Enchanted Walk, Cradle Mountain TAS
Enchanted Walk, Cradle Mountain TAS
A fabulous walk to suit all age groups. For company there’s a cascading river, wombat burrows and magical old-growth rainforest.
Summary
A fabulous walk to suit all age groups. For company there’s a cascading river, wombat burrows and magical old-growth rainforest.
Description
A walk to suit all age groups. For company there’s a cascading river, wombat burrows and magical old-growth rainforest. The walk is located in Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park
The walk will take you through buttongrass moorland before entering cool temperate rainforest along the edges of Pencil Pine Creek. Along the track are three interpretive tunnels that kids and kids at heart will find fun to crawl through!
The first half of this walk (before the bridge) is sealed and wheelchair accessible, but after the bridge there are a number of steps. There are two accessible picnic areas located next to the visitor centre, both with sheltered picnic tables and BBQs. There are also accessible toilets located at the Dove Lake carpark. A TrailRider (all-terrain wheelchair) is available at Cradle Mountain for visitors with impaired mobility (see link above).
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Points of Interest
1. The bush
The bush next to the track at the start.
2. All abilities track
At th start of the walk the track is wheelchair accessible.
3. Pencil Pine Creek
The creek is a wider here.
4. Interpretive tunnel
There are three fantastic interpretative tunnels on the walk that provide wonderful information on local flora and fauna.
5. Berries
The ripe berries might be native currants? If anyone knows, please let us know.
6. Little waterfall
From the bridge you can see this little waterfall.
7. Into the rainforest
After the bridge, the track enters into a wonderful rain forest.
8. Interpretative tunnel
One of the three interprsfativer tunnels that has an amazing and informative mural for children.
9. Twin burrows
Pretty amazing wombat burrows side by side that appear like eyes looking back at you.
10. Trees meet the river
These might be Myrtle tees, if to they are impressive nonethelessess.
11. To the Lodge
Coming to the end of the walk along the boardwalk towards the Cradle Mountain Lodge.
12. Waterfalls
As you cross the bridge take some time to stop and see the waterfalls.
Features
Seating available
Pram friendly
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
