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Devonport to Cradle Valley
Difficulty:
Suitable for:
This trek takes you on the wonderful ‘Treasure Trail’ - a diverse region of charming old towns, farmlands, forests and World Heritage Area wilderness, and welcoming people of Tasmania.
Start
East Devonport
Finish
Cradle Valley
Distance
86.43 km
Minimum Days
1
Average Speed
61.07 km/hr
Driving Time
1 hr 24 min
Article By: ExplorOz Team Updated: 13 Jun 2008
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Description
This trek note begins at the historic port town of
Devonport
which is the port where you would have docked from one of the vehicle carrying ferries aptly named ‘Spirit of
Tasmania
’. After passing quarantine, you head south towards the historic and artistic town of Sheffield. This old farming town which is concealed amongst the foothills of Mount Roland, features a beautiful display of murals that illustrate the history of the Kentish district. There are many galleries and you may even meet the local artists and watch them work.
So far you would have experienced a region filled with gorgeous rolling hills, fertile pastures and farming hamlets. Travelling from Sheffield, this environment eventually changes to deep wilderness as you head towards Middlesex Plains and then onto Cradle Valley. This valley lies within the
Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park
which features
Dove Lake
and the savage but spectacular
Cradle Mountain
.
The trek itself finishes not far from the
Cradle Mountain
Visitor Centre which is located just inside the national park entrance. Please note that
camping
is not allowed in the day use area around
Dove Lake
and
Cradle Mountain
itself and you do need a park entry permit to enter. For more information on
accommodation
or
permits
, please contact the
Cradle Mountain
Visitor Centre on: (03) 6492 1110.
Interactive Route Map
East Devonport
East Devonport Quarantine Checkpoint Located at the Devonport terminal, passengers disembarking the Spirit of Tasmania ferries on arrival in Devonport will be guided through the checkpoints. Strict quarantine regulations apply in Tasmania. See [LINK]http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.
Features:
Position: 146.3696ºE 41.1792ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Quoiba
Distance:
5.99km
Average Speed:
52.64km/h
Quoiba
Quoiba is located midway between the towns of Spreyton and Devonport in north western Tasmania.
Features:
Position: 146.3446ºE 41.2077ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Spreyton
Distance:
1.63km
Average Speed:
59.48km/h
Spreyton
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Features:
Position: 146.3476ºE 41.2219ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Lower Barrington
Distance:
10.95km
Average Speed:
51.01km/h
Lower Barrington
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Features:
Position: 146.2874ºE 41.2945ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Sheffield
Distance:
12.17km
Average Speed:
80.02km/h
Sheffield
This old farming town which is concealed amongst the foothills of Mount Roland, features a beautiful display of murals that illustrate the history of the Kentish district. There are many galleries and you may even meet the local artists and watch them work.
Features:
Position: 146.3253ºE 41.3821ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Claude Road
Distance:
11.12km
Average Speed:
56.74km/h
Claude Road
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Features:
Position: 146.2761ºE 41.4339ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
O'Neil's Creek Parking Bay & Camp
Distance:
6.55km
Average Speed:
87.98km/h
O'Neil's Creek Parking Bay & Camp
This roadside stop on the C136 (Claude Rd) near Gowrie Park is the ideal camping location for those on tour in the region with their own camping gear, campervan, caravan or motorhome. A large, grassy area set back from the road in a delightful setting. Track leads back off road.
Features:
Position: 146.2190ºE 41.4674ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Gowrie Park
Distance:
0.3km
Average Speed:
62.17km/h
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Features:
Position: 146.2162ºE 41.4691ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Cethana
Distance:
4.77km
Average Speed:
59.33km/h
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Features:
Position: 146.1646ºE 41.4769ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Moina
Distance:
9.82km
Average Speed:
33.03km/h
Moina
The little township of Moina is located in high country and is centrally located to many of the region's varied attractions, including Cradle Mountain - a 30 minute drive away.
Features:
Position: 146.0952ºE 41.4752ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Daisy Dell
Distance:
10.09km
Average Speed:
54.42km/h
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Features:
Position: 146.0632ºE 41.5513ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
C132 & Cradle Mountain Road
Distance:
10.66km
Average Speed:
75.61km/h
C132 & Cradle Mountain Road
Cradle Mountain National Park is 13km south of this point.
Features:
Position: 145.9503ºE 41.5564ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Cradle Valley
Distance:
2.37km
Average Speed:
60.45km/h
Cradle Valley
Cradle Valley is the accommodation centre for visitors to Cradle Mountain National Park.
Features:
Position: 145.9395ºE 41.5745ºS (GDA 94)
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Permits
Entry into
Tasmania
’s National Parks including
Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park
requires a Park Pass. Prices are as follows :-
Daily (24hrs) parks pass for one vehicle (up to 8 people) costs $22
Daily (24hrs) parks pass for a single hiker, bus occupant, bike rider costs $11
Holiday (up to 8 weeks) parks pass for one vehicle (up to 8 people) costs $56
Holiday (up to 8 weeks) parks pass for a single hiker, bus occupant, bike rider costs $28
More information can be found by clicking:
Tasmanian National Parks Entry Fees
Things to See & Do
Cradle Valley
Cradle Valley is the accommodation centre for visitors to Cradle Mountain National Park. There is no camping within the National Park itself but the Cradle Mountain Tourist Park & Camp Ground caters to tourists that are self-sufficient with camp gear or numerous lodges and cottages for those that prefer more upmarket accommodation.
