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Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

Cradle Mountain is the starting point for the world-famous Overland Track, a magnificent 5-day walk that will take you through the heart of some of the finest mountain terrain in Australia’s island state of Tasmania. Situated in the World Heritage-listed wilderness of Lake St Clair National Park, Cradle Mountain’s jagged and wild landscape offers a history lesson in geological wonder.

A land of contrasts, from icy cascading waterfalls to tranquil glacial lakes, Cradle Mountain is a breathtaking location to explore on foot.