Launceston to Cradle Mountain
Overland Track Hiker Transfer
The easiest and most reliable way to begin your Overland Track journey.
Launceston To Cradle Mountain
Start your walk stress-free with our dedicated hiker-only transfer service from Launceston to Cradle Mountain. We operate 7 days a week with schedules designed specifically around Overland Track departures, ensuring you arrive at the park with plenty of time to check in, organise gear, and catch the official Cradle Mountain shuttle to Ronny Creek.
BOOK YOUR TRANSFER
Purpose-Built Transport for Overland Track Hikers
This service is designed exclusively for hikers to begin their trek over the overland track:
Plenty of space for large hiking packs
Direct routing with minimal delays
Timing aligned with the Overland Track registration process
Drivers who understand the trail, conditions, and logistics
Drop-off exactly where hikers need to be: the Visitor Centre or your Cradle Mountain accommodation
Your Overland Track adventure begins the moment we pick you up.
Travel Time
Approx. 2 hours 10 minutes
Short Coffee and bathroom break at Sheffield
Safe, efficient route using experienced mountain drivers
Pickup Locations
We collect hikers from:
Launceston CBD accommodation
Launceston Airport
Select North Launceston suburbs (on request)
Airport pickups are timed with arriving flights — your driver will meet you in the terminal.
Drop-Off Locations
To comply with Cradle Mountain transport rules, hikers are dropped at:
Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre (your gateway to the track)
Cradle Mountain accommodation (Lodge, Discovery Parks, Pepper’s, Waldheim Cabins area)
From the Visitor Centre, hikers can board the official park shuttle to Ronny Creek, the true start of the Overland Track.
Why Overland Track Hikers Choose Us
✔ Designed for walkers
We specialise in Overland Track logistics — our timings, vehicles, and service are built around hiker needs.
✔ Stress-free start to your walk
Arrive with enough time to:
Check in with Parks & Wildlife
Repack gear
Get trail briefings
Access the free shuttle to Ronny Creek
✔ More reliable than car rentals
Skip winter driving, snow conditions, fuel costs, and parking issues.
✔ Space for big backpacks
Large-capacity luggage trailers + inside storage for sensitive gear.
Luggage storage at no cost
Flexible departure times
✔ Tasmanian-owned and operated
We are local Tasmanians with a passion for the Tasmanian great outdoors. With experienced drivers,
You can rest assured that your transfer to the Overland Track will be a great beginning to your hiking
adventure.
Suggested Departure Times
The majority of hikers love to get away to meet the first briefing at 8:30 am, meaning we can leave as early as
6 am at which time we are very flexible to suit your needs.
We also offer private transfers upon request to help with the logistics of your Overland Track experience.
Finish Your Walk With Ease
Pair this service with our end-of-track transfers:
Book together for a seamless Overland Track experience.
👉 BOOK YOUR LAUNCESTON → CRADLE MOUNTAIN HIKER TRANSFER
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