Top things to do on the Cradle Coast

The perfect way to see the ‘real’ Tasmania, a cruise along the Gordon River is an adventure not to be missed as it offers visitors an entirely different perspective of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. See a range of beautiful scenery including lush rainforest, rolling mountains, pristine waters and native wildlife.

Make your trip to the Cradle Coast an adventurous one with an action-packed canyoning tour through the Cradle Mountains. These canyoning adventures showcase wild Tasmania with a journey through the upper section of Dove River and the Lost World Canyon. You'll slip, slide, jump and abseil into fun.

Lace up your hiking boots and explore the pristine wilderness on a Cradle Mountain day tour from Burnie or Devonport. A visit to Cradle Mountain is a must-do experience in Tasmania with striking beauty, abundant wildlife and a picturesque Dove Lake.

Location: Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park

Embark on a hike up one of Tasmania’s most iconic tracks; the Overland Track. The track takes a total of 6 days to complete with hikers staying overnight at various huts along the way.

This track encompasses the best of Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park and gives hikers incredible views and exploration opportunities.

The itinerary includes Waldheim, Barn Bluff Hutt, Marion’s Lookout, Pine Forest Moor Hut, Pelion Plains Hut and of course, Cradle Mountain.

The Overland Track is one of Tasmania's most iconic walking hikes. This track encompasses the best of Cradle Mountain- Lake St Clair National Park and gives hikers incredible views and exploration opportunities.

Be sure to have your camera at the ready as the track provides impressive landscapes of the surrounding areas, which are some of the most-photographed areas in the country.

No stone will be left unturned and not rack undiscovered on the Overland Track.

Be warned this track isn’t for the faint-hearted and if you aren’t up for completing the track in its entirety you can embark on short walks up some of the smaller trails such as Marion’s lookout Walk.

Location: The Greater Cradle Coast Region

Leading you around the Cradle Coast region, the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail is an ideal experience for the ‘foodie’ in all of us.

Showcasing some of the best fresh produce from around the North West region you will get to meet local farmers and producers and taste their mouthwatering products.

Travelling through a range of areas you’ll be able to sink your teeth into a selection of sweets, fresh fruit and vegetables and of course, fine wine.

Think cellar doors, farm stalls and food festivals and you’re on the right track (literally).

In addition to the delicious food and wine on offer, the region offers unparalleled views of the beautiful Tasmanian landscape.

Travelling through a range of areas in the Cradle Coast region you’ll be able to sink your teeth into a selection of sweets, fresh fruit and vegetables and of course, fine wine.

You’ll be amazed by the beauty of the region, an enhancement to the delicious produce you’ll be tasting.

If you’re looking for a more personal tour, you can sign up for a guided tour with a local operator.

They will take you to the best spots in the region and show you all of the local hotspots while tasting the best produce on offer.

Some of the stops along the trail include Barringwood Vineyard, Alexandria Bed and Breakfast, Ashgrove Cheese, Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, Cradle Coast Olives, House of Anvers Chocolate Factory and Infuse Coffee Roasters to name a few.

If you’re planning a visit to the Cradle Coast region and have a love of good food and drink, then the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail is a must!