Cradle Mountain Fagus Day
Saturday April 22, 2023
$215.00 per person
As part of the Cradle Mountain Hotel‘s “Festival of Fagus” I will be presenting this very special one day workshop with a focus on Tasmania’s deciduous beech on Saturday April 22, 2023.
Cradle Mountain covered in mist and autumn glow of fagus
Every autumn, around ANZAC day, the mountains of western Tasmania glow with distinctive autumn tones as the leaves of the fagus – or Nothofagus gunnii – Australia’s only native deciduous tree, change from deep summer greens to rustic autumn hues.
Festival of Fagus – 1 day workshop. April 24, 2021
| 9:00 | Meet at Cradle Mt Visitor Centre for shuttle bus (private/charter) into park |
| AM | Waldheim for fagus shoot. Autumn fungi should be a real treat too. |
| 12:00 | Lunch break (take away lunch provided but feel free to bring anything else you might like) |
| PM | Hike to Crater Falls and Crater Lake for more fagus viewing |
| 16:00 ~ 16:30 | Bus transfer (public shuttle bus) back to Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre |
Autumn fagus at Waldheim
Crater Lake in autumn
- Camera, Tripod and accessories (filters etc)
- Macro lens (if you have one, not essential)
- Wet weather gear (for yourself and for your camera)
- Good sturdy hiking shoes/gear
Festival of Fagus – 1 day workshop. April 24 & May 1, 2022
This tour will involve more hiking than my usual tours so will require a little extra fitness. We will hike from Waldheim to Crater Falls (approx 30 mins) and then on to Crater Lake (another 20-30 minutes or so) climbing from an altitude of 880m to a high point of 1080m. Depending on the weather we will return either to Dove Lake or back the same way we came. Decision will be made on the day.
Please be prepared for any weather as we will be in the field all day.
Check the weather forecast at Cradle Valley for a good idea on conditions prior to the workshop.
Autumn hues of the fagus leaves
Cradle Mountain is around 2 hours from Launceston and 4.5 hours from Hobart. Guests are responsible for making their own way to Cradle Mountain.
Please contact the Cradle Mountain Hotel directly to book a room.
If you require any further information please contact me, otherwise follow this link to book your place.