Cradle Mountain travel guide

Cradle Mountain Tourism | Cradle Mountain Guide

You're Going to Love Cradle Mountain

With a population of 288, Cradle Mountain is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cradle Mountain to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain in September
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cradle Mountain in September
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cradle Mountain

Plane

Although Cradle Mountain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Devonport (DPO), which is located 70 km from Cradle Mountain. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, China Eastern, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Cradle Mountain departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Cradle Mountain is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 176 km from Cradle Mountain. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

Although Cradle Mountain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Devonport (DPO), which is located 70 km from Cradle Mountain. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, China Eastern, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Cradle Mountain departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Cradle Mountain is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 176 km from Cradle Mountain. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Cradle Mountain

Airlines serving Cradle Mountain

Emirates
Excellent (3,456 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,137 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (861 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (187 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (807 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (519 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (493 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (472 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cradle Mountain

Most booked hotels in Cradle Mountain

Erriba House
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$227+
Cradle Highlander
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$263+

Hiring a car in Cradle Mountain

Expect to pay $1.65 per litre in Cradle Mountain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.78 and $26.37.

Expect to pay $1.65 per litre in Cradle Mountain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.78 and $26.37.

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