Cradle Mounatin Important Events

  • Mining carried out in the Cradle Mountain area.

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    Cradle Mountain Important Events

  • First recorded death of a European in the area occurred.

  • Hanson’s Peak is named after Bert Hanson (16) who died.

  • The Weindorfer’s built the first home in Cradle Valley.

  • 158, 000 acres of land was published as Scenic Reserve.

  • A small copper mine along Dove Lake was worked.

  • Lionel Connell became the first permanent ranger.

  • Dove Lake Road was constructed.

  • Cradle Mountain became a State Reserve.

  • Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair became

  • a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.