TOURS ATTRACTIONS CRADLE MOUNTAIN

The Devils @ Cradle Tasmanian devil Sanctuary breeds Tasmania's three unique threatened carnivorous marsupials; the Spotted-tail and Eastern quoll and focuses primarily on the Tasmanian devil. The facility is located on the edge of the Cradle Mountain National Park World Heritage area and conducts in-situ conservation programs for the Tasmanian devil including an onsite breeding program for insurance of the species. A visit to the sanctuary day or night will allow you to observe these extraordinary animals up close up whilst one of our Keepers will give you an understanding of their lifecycle and the threats that confront them. The sanctuary is open from 10am with 'keeper tours' being conducted on the hour while in the evening visitors can observe the amazing night time antics of the animals being fed. devils@cradle is committed to the conservation and protection of this now vulnerable species. The centre operates a successful captive breeding program, ensuring the ongoing survival of Tasmanian Devils in healthy numbers in the wild. Open daily - tours operate day and night Day tours on the hour from 10am - 4pm Feeding tours 5.30pm every night and again at 8.30pm during daylight savings

The Tasmanian Tiger Exhibition situated at Cradle Mountain, presents a remarkable collection of artefacts. These include photographs and film, including the only footage in existence of the last Tasmanian tiger (Thylacinus) in captivity, a skeleton, a unique rug made of Tasmanian tiger skins and a faithful reconstruction of a trapper's hut. This joint initiative between the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and The Wilderness Gallery, tells the intriguing story of the Tasmanian tiger and explores how changing lifestyles and attitudes to conservation have altered the ways we view our natural and cultural heritage. The Tasmanian Tiger Exhibition is open daily at The Wilderness Gallery from 1000 until 1700, and is free to visit if you stay at Cradle Mountain Chateau.

The Waldheim Alpine Spa at Cradle Mountain Lodge is a luxury spa and treatment centre. Cradle Mountain Lodge is a short drive from the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, two-and-a-half hours' west of Launceston (144 kilometres/90 miles) and ninety minutes from Devonport (83 kilometres/52 miles). The Waldheim Alpine Spa is encircled by rainforest at the edge of The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Soak up views of an ancient landscape from your spa suite as you indulge in the many luxurious face and body treatments offered here. There are four therapy rooms - including double treatment rooms for couples - and the Waldheim Alpine Spa uses completely natural Australian and Tasmanian-made skin care, body care and spa products. The Waldheim Alpine Spa also has a dedicated therapeutic retreat known as The Sanctuary. Here you can ease away the aches of a day's bushwalking or travelling in the steam room, sauna, hot-tub and cool plunge pool, and then let it all soak in as you complete your experience in the relaxation lounge. The Waldheim Alpine Spa is available to guests of Cradle Mountain Lodge (one of Lonely Planet's Top 10 extraordinary places to stay in the world, 2014) and casual visitors.

The Wilderness Gallery, at Cradle Mountain, is a purpose-built gallery showcasing environmental photography. The Gallery is located at the Cradle Mountain Chateau, two-and-a-half hours' west of Launceston (144 kilometres/90 miles) and ninety minutes from Devonport (83 kilometres/52 miles). The Wilderness Gallery exhibits up to 250 images by some of Australia and the world's best wilderness and nature photographers. Ten linked galleries - built around an enclosed garden of rocks and native plants - display breathtaking images by photographers working in some of the world's wildest and most remote places. Scuba divers, rock climbers, kayakers, bushwalkers and expeditioners have all participated in the Gallery's program of exhibitions. Photographers whose work has been featured at the Gallery include Rob Blakers, Grant Dixon, Jane Davenport and Richard Bennett. The gallery area also includes two small theatrettes to show film video and computer images. The Wilderness Gallery is open daily and entry is free for guests of the Cradle Mountain Chateau. For information about exhibitions, to browse the gallery or purchase images, please visit the website. Accolades: 2010 Tasmanian Tourism Award Winner: Specialised Tourism Services

This six-kilometre track is one of Tasmania's premier walks. Most of it is boardwalk that is low-key but the surrounds are not, and include the towering crags of Cradle Mountain, unexpected beaches on the side of the lake, the ancient Ballroom Forest, a patch of Tasmania's notorious horizontal scrub, and the occasional echidna or platypus. Current park passes must be purchased for entry to Tasmania's national parks. For full details please visit the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife website.

