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| Page Type: Mountain/Rock Location: Tasmania, Australia, Australia/Oceana Lat/Lon: 41.7°S / 145.70000°E Elevation: 5068 ft / 1545 m | Page By: neocrash Created/Edited: Aug 11, 2002 / Jan 27, 2006 Object ID: 151127 Hits: 3141 Loading... Page Score: 38.65% - 10 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
Overview
Cradle Mountain is a relatively low mountain from most peoples' point of view; it rises a mere 1545 meters. But for Australia, it's high. Cradle Mountain sits in the beautiful Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park almost in the center of the island state of Tasmania, Australia. Cradle Mountain is a jagged peak that sits over the chilly waters of Dove Lake. It's easily climbed in a day and requires no climbing equipment, just a good pair of shoes. The hardest part about Cradle Mountain is its unpredictable weather; Tasmania sits in the "Roaring Forties" and so weather can change from sunny and warm to cloudy and snow in a day.
Getting There
From mainland Australia, take the 14 hour ferry from Melbourne to the town of Devonport. There are daily buses to the Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park northern entry point.
If flying, there are flights from Sydney and Melbourne to the city of Launceston (about an hour to two). From Launceston, there are daily buses to Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park northern entry point.
Red Tape
There are no permits required to climb the mountain, but there is a National Park fee per person. (5A$)
When To Climb
Cradle Mountain can be climbed any time of the year, though it is easiest during the summer (Dec. - Feb.) It can snow anytime of the year.
Camping
Due to the number of visitors, There are Huts, built by the National Park for hikers to use for a small fee. You can camp near the huts, but you must still pay the same fee. Fresh water is available.
Mountain Conditions
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