Introduction
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 August
Estimated hotel price
$325
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cradle Mountain in August
Estimated hotel price
$325
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.

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.

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 (9,570 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,269 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,968 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,018 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (627 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (537 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (453 reviews)
Link Airways
Sharp Airlines
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cradle Mountain

Hiring a car in Cradle Mountain

Expect to pay $2.73 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 $32.68 and $43.57.

Expect to pay $2.73 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 $32.68 and $43.57.