Itinerary
- Day 1
Launceston to Cradle Mountain
You'll depart Launceston at 8am and drive through the Mersey River valley, stopping for morning tea along the way. Once you arrive at Cradle Mountain village, you'll pick up your park passes and grab lunch. After that, there's a walk along the Cradle Valley Boardwalk where you'll follow the Dove River and search for wombats on the buttongrass plains. The historic Waldheim Chalet is also on your route. If you're up for it, there are optional shorter walks through old-growth rainforest and past waterfalls. Later you'll check into your accommodation, have some pre-dinner antipasto, and then sit down to a 2-course dinner prepared by your guides.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (2 course meal prepared by guides)
Included Activities
- Cradle Valley Boardwalk walk along Dove River
- Wombat spotting on buttongrass plains
- Historic Waldheim Chalet visit and forest walk
- Short walks through old-growth rainforest and waterfalls (if time permits)
Landmarks Cradle Mountain Dove River Waldheim Chalet Mersey River valley Great Western Tiers 
- Day 2
Cradle Mountain
After breakfast and preparing your lunch, you'll start the Lake Rodway track from Dove Lake. The hike takes you up the steep and uneven Hansons Peak, where chains help you navigate the summit area. Coming down, you'll pass through the Twisted Lakes and Lake Hanson, both glacial remnants surrounded by pencil pines. You'll eat lunch at a rocky outcrop with good views of the area. There's an optional 1.5-hour extension to Artists Pool and the eastern face of Cradle Mountain if you want more walking. From there you head back to Dove Lake to meet the bus. By evening you'll have another 2-course meal prepared by your guides.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (2 course meal prepared by guides)
Included Activities
- Lake Rodway track walk
- Hansons Peak ascent with chain assistance
- Twisted Lakes and Lake Hanson circuit
- Artists Pool extension (optional, if time and energy permit)
Optional Activities
- 1.5-hour extension to eastern face of Cradle Mountain and Artists Pool
- Easier walk options available if preferred
Landmarks Dove Lake Hansons Peak Twisted Lakes Lake Hanson Artists Pool 
- Day 3
Cradle Mountain
Today's walk starts from Dove Lake, passing Lake Lilla and Wombat Pools on your way to Marion's Lookout. You'll use chains to help on the steep and rocky climb up. Coming down, you turn onto the famous Overland Track toward Crater Lake, which was carved by glaciers. On the way back you'll pass Crater Falls, which drops 5 to 10 meters through rainforest before you return to the bus. Once you're back at accommodation you'll have free time to relax, then enjoy pre-dinner nibbles and a 2-course dinner prepared by your guides.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (2 course meal prepared by guides)
Included Activities
- Walk to Marion's Lookout with chain-assisted steep and rocky ascent
- Overland Track section towards Crater Lake
- Crater Falls viewing
Optional Activities
- 1.5-hour extension from Marion's Lookout along buttongrass plains to Kitchen Hut at base of Cradle Mountain
Landmarks Dove Lake Lake Lilla Wombat Pools Marion's Lookout Wombat Peak Overland Track Crater Lake Crater Falls Kitchen Hut 
- Day 4
Cradle Mountain to Launceston
Your final morning starts with breakfast and lunch preparation, then you'll walk the Dove Lake Circuit, a 6km mostly flat loop that's one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks. Along the way you'll see the photographed boatshed and walk through the magical Ballroom Forest. At Honeymoon Islands you can spot white sandy beaches, and if you're interested there's optional swimming in the icy alpine water. The walk finishes at Glacier Rock where you'll catch final views of the area. After that you'll head back to Launceston, with a stop in Sheffield to walk through the muralled streets before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Dove Lake Circuit walk (6km)
- Ballroom Forest walk
- Boatshed visit on Dove Lake shores
- Glacier Rock viewing
Optional Activities
- Icy alpine swim at Honeymoon Islands beaches
Landmarks Dove Lake Honeymoon Islands Glacier Rock Ballroom Forest Sheffield
