains at the centre of the

park. Dramatic ranges push countless majestic peaks

towards the sky. The still, deep waters of Lake St. Clair

(167m) stretch 14 kilometres in length to the southern

and is fringed by forests, mountains and walking trails.

species such as myrtle, tree ferns, celery-top

pine, King Billy pine and the fabled, long-lived

palm-like Pandani thrives here and is found only

Fagus (Nothofagus gunnii), is also endemic to

Tasmania, and turns the hillsides of the park to

burnt red and gold from late April to May.

YOUR DESTINATION


From the moment you arrive at Cradle Mountain

complemented by personal service and impeccable

service to suit your requirements and ensure that your incentive, product launch, board meeting or convention is a complete success.

OPTIONAL GIFTS FOR YOUR GUESTS ON ARRIVAL

Anvers dark chocolates value of $20

Fresh fruit platter value of $25

Bottle of Tasmanian wine value of $35

Tasmanian wine and cheese value of $55

Tasmanian cheese plate value of $20

YOUR WELCOME


Set in two wings under one roof, each of the 60 rooms at the Cradle Mountain Hotel have sliding doors opening on to their own small private Juliet balcony where you can watch for the wildlife that comes right to your door. All accommodation is ground-floor level for easy access.

YOUR STAY

SPLIT LEVEL KING

15 ROOMS

These well-appointed rooms feature

a king bed, and a sunken lounge,

study area and Juliet balcony with

views to the surrounding woodland.

DELUXE SPA

15 ROOMS

These luxurious suites feature twin

double beds, a large corner spa bath

and Juliet balcony with alpine views.

STANDARD QUEEN

30 ROOMS

A welcoming and comfortable base

for your wilderness stay, each standard

room includes a queen bed and king

single bed, and your own Juliet balcony.


Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for all guests.

Reception area is open 24 hours a day.

Guest check-out time is prior to 10am.

Altitude Restaurant is open every day for breakfast (7-10 am), lunch (11am-6pm) and dinner (bookings recommended 6pm-9pm).

Altitude Lounge Bar is open each day from 7am until late in the evening.

Room service is available from 12pm, until 9pm daily. Please dial 9 to place your order.

Comfortable guest lounges are located in each wing of the hotel. Relax by the wood fire with a book or magazine, or enjoy a freshly brewed coffee or a glass of wine and cheese platter.

A national parks pass is required for entry into Cradle Mountain- Lake St. Claire National Park. A range of parks passes are available at reception.

A coin-operated guest laundry is located alongside the hotel foyer.

YOUR ONSITE EXPERIENCES

Cradle Mountain offers a range of guest activities

and experiences for you to enjoy at your leisure

some without even leaving your room!

MEET THE LOCALS

Cradle Mountain Hotel is located in one of

Tasmanians finest wilderness areas, so naturally,

you can expect to see native wildlife during your

stay, including wallabies, wombats, and native

birds, some may even wander right up to your

MASSAGE AT THE RETREAT

Located within the hotel, The Retreat offers

luxurious spa treatments, from our soothing steam

room to the double bath and outdoor tub. Entry to

the hot tub and steam room is free for Hotel

guests. Open daily from 8am-9pm.

WILDERNESS BOARDWALK

This easy 10-15 minute walk leads through alpine

woodland on the Hotel property and offers the

chance to see local wildlife. You can access the

track from the reading lounges in each wing of the

Hotel.

WINE AND WHISKY TASTING

Choose your wine or whisky experience (or both).

Take a sensory journey thought Tasmanians wine

regions and compare fine local and mainland

Australian wines. Or, sample a selection of

premium Tasmanian whiskys alongside their

Scottish counterparts.

CRADLE MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS GALLERY

wilderness garden and displays paintings,

drawings, sculptures and instillations by

predominately Tasmanian artists. Visit the tiger

room, movie room, and creative children

and stop in to the gift shop for a free honey

tasting. To find out how you can include The

Wilderness Gallery in your event keep reading!

