Welcome to the first edition of SnowKids on Tour, where we share our team's favourite travel moments and the tips that made them possible.
Our Tasmania trip began at Cradle Mountain, one of the best places in Australia to see wombats in the wild. The kids were thrilled before we even left the visitor centre, but the real magic happened on the Ronny Creek boardwalk. Within minutes, we spotted our first wombat grazing in the open plains.
If you’re planning your own visit, here’s what helped us:
- Best time to spot wombats: Late afternoon, when they’re most active.
- Where we saw the most: Enchanted Walk.
- Kid‑friendly factor: Extremely high, flat boardwalks, short walks, and plenty of wildlife.
- Unexpected highlight: Watching the kids quietly observe (for once) as a wombat wandered right past us.
Tasmania’s alpine weather can turn icy fast, so keeping the kids warm was a top priority. We layered them up in thermals & a cosy fleece (warm enough for alpine air, soft enough for long car rides), and a waterproof outer layer. Their Snowkids gloves were the real MVP ... warm, waterproof, and tough enough for every rock, boardwalk, and wombat‑spotting moment. Add wool socks, a beanie, and a neck warmer, and you’ve got happy, warm little explorers ready for anything.
We flew into Launceston, which has to be one of the easiest airports for families. Within minutes we had our bags, wrangled the kids into the hire car, and were on the road. No fuss, no chaos ... just the start of a new adventure.
Our first stop was Deloraine, a small town that feels like a gentle welcome hug. We stayed just one night, but it was exactly what we needed after the flight. The kids stretched their legs along the river, we grabbed supplies for the days ahead, and of course, we tested out the local bakery (a non‑negotiable in our family).
The next morning, we set off for Cradle Mountain. The drive is one of those slow transformations ..rolling farmland giving way to thick forest, the air cooling as the road climbs. The kids kept pointing out the changes, and I could feel their excitement building with every kilometre.
We arrived on top a very snowy Cradle Mountain!
For our time in Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, we stayed at Cradle Highlander, a cluster of rustic timber cabins tucked right into the bush, our cabin had it's own fireplace. The location is a dream for families: just a five‑minute walk to the Visitor Centre and a short drive to the national park entrance. When you’re juggling snacks, layers, and unpredictable kid energy, that kind of convenience is everything.
Cradle Mountain gave us the perfect start to our SnowKids adventure ... wild, peaceful, and full of wonder.
We loved starting our SnowKids adventure in Tasmania, and we hope it inspires your own family to explore somewhere wild and wonderful too.
If you’ve been to Cradle Mountain ... or dream of going ... we’d love to hear your stories. Every family adventure looks different, and yours might spark the next SnowKids moment for someone else.
More travel stories coming soon...
Image Credits SnowKids Discover Tasmania
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