Walls of Jerusalem & Cradle
Mountain - 6 Days
Craclair Tours – Australia
The best of
both National Parks…
This tour
combines a gentle lightweight backpacking trek, using tent based camp, with day
walks from well presented cabin based accommodation. It incorporates the
spectacular Walls of Jerusalem National Park and Cradle Mountain environs. The
opportunity to experience two contrasting wilderness areas is offered.
For party members
in and out of the Walls of Jerusalem will entail carrying full backpack for 4
or 5 hours on two days. For the excursions, to contain essentials, a day pack
only is used. Provision of all equipment and complete catering are components
of this all-inclusive tour. Outfitting completed we depart for a two hour road
journey. After lunch we commence the walk to a tent based camp at the heart of
the Walls of Jerusalem. Set in a unique sub alpine wilderness, formed by time
and glaciation, for the next two days we offer the choice of exploring near at
hand, to hike farther afield and to ascend to higher places with far-reaching
views. We may choose to skyline one of the mountain ranges with the reward of
unparalleled photographic opportunity.
The Central
Plateau of Tasmania contains over 4,000 lakes, making the landscape unique in
Australia. Of special interest, we see the largest known forest of Pencil Pine,
a rarity of ancient trees a thousand years and more in age.
On the fourth day we
depart to road terminus probably traversing in part a route different from the
inward journey. After lunch meet transport for a 1½ hour
travel to Cradle Valley and comfortable cabin accommodation with hot showers
and facilities. Dine in style. In the evening native animals capture attention.
At Cradle
Mountain National Park plateau and mountain peaks dominate a valley endowed
with lakes and tarns. There is an abundance of alpine plants, temperate rain
forest, tumbling streams and picturesque waterfalls. Within the capability of
the average person and according to party preference, there are numerous
choices for walks of greater or lesser extent.
A climb to the
summit of Cradle Mountain 1545 metres or other high places is offered. Guides,
both male and female, provide skilled leadership and interpretation. Making
most of time on the final day, we plan a walk to an area not yet visited or
choose to have a relaxing morning. Generally, after lunch depart 1.30 p.m.
Day
1
Meet 8.30 am at
Paddy Pallin 110 George Street Launceston Central. Outfitting and excess baggage is secured. We
then depart for a 2-hour road journey.
After lunch we
will commence the walk to base camp at the Heart of the Walls. Dinner prepared
by the guides, evening stroll. Overnight tent twin share.
Day
2
Set in a unique
sub alpine wilderness, formed by time and glaciation, we offer the choice of
exploring near at hand, to hike further a field and to ascend to higher places
with far reaching views.
Stroll to the
top of Mount Jerusalem and walk through largest strand of Pencil Pines are a must.
Day
3
There are
numerous choices of activity, special interest pursuits, mountain ascents or
just hiking around.
We may choose
to skyline one of the ranges with the reward of unparalleled photographic
opportunity.
Day
4
Walk
from base camp to road terminus probably traversing in part a route different
from the inward journey.
After
lunch meet transport for a 1 and a half hour travel to Cradle Valley and
comfortable cabin accommodation with hot showers and facilities.
Dinner
in style. In the evening native animals of the Cradle environ capture
attention.
Day
5
At Cradle
Mountain National Park, plateau and mountain peaks dominate a valley endowed
with lakes and tarns.
An abundance of
alpine plants combined with temperate rain forest, tumbling streams and
picturesque waterfalls entice the visitor to explore the surrounds.
According to
party preference, there are numerous choices for walks of greater or lesser
extent.
A climb to the
summit of Cradle Mountain 1545 meters or other high places offers spectacular
wide ranging views.
Within the
capability of the average person, the impressive Twisted Lakes escarpment
provides hours of pleasant rambling. Guides, both male and female, provide
skilled leadership and interpretation.
Day 6
Making the most of time, we plan a walk
to an area not yet visited or just have a relaxing morning.
As an added attraction we may lunch at
the well-presented Visitor Centre at the Park entrance.
At approx. 1.30 pm, we leave and return
to Launceston by 4.30 pm.
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Last Updated: 08/06/2005