YOUR HOTEL INFORMATION AND ON-SITE EXPERIENCES


YOUR DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE

DAY DELEGATE PACKAGES

FULL DAY

$67.00 per person, per day (morning tea,

buffet lunch and afternoon tea)

HALF DAY

$55.00 per person per day (morning or

afternoon tea and a buffet lunch)

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

Day use of the meeting room with complimentary overnight hold

Conference room set with pens, pads, mints and iced water

Arrival tea and coffee, morning tea and afternoon tea

Working lunch including juice, coffee and tea

Complimentary Wi-Fi in the main hotel and conference centre

Complimentary parking

Audio visual in the main meeting room:

- 1 x data projector and screen

- 1 x whiteboard

- 1 x flip chart with markers and

butchers paper

- 1 x lectern

* For additional AV requirements charges will apply,.

*Cradle Mountain Hotel does not have an in-house AV

technician.

* Meetings or events held on a public holiday will incur a

surcharge of 15% on the total bill for that day.


MT ROCKET ROOM

One o

conference or as a breakaway area

for a large conferences. The pillar-

less room offers a comfortable

space with adjustable lighting,

double door entry, six power outlets

and a fan heater. A fireplace set in

the left hand corner offers a warm

and cosy atmosphere.

YOUR CONFERENCE CENTRE Located opposite the main hotel building, the conference centre offers three large private rooms. To complement there are two office spaces, a deck, bathroom facilities and direct access Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery and gift shop.

MT PEPPER ROOM

Located next to the Mt. Rocket

Room, this pillar-less room offers a

comfortable space with adjustable

lighting, double door entry, six

power outlets and a fan heater. The

deck located nearby offers the

perfect setting for morning or

afternoon tea with views

overlooking the wilderness.

WARATAH ROOM

Located at the rear of the

conference centre the Waratah

Room is the largest of the private

rooms. The room offers a generous,

pillar-less space with two fan

heaters and ten power outlets, a

portable screen, PA system and

adjustable lighting. Ample natural

light is delivered through double

entry and large windows. A fireplace

set in right hand corner will keep

your delegates warm.

EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM

Located in the main Hotel building

close to the restaurant this room is

perfect for intimate board meetings

or private dinners. The room boasts

wooden furnishings, access to a

spacious private deck which

overlooks the bush land and natural

light from large windows. AV

equipment is easily set up and

conference call technology is

available.


VENUE DIMENSIONS THEATRE U-SHAPE CLASS ROOM COCKTAIL CABARET BANQUET

Waratah 16.4m x 10.2m x 3h 150 45 56 100 42 120

Mountain Pepper 8m x 8m x 3h 50 16 30 50 28 40

Mountain Rocket 8m x 8m x 3h 50 16 30 50 28 40

Boardroom 7.1m x 4.2m x 2.4h - 10 - 10 - 10

The Wilderness Gallery 10 Spaces x 3.9h 150 - - 140 - 100

ADDITIONAL ROOM HIRE

Outside of the day delegate packages

additional room hire fees apply.

Mountain Pepper Room $150 per day

Mountain Rocket Room $150 per day

Executive Boardroom $150 per day

Waratah Room $300 per day

Wilderness Gallery (per gallery) $150 per day

Wilderness Gallery (entire) $1500 per day


DAY CONFERENCE PACKAGES

MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEA

Truly Tasmanian options are served for morning

and afternoon tea. Select from the range below

ask us to create a special menu.

Freshly brewed tea and coffee

House baked scones with local Ashgrove pure

cream and Raspberry Hills farm preserves

Cradle Mountain Leatherwood honey and lavender

shortbread

Anvers dark chocolate chip cookies

Harvest moon carrot cake

with West Haven cream cheese frosting

Boks crispy bacon and Ashgrove smoked

cheddar muffins served with dollop of local

creamy butter

Spreyton apple and cinnamon muffins

WORKING LUNCH

Please select one option from each of the below.

