-
Length: 1.6km
-
Duration: 40mins
-
Grade: 2
-
Style: Circuit
-
Start: Cradle Mountain Visitors Centre
-
End: Cradle Mountain Visitors Centre
-
Location: Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park
-
Closest Town: Cethana
-
Distance from CBD: 321km
-
State: TAS
-
Latitude: -41.59598
Longitude: 145.931085
Keep the Trail Access info current...

Select items to indicate conditions for access to the trail.


2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
Keep the Trail Features current...

Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park...
Select items to indicate features found along the trail.


Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
A walk to suit all age groups. For company there’s a cascading river, wombat burrows and magical old-growth rainforest. The walk is located in Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park
Highlights
The walk will take you through buttongrass moorland before entering cool temperate rainforest along the edges of Pencil Pine Creek. Along the track are three interpretive tunnels that kids and kids at heart will find fun to crawl through!
Wombat Burrows
Along the western bank of the Pencil Pine Creek you will come across several wombat burrows just on the edge of the track. Wombats do occur in the area, although you are more likely to see them around dusk and dawn. The species occurring in Tasmania, the common wombat, is one of three species found in Australia.
The wombat is the largest burrowing mammal. Wombats often dig their burrows in the areas above creeks and gullies. Burrows can be up to 20 m long and more than 2 m below the ground.
The wombats powerful legs and long, strong claws are used in the excavation of burrows. Wombats are unique among marsupials in having constantly growing upper and lower incisors (front teeth), like a beaver. This allows the wombat to cut through obstructions while burrowing. Being marsupials, female wombats have a pouch that in their case opens backward to prevent dirt and debris entering while burrowing!
About the region
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is located in the Central Highlands area of Tasmania (Australia), 165 kilometres northwest of Hobart. The park contains many walking trails, and is where hikes along the well-known Overland Track usually begin. Major features are Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff in the northern end, Mount Pelion East, Mount Pelion West, Mount Oakleigh and Mount Ossa in the middle and Lake St Clair in the southern end of the park. The park is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Getting there
Road C132. 1 hour from Sheffield; 1.25 hours from Devonport.
Tips
Park entry fees apply.
Picnic and toilet facilities nearby.
Involves one short moderate hill.
Supervise children, waters in lake, severe weather conditions all year round, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable.
No pets, firearms or bicycles.
GPX File
Max elevation: 823 m
Min elevation: 802 m
Total climbing: 33 m
Total descent: -33 m
For more information about this hiking trail please visit Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania
Hikes Nearby
26 thoughts on “Enchanted Forest Walk (1.6km)”
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
This is such a lovely walk and great for young kids too.
We just did the enchanted one with the kids yesterday, they loved it.
Nat Fordred
Penny Felton
When are we going?
Penny Felton let’s plan a proper tassie trip. Bikepacking, hiking, MTBing
Oliver Bonaccorso
Simone Amos see… ??✨
?
Melody Perrin This is the most beautiful short walk in Tassie i mentioned to you.
Thankyou Loretta. I’ll make sure I do it. Looks stunning ?
Greg
Shaye Meaghan Scotney
– four words – Get time off work
2 words – – I cannot
??????
I’ve been here and done this ? it’s a must do!!
She needs time off work in Jan to come with me
Do it do it do it ?
I’ve been here and done this ?
Bill Juers – it’s a fairy forrest! We have to do this!!! ?
Bill Juers – it’s a fairy forrest! We have to do this!!! ?
It is beautiful. One of the many walks I did while visiting Tassie last December.
Renee Magor
Sheryl Bayliss
Looks beautiful