Cradle Mountain Summit
The summit of Cradle Mountain over Dove Lake and the Tasmanian highlands
The route
The line through Tasmania, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Nov-Apr (snow-free)
Rapid, severe alpine weather; the scramble is dangerous when wet/icy
Best Nov-Apr; snow/ice and wild weather any month. Confirm.
On the trail
Boardwalk, alpine track, then a big boulder scramble
A hands-on dolerite boulder scramble on the final climb
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Turn around at Marions Lookout or the boulder field
Getting there & staying
Dove Lake (shuttle from the visitor centre)
Cradle Mountain / Dove Lake shuttle
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Cradle Mountain; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Parks pass; Dove Lake shuttle (private cars restricted in peak). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
The exposed boulder scramble, sudden weather, cold
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.