SOUP

Pumpkin & Leatherwood honey

Potato and leek

Thai sweet potato

Cream of mushroom

Tomato and Italian herb

Chicken and corn

SANDWICHES

Filled with cold meats and salad

Toasted focaccias, baguettes, Turkish bread, pita

wraps

Open gourmet French sticks or

Square loaf; white, whole meal and multigrain

TO FINISH

Fruit platters, cake platters, cheese platters

Served with tea, coffee and juice

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Add $5 per person, per selection

VEGETARIAN

Warm semi dried tomato, spinach and fetta tartlets

Thai red curry with vegetables and jasmine rice

Tasmanian vegetable frittatas

Penne pasta tossed through with chunky tomato

and basil sauce

Vegetarian strudel with Ashgrove cheese smoked

cheese sauce

Stir-fried vegetables with hokkien noodles and

sweet chilli coriander sauce

Pepper steak pies, sausage rolls and Cornish

pastries Beef stroganoff with rice pilaf

Thai green chicken curry with steamed jasmine rice

Traditional lasagne with Tasmanian beef

Tasmanian game ragu with a creamy garlic mash

Beer battered fish of the day with French fries

Macquarie Harbour ocean trout with citrus beur

blanc and sea salt chat potatoes

Assorted quiche platter

ALTITUDE RESTAURANT + LOUNGE BAR

(GF) - Gluten Free (V) - Vegetarian (DF) - Dairy Free


YOUR TABLE Our chefs take great pride in delivering you with a unique Tasmanian dining experience. Following is a highlight of our special event and group menus on offer along with an overview of Altitude Restaurant and Lounge Bar.


ALTITUDE LOUNGE & BAR Our lounge & and bar area provides the perfect place to relax and connect with fellow delegates on a comfy couch and enjoy a wine or tasting platter while planning your next mountain activity or preparing for your next conference session.

This space is perfect for pre-dinner drinks and

nibbles, morning and afternoon tea, a welcome

cocktail party or casual drinks. Altitude Lounge

and Bar is open for all guests to enjoy. The space

cannot be reserved exclusively unless all Hotel

accommodation has been reserved for the

conference or event. Gatherings can be arranged

but we ask for you to be mindful of all hotel

guests using the space.

Non-exclusive: free of charge

Exclusive: A rate will be applied that combines all

food and beverage outlets.


ALTITUDE RESTAURANT Situated alongside the Lounge and bar, you will immediately relax when you walk into the Altitude Restaurant with its cosy fires, forest views and friendly atmosphere. Altitude Restaurant offers relaxed contemporary dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.

This space is open for all guests to enjoy and the

restaurant cannot be reserved exclusively unless all

Hotel accommodation has been reserved. Group

reservations can be arranged but we ask for you to

be mindful of all hotel guests using the space.

Non-exclusive: free of charge

Exclusive: A rate will be applied that combines all

food and beverage outlets .

Maximum capacity: 150 PAX


ALTITUDE RESTAURANT AND PRIVATE DINING Conveniently located at the rear of the restaurant this private dining space has floor to ceiling windows on three sides and access to the expansive deck. The room can be used as an extension to the main restaurant or reservations can be made for private dining.

