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Peregrine Adventures

Cradle Mountain & the Tarkine (5 Days)

Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park offers a host of walking opportunities against the spectacular backdrop of jagged mountain peaks and pristine alpine lakes. Choose from simple circuit routes to a challenging mountain climb. Heading west we enter the unspoilt Tarkine Wilderness Area. Encounter dramatic coastlines and lush temperate rainforests that offer different, yet equally fascinating terrains for walking, showcasing the richness and diversity of wilderness in the remote north-west. We return to Launceston via the dramatic Western Explorer route, Arthur River and Stanley. This short adventure captures the essence of what makes Tasmania such a wonderful place to explore.

Itinerary

Day 1 Join Launceston, transfer to Cradle Mountain. Afternoon walk below the imposing Cradle Mountain.
Day 2 Full day walk in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, or optional summit climb of Cradle Mountain.
Day 3 Drive to Corinna. Afternoon walk in Tarkine Rainforest walk, on to Philosophers Falls.
Day 4 Spend day in the Tarkine – morning boat trip along the Pieman River followed by a walk along the Tarkine Coast before returning to Corinna.
Day 5 Drive north along the Western Explorer road via Arthur River and Stanley. Arrive in Launceston in the evening where trip ends.

Trip Highlights

  • Launceston
  • Cradle Mountain
  • West Coast Walk

Trip Facts

Code PDCM
Starts In Launceston
Ends In Launceston
Start Day Monday
End Day Friday
Grade

Moderate walk
A reasonably good level of fitness is required for these trips. We typically walk for five or six hours in a day. Walks are generally along well defined paths with plenty of ‘ups’ and ‘downs’.

Valid From 15 December 2008