"Pure Island at the End of the World: Encounter the Aurora and Primeval Ecology in Cradle Mountain!
by AmeliaMcAllisterk
Apr 2, 2025
📍1️⃣ 🌿 Cataract Gorge Reserve
🏖️ Urban Oasis: Cataract Gorge is a unique and unexpected urban secret, just 2 minutes from Launceston's CBD.
🚧 Walking Tracks: Explore a variety of walking tracks that cater to all levels of fitness.
🚎 Free Shuttle Service: The 'Tiger Bus' runs a free service from Launceston to Cataract Gorge between December and April.
🦚 Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for peacocks wandering around the reserve.
📍2️⃣ 🏔️ Cradle Mountain
🚌 Shuttle Bus Access: Since October 2018, the free Cradle Mountain shuttle bus is the only way to travel through the park during opening hours.
🎟️ Entry Pass: A valid entry pass is required to visit Cradle Mountain National Park.
⛅️ Weather Preparedness: Be prepared for rapidly changing alpine weather.
🦘 Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for wombats, pademelons, and other native wildlife.
📍3️⃣ 🌊 Crater Falls
🚶🏻♀️➡️Trail Details: The Crater Falls Walk is a 4-kilometre, grade 2 hike located in the heart of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
⚠️ Trail Conditions: The trail is suitable for most walkers, but be prepared for uneven terrain.
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