Part of Tasmania�s World Heritage area, this national park of rugged mountain peaks and high moorlands is one of the great landscapes of Australia. This is Tasmania�s most famous wilderness area. Moraine lakes, expansive heathlands, breathtaking mountain vistas, good walking trails and the chance to spot wildlife like wallabies, echidnas or wombats makes this one of Australia�s best walking areas. The six-day Overland Trek, through the length of the park, is considered the ultimate Aussie �bush-walk�, although only experienced and well-prepared hikers should attempt it. Cradle Mountain NP and the neighbouring Walls of Jerusalem National Park are part of a great highland plateau, rising from the western and southern coasts, sprawling across two-thirds of the island. Bearing in mind that Cradle Mountain generally receives no less than 261 cm of rain each year (i.e. it rains a lot, mate), this should not deter you from not trying to see the unforgettable outline of Cradle Mountain reflected in the clear waters of Lake Dove. It�s magical, matey. By the way, Lake St. Clair located elsewhere is the deepest (200 m) body of freshwater in Australia.