Discover What Cradle National Park Has In Store For You

The ancient rainforests coupled with the alpine heaths and a famous Overland track are what makes the Cradle National Park a hub for tourists. The iconic charm of the place, Cradle Mountain has been attracting attention of travel enthusiasts from across the globe. It is one of the World Heritage sites that holds considerable historic importance and a wilderness you will love to explore. This special tourist destination is also where you will come across cascades rushing down the rugged mountains, icy streams and glacial lakes adding to the pristineness of the National Park in Tasmania.

If you are a true explorer and want to experience thrilling encounters with wild animals then the Cradle National Park will take you deep into its rainforest that is a natural habitat for most animals that are exclusively inhabiting the region. Even the natural vegetation of the place is worth chancing upon; the grassland comprises different species of plants. This place is home to some of the ancient plant variants like the King Billy Pine that has been standing here since long. Don't be surprised to come across one of the oldest native deciduous beech.

Want to meet the real inhabitants of the forests? Just check out these native animals that peep out of the bushes while shyly showing up:

• Quolls
• Wombats
• Tasmanian devils
• Platypus

If birds urge an interest in you and you can't simply resist yourself from adoring their colourfulness and beauty, the Cradle Mountain is going to enthral you. Bird watchers can reach out to the depths of the forests and get a glimpse of exotic species that inhabit the place.

Mountaineers will also be charmed by the famous Cradle Mountain which can be viewed from the Dove Lake. You can visit the place for a day and trek to the summit of the mountain. Enjoy the short walks that reach you to the dense rainforests and if you are lucky and are carrying your DSLR camera, your range finder may help you take shots of mysterious animals and trees inhabiting the region. Don't forget to check out on the aboriginal sites prevailing here. There are caves and evidences of human settlements that happened during ancient times. The remnants here will bewilder you with their existence. You can explore the walking trails and discover wildlife and vegetation like never before. Tasmania's pride, the Cradle National Park is a place that will bring before you a wealth of choices.