Great Western Tiers
Australia
In short: Great Western Tiers is a 200 km scenic road trip in Australia, typically driven over 2 days, best in October-April. Highlights: Deloraine, Mole Creek and Marakoopa Cave, Leven Canyon.
A two-day Great Western Tiers route from Deloraine through Mole Creek and Leven Canyon to Cradle Valley. It deliberately ends at Dove Lake because no public road crosses the national park directly to Lake St Clair.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Deloraine and Mole Creek
Marakoopa Cave tour · Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe
Day 2Mole Creek to Cradle Valley via Leven Canyon
Leven Canyon lookout walk · Dove Lake Circuit · Cradle Mountain Lodge Tavern Bar and Bistro
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Great Western Tiers drive?
The Great Western Tiers covers 200 km from start to finish.
How long does the Great Western Tiers take to drive?
Most travellers spend 2 days on the Great Western Tiers, depending on stops and pace.
When is the best time to drive the Great Western Tiers?
The recommended season for the Great Western Tiers is October-April.
Where does the Great Western Tiers start and end?
The Great Western Tiers runs from Deloraine to Cradle Valley and Dove Lake.
What are the main stops on the Great Western Tiers?
The Great Western Tiers passes through Deloraine, Mole Creek and Marakoopa Cave, Leven Canyon.
How difficult is the Great Western Tiers to drive?
The Great Western Tiers is rated easy and is best handled with any vehicle.
Can I drive the Great Western Tiers in a regular car?
Yes — the Great Western Tiers is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.
Is the Great Western Tiers EV friendly?
Yes — the Great Western Tiers has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.
Is the Great Western Tiers safe to drive?
This route ends at Cradle Valley; there is no public road directly through the national park to Lake St Clair. Book the exact Marakoopa Cave tour in advance, buy the required Tasmania parks pass, check Parks Tasmania cave and Cradle alerts, and plan the current Cradle shuttle/private-car restrictions before arrival. Alpine weather can change rapidly, so make the selected walk conditional on ranger and forecast advice.
What scenic tier is the Great Western Tiers?
The Great Western Tiers is a notable drive — Notable scenic drives — strong character routes that locals know well and that reward travellers willing to step beyond the most-photographed roads.