Cradle Mountain Parks Office bus stop
| Nearest Road: | Cradle Mountain Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Cradle Mountain |
| Locality: | Western Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 35′ 45″ |
| Longitude: | E 145° 55′ 50″ |
| Elevation: | 800 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Tap if open |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | The bus stop just inside the park at Pencil Pine Creek. |
8 walks from Cradle Mountain Parks Office bus stop
Cradle Valley Boardwalk to Dove Lake
| Goal: | Dove Lake |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 8,700 m |
| Return distance: | 17,400 m |
| Comment: | Park entrance to Dove Lake via Cradle Valley Boardwalk and Lake Lilla Track |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 68, Number 23, 23 Cradle Valley Boardwalk
“Follow the timbered track through the forest then across buttongrass plains below Quailes Hill.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 301, Number 89, Pencil Pine - Dove Lake
7 hours retrace route
“Much of the way is over open alpine terrain into light alpine woodlandâ€
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Cradle Valley Boardwalk to Ronny Creek
| Goal: | Ronny Creek |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 5,500 m |
| Return distance: | 11,000 m |
| Comment: | Park Entrance to Ronny Creek via Cradle Valley Boardwalk |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 68, Number 23, 23 Cradle Valley Boardwalk
2 hours one way pickup
“Follow the timbered track through the forest then across buttongrass plains below Quailes Hill.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 301, Number 89, Pencil Pine - Dove Lake
“At Ronny Creek, the shuttle bus stops here too.â€
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Cradle Valley Boardwalk to Snake Hill
| Goal: | Snake Hill |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 3,400 m |
| Return distance: | 6,800 m |
| Comment: | Park Entrance to Snake Hill vial Cradle Valley Boardwalk |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 68, Number 23, 23 Cradle Valley Boardwalk
“Follow the timbered track through the forest then across buttongrass plains below Quailes Hill.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 301, Number 89, Pencil Pine - Dove Lake
“At Snake Hill there is a summer time shuttle bus stop.â€
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Dove Canyon Circuit via Pencil Pine Creek and Dove River
| Goal: | Dove Canyon |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Pencil Pine Creek to Dove Canyon, return via Dove River track then Cradle Valley Boardwalk |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, Dove River Circuit
3 hours
“A moderately strenuous walkâ€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 289, Number 85, Dove River Gorge
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“There is a steep rocky descent at the gorgeâ€
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Enchanted Falls (or Pencil Pines Cascade)
| Goal: | Enchanted Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 200 m |
| Return distance: | 400 m |
| Comment: | Walk back to bridge over Pencil Pine Creek to see the falls from the bridge. Also called Pencil Pines Cascade. |
References
Chris Bishop, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Enchanted Falls
5 minutes retrace route
“… a beautiful little cascading waterfall, easily viewed from the bridgeâ€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 66, Number 22, 22 Enchanted Walk & King Billy Walks
“…cross the road bridge over the Dove River with a view of the cascade…â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Pencil Pine Cascades - Cradle Mountain
“… view the cascades from the bridge.â€
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Enchanted Falls Walk (or Pencil Pines Cascade Walk)
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Pencil Pine Creek crossing |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,100 m |
| Comment: | Start by bridge on south side of creek. Follow creek to second bridge. Cross bridge to northern side of the creek to return on boardwalk. |
References
Pete, Travel with Pete - Walking in Australia and Beyond, The Enchanted Forest
“The majority of this walk is beside Pencil Pine Creekâ€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 287, Number 84, Enchanted Walk
20 minutes circuit
“Dripping wet, mossy rainforest…â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Enchanted Walk
20 minutes circuit
“… meanders through magical, mossy forest, along a cascadign creekâ€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 66, Number 22, 22 Enchanted Walk & King Billy Walks
“These tracks cross the Lodge's land , but all the tracks are open for public use.â€
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Enchanted Forest, King Billy and Rainforest Walk
| Goal: | King Billy Pine |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
| Comment: | Enchanted Walk, then King Billy Walk and finish with Rainforest Walk |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 287, Number 84, Enchanted - King Billy
1 hour circuit
“The myrtle forest is seen to its bestâ€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 66, Number 22, 22 Enchanted Walk & King Billy Walks
1 hour circuit
“These tracks cross the Lodge's land , but all the tracks are open for public use.â€
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Visitor Centre Rainforest Walk
| Goal: | Pencil Pine Falls Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Comment: | Wheelchair-accessible boardwalk through rainforest to Pencil Pine Falls lookout |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 287, Number 84, Enchanted - King Billy
“Boardwalk… see the falls from a lookoutâ€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Visitor Centre rainforest Walk
10 minutes circuit
“… meander through a patch of cool temperate rain forest…â€