East Devonport
East Devonport Quarantine Checkpoint Located at the Devonport terminal, passengers disembarking the Spirit of Tasmania ferries on arrival in Devonport will be guided through the checkpoints. Strict quarantine regulations apply in Tasmania. See [LINK]http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/EGIL-56FW46?open,list of what you can/can't bring into Tasmania.[/LINK]
Sheffield
This old farming town which is concealed amongst the foothills of Mount Roland, features a beautiful display of murals that illustrate the history of the Kentish district. There are many galleries and you may even meet the local artists and watch them work.
Cradle Valley
East Devonport
Sheffield
Preparation
Make sure you are well stocked up with fuel and supplies such as food and water. During the winter months it can get very cold (near zero degrees) so if travelling during this time, it is essential to bring adequate clothing. If you are thinking of going hiking - bring suitable hiking equipment such as hiking boots, hat and sunscreen and consider taking a handheld
UHF Radio
and
GPS Units
. You could also consider carrying a
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
.
Fuel Supplies & Usage
East Devonport
,
Sheffield
Diesel
4cyl 12 litres
ULP
4cyl 14 litres
LPG
4cyl 17 litres
6cyl 13 litres
6cyl 16 litres
6cyl 15 litres
8cyl 14 litres
8cyl 14 litres
Usage is averaged from
TrekFuel
(* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.
Best Time To Visit
The warmer summer months are the best time to travel to Cradle Valley as it can get very cold during the winter months.
Closest Climatic Station
Forthside Research Station
Distance from Trek Mid Point 21.35km NE
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Mean Max. °C
20.6
21.0
19.8
16.9
14.4
12.2
11.5
12.1
13.3
15.4
17.1
18.9
Mean Min. °C
11.0
11.6
10.4
8.2
6.2
4.1
3.6
4.2
4.9
6.2
8.1
9.6
Mean Rain mm
52.9
44.7
53.8
73.8
88.5
99.9
123.9
113.7
94.9
84.5
73.1
67.9
Best time to travel
Ok time to travel
Travel NOT recommended
Services & Supplies
The following locations have various services and supplies:
East Devonport
,
Sheffield
Camp Sites & Accomodation
Cradle Valley
Cradle Valley is the accommodation centre for visitors to Cradle Mountain National Park. There is no camping within the National Park itself but the Cradle Mountain Tourist Park & Camp Ground caters to tourists that are self-sufficient with camp gear or numerous lodges and cottages for those that prefer more upmarket accommodation.
East Devonport
East Devonport Quarantine Checkpoint Located at the Devonport terminal, passengers disembarking the Spirit of Tasmania ferries on arrival in Devonport will be guided through the checkpoints. Strict quarantine regulations apply in Tasmania. See [LINK]http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/EGIL-56FW46?open,list of what you can/can't bring into Tasmania.[/LINK]
Spreyton
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.
O'Neil's Creek Parking Bay & Camp
This roadside stop on the C136 (Claude Rd) near Gowrie Park is the ideal camping location for those on tour in the region with their own camping gear, campervan, caravan or motorhome. A large, grassy area set back from the road in a delightful setting. Track leads back off road.
Sheffield
This old farming town which is concealed amongst the foothills of Mount Roland, features a beautiful display of murals that illustrate the history of the Kentish district. There are many galleries and you may even meet the local artists and watch them work.
Moina
The little township of Moina is located in high country and is centrally located to many of the region's varied attractions, including Cradle Mountain - a 30 minute drive away.
Cradle Valley
Spreyton
Sheffield
East Devonport
O'Neil's Creek Parking Bay & Camp
Moina
Environment
Travelling along Sheffield Road, you should experience rolling hills of lush green and fertile pastures passing many little towns including farming hamlets and enclaves. As you leave the town of Sheffield on Claude Road and pass Mount Roland, the farming pastures begin to diminish and make way for wilderness of valleys and thick dark forests. Middlesex Plains offer a reprieve from the undulating terrain and forests until you head towards Cradle Valley which offers spectacular scenery.
Driving Directions
Time
Direction
Distance
East Devonport to Quoiba
5.99 km
SW
213°
6 min
Quoiba to Spreyton
1.63 km
S
171°
1 min
Spreyton to Lower Barrington
10.95 km
SW
212°
12 min
Lower Barrington to Sheffield
12.17 km
S
162°
9 min
Sheffield to Claude Road
11.12 km
SW
215°
11 min
Claude Road to O'Neil's Creek Parking Bay & Camp
6.55 km
SW
232°
4 min
O'Neil's Creek Parking Bay & Camp to Gowrie Park
0.3 km
SW
232°
Gowrie Park to Cethana
4.77 km
W
259°
4 min
Cethana to Moina
9.82 km
W
272°
17 min
Moina to Daisy Dell
10.09 km
S
197°
11 min
Daisy Dell to C132 & Cradle Mountain Road
10.66 km
W
266°
8 min
C132 & Cradle Mountain Road to Cradle Valley
2.37 km
SW
204°
2 min
East Devonport to Cradle Valley
86.43 km
1 hr 24 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.
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