Hire fee exclusive: $ 500.00

Maximum capacity: 50 PAX


CANAPES AND SAVOURIES

$4.50 per item/5 per hour

COLD

Two mini bruschettas with olive tapenade

Two mini tomato and basil bruschettas

Roast beef croutes with horse radish cream

lsa

Smoked salmon mousse on mini toasts

Finger sandwiches with assorted fillings

Vegetable crudities with dips

HOT

House made mini sausage rolls with tomato relish

Chinese vegetarian spring rolls

Mini dim sims with soy dipping sauce

Assorted mini quiches

Mini chicken satays

Thai marinated prawns

Spicy meatballs

Cocktail samosas

CANAPES AND SAVOURIES SUBSTANTIAL COCKTAIL

From $18.00 per item

Beer battered flathead

with crispy fries and fresh lemon

Salt and pepper squid with garden greens

Parmesan and brie cheese arancini balls

with salad

Asian chicken stir-fry with hokkien noodles

Sticky beef in a fresh bun with pickled cucumbers

Smoked duck on a beetroot, feta

and rocket salad

Smoked salmon and herb risotto

Mini Mt Roland beef burger

with caramelised onions and chips


Set menu 2 courses $ 58.00

Set menu 3 courses $ 68.00

Alternative drop 2 courses $ 58.00

Alternative drop 3 courses $ 68.00

ENTREE

Tasmanian taste plate with a selection

of fine Tasmanian produce

Rannoch Farm quail with Ashgrove

Pepperberry cheddar and pear salad

with balsamic and apple glaze

Smoked duck breast with mango

and chilli chutney served with rocket salad

Gnocchi with roasted pumpkin, pine nuts,

semi-dried tomatoes, spinach and sage butter

Char grilled Tasmanian wallaby

served on a potato rosti with a pinot jus

SEATED EVENTS

MAIN COURSE

Crispy skin Tasmanian ocean trout served

on a bed of parsnip mash with tomato salsa

Char grilled Mount Roland fillet of beef with

sauteed kipfler potatoes, caramelized baby

onions, baby carrots and portuoine pinot jus

Pan seared blue eye trevalla

on a herb risotto with baby root vegetables

Free range chicken breast stuffed with sundried

tomato mousse wrapped in prosciutto resting on

potato rosti with spicy herb vinaigrette

Mount Roland lamb rump on a bed of ratatouille

with gratin potatoes and rosemary jus

DESSERT

Dark Anvers chocolate, macadamia nut and

bourbon brownie with vanilla sauce and

Tasmanian berry sorbet

King Island and Ashgrove cheeses

served with dried fruit, nuts and crackers

Baked Tasmanian apple and blueberry crumble

with vanilla bean ice cream

Passionfruit panna cotta with raspberry coulis

and white chocolate garnish


BARBEQUE MENU ONE $ 27.50

Homemade beef sausages

Homemade hamburgers and fried onions

Baked potatoes and sour cream

Assorted condiments

Bread rolls

Garden tossed salad

Coleslaw

Seasonal fruit platters


BARBEQUE LUNCH OR DINNER

BARBEQUE MENU TWO $ 47.50

Marinated chicken skewers

Gourmet sausages

Mount Roland porterhouse steaks

Ocean trout fillets

Fried Tasmanian onions

Baked potatoes with sour cream

Garden tossed salad

Seafood pasta salad

Crispy bacon potato salad

Traditional creamy coleslaw

Assorted condiments

Freshly baked bread rolls

Assorted cake platters

Fresh fruit salad

Pavlova with seasonal berries


Served on the Hotel deck. Min 30 people.


CRADLE CLASSIC

3 hour package $ 40.00 pp


Rothbury Sparkling, Rothbury Chardonnay,

Rothbury Cabernet Merlot, beer and

cider on tap and a selection of soft drinks.

PREMIUM TASTE OF TASSIE



Devils Corner Sparkling, Ninth Island

Sauvignon Blanc, Holm Oak Cabernet

a selection of soft drinks and Tasmanian juices.

BEVERAGE PACKAGES

BREAKFAST BOUNTY $ 17.00

House made muffin, Tasmanian

fresh juice, Tasmanian yoghurt

and berries, ham and cheese bread roll

PICNIC LUNCH PACK $ 18.00

Choose from:

Chicken brie and pesto baguette

Ham,swiss cheese and mustard baguette

Mediterranean veggie baguette

With

House-made cookie, bottled water and fruit

TASMANIAN WINE

& CHEESE PACK $ 45.00 (Backpack hire included)

Anvers chocolate truffles

Ashgrove cheese and crackers pack

Tasmanian trail mix

PICNIC HAMPERS


YOUR CRADLE MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS GALLERY EXPERIENCE The Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery is a unique and versatile event space with rooms that encompass a landscape wilderness garden.


