Cradle Mountain Wildlife Camping Safari - 4 day

4 Days observing a plethora of native and endemic species in the wild while hiking in one of Australia’s premier natural destinations. Our bush campsite only a few minutes from Cradle Mountain makes a great base to explore the surrounding hills and forests. Wallabies, Pademelons, Snakes, Possums, Platypus, Tassie Devils, Quolls and Wombats are just some of the species we are likely to see. See Devils up close with the Devils Sanctuary tour. The last day we head north to coast to Narawntapu National Park to see coastal animals and have an optional sunset penguin sighting tour.

We aim to stay away from the crowds, from camping in the bush to sleeping beside the ocean under the stars.

Each day we participate in walks from 1- 5 hours and travel by four-wheel-drive troop carriers and Landrovers which are ideal to access remote areas. Each night we experience bush camping and delicious meals with campfire cooking.

When we camp we use tents or you can sleep under the stars and we supply cosy swags. We see Tasmania’s unique wildlife in the wild.

4WD vehicles

We use 4WD troop carriers that carry a maximum of 10 passengers. We access remote areas requiring a considerable amount of off–road driving. The seats are side-facing so you can talk to everyone in your group! We use 4WD vehicles rather than large buses because we believe that this is the best way for you to experience wilderness Tasmania.

Camping equipment

We use high quality light weight 3 man bushwalking tents and supply cosy swags, so all you need is your sleeping bag. All camping and cooking equipment is provided.

Get involved

Our tours are designed to give you the experience of bush camping. Assisting with some camp duties such as, preparing meals, washing up, erecting tents etc. is often necessary. If the whole group gets involved, then this can really help to make the trip an enjoyable one.

Daily itinerary

Day 1 (L,D)

• Pick up from accom in Launceston
• Travel along the base of the Great Western Tier — short walks and stunning views
• Afternoon walk at Cradle Mountain and hopefully see a wombat, wallaby or an echidna in the wild.
• Settle into base camp at Black Jack property.
• Campfire dinner and surrounded by nocturnal wildlife

Day 2 (B,L,D)

• A full day walk in the mountains to discover the world that is home to a range of endemic birds, reptiles, marsupials and monotremes
• Afternoon explore the meandering trails around our camp — identify animal pads, prints, scats and homes.
• A well earned dinner feast around the campfire then sleep under bright stars.

Day 3 (B,L,D)

• Early walk to the Iris River where we try and glimpse a platypus.
• Afternoon option to visit Tasmanian Devil sanctuary or explore the Cradle Mountain NP visitor centre
• Another evening dining by firelight with our nocturnal friends.

Day 4 (B,L)

• Pack up and head north. From the highlands to the coast we witness the diversity of Tasmanian habitats Narawntapu National Park nature walk and a look at coastal habitats and animals that live here.
• Lunch and a swim then to the Tamar Valley for an afternoon of tidal wetlands bird watching
• Drop off to accom in Launceston late in the afternoon. (Evening penguin sighting tour option may be available)

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