Tasmania’s Cradle
I’m off to Tasmania for a few days early October, so I thought I’d share what I think is the most beautiful place there, Cradle Mountain.
Last time I went there was 2005, and we must have been lucky to get weather like you can see in the pictures. I think they only get about 30-40 days a year of sunny weather. I can attest to that, I’ve been there in rain and snow on other visits. Doesn’t matter, it is still extremely beautiful regardless of the weather.
Cradle Mountain is at the northern end of Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. From Cradle Mountain you can walk the Overland Track, which covers 65 km over 6 days. This is something that is still on my to-do list.
If you get to Tasmania, I recommend getting up to Cradle Mountain. If you haven’t been to Tasmania, its a fascinating place, and there are many worthwhile places to visit apart from Cradle Mountain.
It does look beautiful. My in laws have a lovely picture on their wall of cradle mountain. I’d really like to visit Tasmania one day. Mind you, I’m not a real fan of the cold.