The gallery space is ideal for cocktail parties, formal dinners, exhibitions, photo shoots, pop up shows, presentations, product launches and conference breakout sessions.

Facility Fee $ 1500.00

1 HOUR CANAPE AND COCKTAIL PACKAGE

Gallery 1-3 or 6-8

$45.00 per person | 30 - 150 PAX

Relax into the evening by enjoying a glass of

Tasmanian wine with your guests in a modern and

sophisticated space.

Package is based on five canapés, two beverages

per person and room hire.

Extended packages are available on request

1 HOUR CANAPE AND COCKTAIL PACKAGE

$45.00 per person* | 30 150 PAX

Impress your guests with a private one hour pre-

dinner event. Listen to the stories of the Gallery

Curator as they lead you on a private journey

celebrating and showcasing the Tasmanian art.

Package is based on five canapés & two beverages

per person.

Extended packages are available on request

*Additional fee applies for private host and begins at $250.00

PRIVATE SEATED TWO

OR THREE COURSE DINNER

$68/$80 per person | 15 - 50 PAX

DEGUSTATION TASTE OF TASMANIA

$130 per person | 20 - 30 PAX

ROAMING TASTE OF TASMANIA DINNER

$140 per person | 30 - 120 PAX

matched with Tasmanian wines


OUR ACTION AND ADVENTURE The incomparable beautiful wilderness around Cradle Mountain is on your doorstep when you stay at Cradle Mountain Hotel. Adventures range from short and extended bushwalks to helicopter tours, horse riding and canyoning.


CRADLE COUNTRY ADVENTURES

Take to the saddle and explore the wilderness on a

guided horse riding or quad bike ride tour. See

spectacular views of Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff,

Western Bluff, Mt. Roland and Black Bluff from the

top of the Speeler Plain, on the edge of the Cradle

Mountain wilderness. ATV tours are offered year

round, and horse riding tours are available during the

summer season. Pick up and drop off from Hotel.

cradleadventures.com.au | 1300 656 069

CRADLE CANYONS

Cradle Canyons offer guided half-and full- day

canyoning tours. Climb, jump and abseil in places

that are only accessible by canyoning, and see the

wilderness in a truly unique way. Tours operate

seasonally. Bookings essential.

cradleadventures.com.au | 1300 656 069

CRADLE MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS

Take an unforgettable helicopter flight over the

Tasmanian wilderness and see some of Cradle

Mountains best known features from the air,

including Dove Lake, the craggy peaks of Cradle

Mountain and the wild landscapes of the Overland

Track. Flight times range from 10 minutes to an hour

or more.

cradlemountainhelicopters.com.au | 03 6492 1132

WALKS IN CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

The Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park

has a huge range of walking options, for everyone

from novice to experienced walkers. Try the easy

20-minute Waldheim and Weindorfers Forest Walk,

which starts from Waldheim Chalet. For a longer

walk, try the two-hour circuit on the boardwalk

track around stunning Dove Lake or the scenic

three-hour trek to Marions Lookout via Lake Lilla

and Wombat Pool. Check with the Visitor Centre or

our reception team for more information on the

walks in the Park.

MOLE CREEK CAVES

Visit Mole Creek and join a 45-minute guided tour

of the Mole Creek Caves. See unique cave-dwelling

creatures, including the Tasmanian cave spider and

glow-worms. Choose from the Underground Rivers

and Glow-worms tour or the Great Cathedral and

Glow-worms tour.

molecreek.info | 03 6363 5182

WILD CAVE TOURS

a fully guided half-or-full day caving tour in the

Mole Creek Karst National Park. Journey into the

natural, beautifully decorated caves of Mole Creek

to see extraordinary cave formations, glow-worms

and fossils.

wildcavestours.com | 03 6367 8142


YOUR WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE The Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park is a World Heritage- listed wilderness that protects some of

plants and landscapes many of which are right outside your door when you stay at the Cradle Mountain Hotel.

