Wildlife & Wombats
Few places put you as close to Australian wildlife — wombats grazing at Ronny Creek, wallabies, echidnas and pademelons, and Tasmanian devils at a nearby sanctuary.
Wildlife & Wombats
Few places put you as close to Australian wildlife as Cradle Mountain. At Ronny Creek, chunky wombats graze the buttongrass in the golden light of dawn and dusk, unbothered by the boardwalk beside them. Look too for Bennett’s wallabies, pademelons and echidnas, with possums and quolls after dark, and Tasmanian devils at a nearby sanctuary. Watch quietly, keep your distance, and let the animals stay wild.
The Wildlife
Wombats at Ronny Creek
Grazing the moorland at dawn and dusk, right by the boardwalk.
Wallabies & Pademelons
Bennett’s wallabies and shy pademelons around the trails.
Echidnas
Spiny anteaters snuffling along the tracks and verges.
Tasmanian Devils
Seen up close at a wildlife sanctuary near the park.
Wildlife Tips
- Head to Ronny Creek at dawn or dusk for grazing wombats
- Keep your distance and never feed the animals
- Drive slowly on park roads, especially at dawn and dusk
- For devils, visit a nearby sanctuary — check current details
- More timing help: see the best time for wildlife
Wildlife & Wombats — FAQ
Where can you see wombats at Cradle Mountain?
Ronny Creek, near the start of the Overland Track, is the classic spot — wombats graze the buttongrass in the open, especially around dawn and dusk. Watch quietly from the boardwalk and keep your distance.
What wildlife lives at Cradle Mountain?
As well as wombats, look for Bennett’s wallabies, pademelons, echidnas and, at night, possums and quolls. Tasmanian devils can be seen at a nearby wildlife sanctuary. Many animals are most active at dawn and dusk.
When is the best time to see wildlife?
Early morning and late afternoon into dusk are best, when wombats and wallabies come out to graze. Cooler, calmer days often bring more activity. See the best time for wildlife for more.
Can you see Tasmanian devils at Cradle Mountain?
Not usually in the wild, but a wildlife sanctuary near the park lets you see Tasmanian devils and other native species up close — a good option, especially with children. Check current opening details.
How should you behave around the wildlife?
Keep your distance, never feed the animals, stay on tracks and boardwalks, and drive slowly on park roads, especially at dawn and dusk when animals are on the move. It keeps them wild and safe.
Cradle Mountain, Planned Around You
Dove Lake and the summit, wombats and wild alpine weather, the Overland Track and the ancient rainforest — with the planning handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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