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Cradle Mountain

Also known as Kooparoona Niara

Cradle & Northwest

Grade 5 On-track 🟡 Moderate navigation

1,545 mElevation

685 mProminence

17 kmDistance

7–9 hrsEst. time

850 mElevation gain

About

Tasmania's most iconic peak — a jagged dolerite ridgeline rising above

TrailheadDove Lake carpark

Best seasonNov–Apr

Track type🟢 On-track

Navigation🟡 Moderate

Rock typeDolerite

GradeGrade 5 (source: Parks Tasmania)

Grade sourced from Parks Tasmania. Distances and times are approximate — always consult current Parks Tasmania information before visiting.

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