NIGHT WITH ANIMAL DUSK TOUR

se

wombats, and possum, and visit Devils@Cradle for a

close encounter with Tasmanian Devils. Tours depart

at dusk and include hotel pick up and drop off.

Bookings essential.

mcdermotts.com.au | 03 6330 3717

CRADLE MOUNTAIN BUS TOURS

McDermotts Coaches offer a range of guided bus

tours in the Cradle area, from two-hour, full-day

and two-day itineraries. Check with Hotel

reception for information and bookings. Pick up

and drop off from Hotel.

mcdermotts.com.au | 03 6330 3717

DEVILS@CRADLE

Visit Devils@Cradle Tasmanian devil sanctuary to

see these incredible native marsupials for yourself.

Explore at your leisure or join one of the guided

keeper tours.

devilsatcradle.com | 03 6492 1491

DOVE LAKE CIRCUIT

The six-kilometre track around Dove Lake

-do walks. Mostly

boardwalk, the track takes around two

hours to complete. Highlights include the

lovely Ballroom Forest and Dove Lake

boat shed, with stunning views of Cradle

Mountain.

MARIONS LOOKOUT VIA WOMBAT POOL

The most scenic walking track to Marions Lookout

is via Lake Lilla and Wombat Pool. This three-hour

walk weaves through stunning landscapes and

rewards you with breathtaking views of Cradle

Mountain and the valley. This walk includes steep

sections, with chains to assist you along the way.

parks.tas.gov.au

TURNING OF THE FAGUS

Cradle Mountain is one of the best places in

Tasmania to see fagus (nothofagus gunni)

tree. Between April and May, areas of fagus

produce a stunning autumn display of red, gold

and yellow foliage is a photographers dream.

Some of the most accessible places in the Park to

find fagus include the Dove Lake Circuit track and

parks.tas.gov.au

VALE OF BELVOIR LOOKOUT

The Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area is an open,

grassy plain surrounded by rainforest and stands

of eucalypt. Known for its spectacular wildflowers,

the Vale also offers sweeping views towards

Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff from the lookout.

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YOUR WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE ENCHANTED FOREST WALK

Grade: Very easy

Distance: 800m

Time: 20 minutes

Start from the bridge at the park entrance

This short, gentle walk leads you along an

accessible footpath and offers great opportunities

for wildlife spotting.

DOVE LAKE BOAT SHED

Grade: Easy

Distance: 5-1 km

Time: 30 minutes

Start from Dove Lake car park

Take the easy boardwalk trail (there are some

steps) along the shoreline though the lovely

Ballroom Forest. Highlights include temperate

rainforest, sub-alpine plants and the quartzite

beaches of Dove Lake.

CRATER FALLS

Grade: Medium

Distance: 3.5 km

Time: 2 hours

Ronny Creek car park via Overland Track Trail

This long series of lovely waterfalls is accessed

from a mainly flat track, with a steep section next

to the falls.

MARION FALLS

Grade: Medium/hard

Distance: 5 km

Time: 3 hours

Dove Lake car park or Ronny Creek car park

A fantastic walk on a clear day, the track to

you up

the steeper sections, and offers prime spots for

photographing Cradle Mountain in all its glory.


EXPLORE MORE

surrounds, the rest of Tasmania is ready and waiting for you! Plan you next conference, incentive or event

FREYCINET LODGE

Overlooking the blue waters of Great

Oyster Bay and with the rugged

Hazards mountain range as your

backdrop, the location of Freycinet

Lodge us second to none.

STRAHAN VILLAGE

Tas

remarkable natural beauty. Visit

Strahan Village and let us introduce

you to the incredible wilderness that

waits just outside your door.

GORDON RIVER CRUISES

west coast and join Gordon River

Cruises for an unforgettable

wilderness experience.

HOBART APARTMENT HOTEL

Located in the heart of Tasmanians

vibrant capital, the Hobart Apartment

Hotel places you within a few

of the city best

experiences.

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