Cradle Mountain Canyons
Cradle Mountain Canyons
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We are Tasmania's first and only canyoning company. We offer an exhilarating way to see a part of Cradle Mountain visited by very few people. We are based in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, with our tours departing from our office, right next to the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre. We provide all the gear you need and no experience is necessary - just show up dressed for a hike with bathers, towel and a drink bottle and we'll do the rest. Our tours involve getting through a canyon by whatever means necessary. This includes, walking, floating, swimming, jumping and sliding off waterfalls and abseiling. For an unforgettable experience at Cradle Mountain, come and join us and discover the secret side of Cradle Mountain.
Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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2024
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Kelly p
4 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Alum Cliffs packrafting - 3 day trip run by Cradle Mountain Canyons. Did this trip with my 16 year old son in January 2025. What a great experience! Peaceful paddling down a beautiful river, interspersed with exciting and fun grade 1-3 rapids. Challenging and relaxing all at once! Beautiful campsites, great food and everything was immaculately well organised. Head guide Anthony ensured everyone had a great time, while prioritising our safety - I had complete confidence in him. I’d recommend this trip to those who have enjoyed whitewater rafting but want to experience a greater sense of self-reliance and build self-confidence. Don’t miss it!
Written 17 January 2025
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andyhaddon
London, UK4 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Had a wonderful few hours kayaking in a beautiful hand built wooden kayak on Dove Lake, with fantastic views of Cradle Mountain. A short stop for a drink and a look at some of the amazing trees around the lake and then a paddle back through a spectacular rain storm that capped off the experience. Thank you very much to the Cradle Mountain Canyons team.
Written 14 February 2025
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SoCalAdventurer
Salt Lake City, UT21 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
Went on the 3-day Alum Cliffs pack rafting trip and did a day of canyoning (Dove Canyon) with Cradle Mountains. Awesome crew and communication throughout while working through our itinerary. Team went above and beyond to return our rental gear for us and arrange to forward along an item of clothing we had left in one of the gear bags! That’s stellar service! We had a great time getting to know all of the guides and had a magnificent adventure. 100% would book another trip with them!!
Written 2 March 2025
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Annie W
Melbourne, Australia55 contributions
Mar 2025 • Friends
Fantastic spur of the moment decision to do the kayaking with Yanik from Canyon leading the small group of 6. It was not strenuous, the setting was spectacular and gliding on Dove Lake in the King Billy handcrafted kayaks was very special. Totally recommend!
Written 20 March 2025
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Cressy46 contributions
Mar 2025 • Friends
I had a fantastic time kayaking on Dove Lake with friends. Our guide was really friendly, very knowledgeable, extremely helpful, ensured we were safe and enjoying ourselves. The kayaks are absolutely beautiful. I am an inexperienced kayaker but felt very stable and safe. We were so lucky with a calm day and blue skies and Cradle Mountain looked amazing. Definitely recommend this experience.
Written 9 March 2025
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481alison70
Launceston, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Family
We did this experience as a surprise family Christmas gift and absolutely loved it! Pat and Janek were awesome guides. The canyon is absolutely stunning. Be prepared to challenge yourself as you leap, slide and navigate your way through this incredible place. Thanks!
As promised a Hiku -
Ancient Chasm Carves
As Transculent Liquid Flows
Deep Melodic Timeless
Cheers
Hugo family
As promised a Hiku -
Ancient Chasm Carves
As Transculent Liquid Flows
Deep Melodic Timeless
Cheers
Hugo family
Written 15 February 2025
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FowlerFamily36
Perth, Australia7 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
We had a great day canyoning at Dove Canyon in Cradle Mountain. It was a challenging trip because there had been a lot of rain with the biggest jump 8m and the staff were really chill and supportive. Highlight of our trip to Tasmania and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting an adventurous day out.
Written 20 December 2024
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1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Friends
Myself & 7 mates did the canyoning in Early November. Water level was perfect, heaps of jumps & slides in a historic canyon in a beautiful part of Tasmania. The guides were excellent from start to finish & the whole booking process was easy. We stayed at the Highlander accommodation at Cradle which was clean & comfortable accommodation. Highly recommended.
Written 2 November 2024
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Amanda C
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Dec 2024 • Family
Our family aged 10 to 44 went on the Lost World Canyon tour. It was so much fun. Challenging enough, but in a fun and safe way! Highly recommended. Excellent value for money! We'll be back when the kids are older
Written 21 December 2024
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Beth D
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Dec 2024 • Solo
I have been wanting to do this tour for a couple of years, I was so excited to be abseiling down into the canyon. That was just the start of the fun, I felt like a child, so excited to see what our next challenge was. And I was not disappointed. Our guides were knowledgeable and kept us safe. The scenery along the way was awesome. I felt very pleased with myself for completing this tour, as at times it is challenging.
Thank you Cradle Mtn Canyons
Thank you Cradle Mtn Canyons
Written 6 January 2025
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do these tours run all year round? middle of winter?
Written 15 April 2018
Hi Francene. Sorry I only just noticed your question. We run everyday, apart from Dec 25, between Nov 1 and April 30
Written 4 August 2018
bindidonnelly
Greater Sydney, Australia
Hey, what's the email address here? The only way you can get it is by a direct email using the mail app but I don't have it. Help!
Written 9 March 2017
Hey there. For some reason I'm not allowed to put an email address in this answer. Check out our website as you can see the contact email there. Or call 1300032384
Written 16 March 2017
Would like to join my spouse in canyoning BUT have some minor mobility issues - difficulty climbing with some knee and hip stiffness. Should I even attempt? (I scuba dive with no problem although I often take gear off in water rather than climbing ladder with it.). Know it's difficult for you to determine but any advice would help me decided!
Written 29 December 2016
I'd really give them a call and explain your situation. Some of the obstacles, cliffs and ledges may hurt your knees and requires some manoeuvring, however the steep decent at the start and the even steeper accent at the end of the trip you may struggle with, especially in a super think wetsuit. But defiantly call them, as there are 2 other trips they have on offer, that are apparently not as physically demanding. Good luck.
Written 2 January 2017
beet87
Melbourne, Australia
Hi, would love some info & advice on the backpacks for the Dove Canyon tour. I'm in my 20's and can hike fine but do have knee issues which make it difficult to carry weight. I'm so excited by the tour and don't want to let this condition stop me. Wondering if there is a way I can manage this? On the Dove Canyon video (on their website) only a couple of people are carrying backpacks walking into Cradle Mountain, not everyone. Is this normal? Could I load my boyfriend up with half of my backpack contents so I can manage it with a lighter load... Just like I expect some parents carry 2 sets of gear for their kids on the Lost World Tour? Please don't judge. We are forever managing my knees and he would be happy to do this if it meant we got to do Dove Canyon together. Just need to know if those who've done the tour think a fit 90kg guy could manage an extra load or whether it'd be too much. Thanks in advance
Written 16 March 2016
Hi Beet87. For sure your boyfriend can carry your gear if he is keen to do that! All up it generally ways a bit over 10kgs. We give everyone a pack, so you could just take whatever you feel comfortable with and load him up with the rest
Written 16 March 2016
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