Cradle Mountain National Park
S 41° 39.026 E 145° 57.682
55G E 413512 N 5388513
An alpine landscape near the centre of Australia's southern island state, Tasmania.
Waymark Code: WMFTQ9
Location: Tasmania, Australia
Date Posted: 11/30/2012
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Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park is situated two and a half fours drive south west of Launceston, and covers an area of approximately 161,000 hectares.
The centerpiece of the park is Cradle Mountain, which rises 1545 metres above sea level. The mountain is made up of dolerite columns (a type of volcanic rock), common throughout the island.
The area is popular with tourists - most admiring the view from Dove Lake. A more demanding walk is the Overland Track, which traverse through mountainous country and takes six days to complete.
Cradle Mountain township has a visitors centre, cafe and a range of accommodation facilities.
The best time to visit is during the warmer months of September through to April. However because of its elevation, weather conditions can change rapidly with little warning.
Name of Source Book: 1000 Places to See Before You Die
Page Location in Source Book: 527
Type of Waymark: Scenic
Location of Coordinates: Car park at start of Dove Lake trail.
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 16.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Anytime of year, although it is best experienced between September and April.
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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