Discover more of the city and the countryside of Tasmania with the benefit of a private half-day tour from Hobart. Head up kunanyi/Mount Wellington for sweeping views, then travel south to see the apple and cherry orchards of the Huon Valley. Sample local honey, cider, and apple desserts, then return to Hobart for a look around the historic Battery Point, Salamanca, and Waterfront districts.

• Private half-day Hobart and Huon Valley tour, from Hobart
• Make the most of your time with a private guide
• Includes food tastings in Huon Valley and Hobart city tour
• Pickup and drop-off provided from Hobart cruise ship port and hotels

See Devils@Cradle’s adorable residents during the day on this leisurely tour around this wildlife sanctuary. Walk around the enclosures and see the sanctuary’s Tasmanian devils and quolls as they sleep, play and feed. Learn about their day-to-day lives from your guide, one of the sanctuary’s experienced keepers, and hear more about the conservation efforts helping to protect these adorable marsupials and keep them thriving in Tasmania.

• Explore the sanctuary at your own pace before and after your tour
• Take the tour when suits you: morning and afternoon tours available
• If you’re driving a rental car, onsite parking is available
• Great for the whole family: discounts available for under-16s

Tasmania is home to one-of-a-kind wildlife, but many of the most beloved animals are out of sight during the day. This after-dark wildlife spotting excursion to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park lets you see nocturnal possums, wallabies, wombats, and perhaps Tasmanian devils while they’re most active. Your guide takes you to the best places to spot the animals and provides flashlights.

• Your guide takes you to the best spots to see active nocturnal animals
• See the animals from the bus and during hikes
• Visit Waldheim Chalet, Weindorfers Forest Walk, and Mount Kate Hut
• Pickup and drop-off from Cradle Mountain hotels

Tasmania is home to one-of-a-kind wildlife, but many of the most beloved animals are out of sight during the day. This after-dark wildlife spotting excursion to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park lets you see nocturnal possums, wallabies, wombats, and perhaps Tasmanian devils while they’re most active. Your guide takes you to the best places to spot the animals and provides flashlights.

• Your guide takes you to the best spots to see active nocturnal animals
• See the animals from the bus and during hikes
• Visit Waldheim Chalet, Weindorfers Forest Walk, and Mount Kate Hut
• Pickup and drop-off from Cradle Mountain hotels

This is a great choice for animal lovers in Tasmania. Enjoy a close encounter with Tasmanian Devils by visiting Devils@Cradle. You’ll save time waiting in long entrance lines as entrance fees are included, and a guide will enhance your tour with a guided walk around the sanctuary. Learn about Tasmanian Devil behavior, biology, and conservation, before seeing them being fed in their enclosure with environmentally sensitive lighting.

• A zoo keeper will teach you about Tasmanian Devil behavior
• A rare opportunity to see Tasmanian Devils being fed
• Avoid long visitor lines—entrance fees are included
• Enjoy a guided walk at Devils@Cradle wildlife conservation facility

This is a great choice for animal lovers in Tasmania. Enjoy a close encounter with Tasmanian Devils by visiting Devils@Cradle. You’ll save time waiting in long entrance lines as entrance fees are included, and a guide will enhance your tour with a guided walk around the sanctuary. Learn about Tasmanian Devil behavior, biology, and conservation, before seeing them being fed in their enclosure with environmentally sensitive lighting.

• A zoo keeper will teach you about Tasmanian Devil behavior
• A rare opportunity to see Tasmanian Devils being fed
• Avoid long visitor lines—entrance fees are included
• Enjoy a guided walk at Devils@Cradle wildlife conservation facility

This day trip to Cradle Mountain has been especially designed so cruise ship passengers can make the most of their limited time on land. Choose between several walking tracks on the mountain to suit your needs. See native wildlife as well as beautiful waterfalls and lakes. If time permits, stop at a winery or explore charming small towns. This shore excursion is a convenient way to enjoy nature and local culture.

• Hike in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• National park entry fees are included
• An ideal tour for active and outdoor-loving travelers
• Your itinerary will depend on your ship’s arrival and departure times

Get up close and personal with some of Tasmania’s cutest residents on this exclusive encounter. Visit Devils@Cradle after regular closing hours and meet some of sanctuary’s quolls and Tasmanian Devils in a small group, all while sampling locally-sourced wine, beer and produce. Then, as the sun sets, take a walk around the sanctuary to its largest devil enclosure to watch these little critters feed.

• Settle in around a campfire to roast marshmallows and watch the devils at dusk
• At roughly an hour, this compact experience won’t keep you out too late
• This experience is wheelchair-accessible, with some uneven surfaces
• Get into the sanctuary easily with e-tickets you can download to your mobile phone