Cradle Mountain is a mountain in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St
Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia. Cradle Mountain rises
to a height of 1,545 metres above sea level and is one of
the most popular tourist attractions in Tasmania, largely due
to its stunning natural beauty. The mountain is composed of
dolerite columns, similar to many of the other mountains in the
area.
The area around the mountain is famous for bushwalks, both
day walks and longer multi-night walks. It is also the start
or finsish of the famous Overland Track. The mountain is climbed frequently by tourists.
It is a strenuous return
hike from the Dove Lake car park, taking some 6-7 hours to complete.The
climb up the rocky part of the mountain involves climbing over
large boulders for several hundred metres. The entire climb is
subject to bad weather that may arrive quickly and at any
time of the day or year; even in summer.
From the summit there are spectacular 360° views,
encompassing Dove Lake, Barn Bluff and Mount Ossa.
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