Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$289
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cradle Mountain in May
Estimated hotel price
$289
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 Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Cradle Mountain departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

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 YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL and SafeDrive Car Rentals, 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 Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Cradle Mountain departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

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 YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL and SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Cradle Mountain

DPODevonport
LSTLaunceston
BWTBurnie Wynyard

Airlines serving Cradle Mountain

United Airlines
Good (9,331 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,968 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (995 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,835 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (590 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (523 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (440 reviews)
Sharp Airlines
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cradle Mountain

Most booked hotels in Cradle Mountain

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Cradle Mountain Love Shack
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$285+
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Erriba House
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Cradle Highlander
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$366+
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Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$371+
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Hiring a car in Cradle Mountain

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.54 and $24.72.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.54 and $24.72.