Climate
The climate here in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is Very unpredictable and can change extremely rapidly. In this part of Tasmania, it rains 9 out of 10 days a year, so fully equip yourself with gear for wet weather.
The temperature is always colder than other parts of Tasmania, although it is not far south. Precipitation here is high because of the large number of trees. It could be raining for 5 minutes, and then it is suddenly sunny. Rain here is very light, like little "flakes" of water. Bring a raincoat instead of an umbrella, because it is extremely windy and you do not want to risk spoiling your brolly.
Get ready for freak weather - including snow in summer.
Understand
This park is really two - the Cradle Mountain section making up the north of the park, with Lake St Clair in the south.
Flora and fauna
Padmelons, Bennett's wallabies, wombats and possums are some of the animals you will meet in this park. Watch out for the ravens and currawongs, who have learnt to unzip packs. Even if they can't get to your food, they can peck holes in things through your pack.
Respect all species of animals and do not abuse them. This includes the plants in the park. Do not pick, and keep to the tracks provided.
WARNING: FEEDING ANIMALS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN CRADLE MOUNTAIN-LAKE ST CLAIR NATIONAL PARK. FINES WILL BE IMPOSED IF YOU ARE CAUGHT FEEDING ANIMALS. PARK RANGERS ARE PATROLLING THE PARK. DO NOT RISK GETTING FINED. FINES WILL BE IN LARGE AMOUNTS.
Landscape
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park has many mountains and spectacular lakes. Mountains which have made this national park famous include Cradle Mountain. Dove Lake and Lake St Clair are truly breathtaking.
There are many short walks to walk and some long walks. Each of these walks are a fascinating experience.
History
Gustav Weindorfer first visited Cradle Mountain in 1910 and really liked it. He purchased some land and built by 1912 a chalet for guests. In 1935 the Overland 80km track was created and rangers guided tours along it. The track was improved by 1937