Address & Contact
3845 Cradle Mountain Rd
Cradle Mountain TAS 7306
Phone: 03 6492 1110
Email: N/A
Web: https://www.exploroz.com/places/156909/tas+cradle-mountain-visitor-centre
The
Cradle Mountain visitor centre provides facilities and car
parking for visitors to
Cradle Mountain. While it is possible to drive further into the park (outside of shuttle bus operating hours) the shuttle bus service is included in the entry fee and delivers passengers to the
Dove Lake car and bus park.The
visitor centre contains information and displays of points of interest in the park. It sells entry tickets, maps etc. There is a cafe/coffee
shop to provide food and drinks to visitors.The car park is large. Except on very busy days
parking is not an issue. The journey from the
visitor centre to
Dove Lake is just over 9 kilometres.The shuttle bus leaves from the
Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre and operates seven days a week. A valid Parks Pass is required along with a ticket for the shuttle bus which can be organised at the
Visitor Centre.?The shuttle bus service is included as part of the
Cradle Mountain Day Icon pass and as part of the Overland Track booking fee.?Shuttle bus times are seasonal and subject to change. Confirm with the
Visitor Centre prior to arrival.Summer (1 October - 31 March) 8:00am to 6:00pm every 10 to 15 minutesWinter (1 April – 30 September) 9:00am to 5:00pm every 15 to 20 minutesLimited private vehicle access and
parking for
Dove Lake is available outside shuttle bus operating hours. This includes nine private vehicle
parking spaces and one disabled
parking space. Private vehicle access is not permitted during shuttle bus operating times.