See Tasmanian Devils at Devils @ Cradle, Tasmania

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About This Spot

Join an after-dark feeding tour at Devils @ Cradle, a conservation sanctuary near Cradle Mountain, and watch Tasmanian devils tear into their meal under red light, one of the few places to see the species up close. This is a protected sanctuary, not the open bush, where wild devils are very hard to see. The sanctuary runs all year, and the evening feeding is when the devils are most active.

Best Months to Visit

Up to 85% sighting chance in Devils @ Cradle, Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, Australia. Best months: January, February, March.

  • January: 85%
  • February: 85%
  • March: 85%
  • April: 85%
  • May: 85%
  • June: 85%
  • July: 85%
  • August: 85%
  • September: 85%
  • October: 85%
  • November: 85%
  • December: 85%

Practical Information

  • Location: Devils @ Cradle, Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, Australia
  • Country: Australia
  • Coordinates: -41.6500, 145.9500
  • Effort: day trip
  • Accessibility: Easy
  • Observation mode: Watching

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these devils wild?

They live in a conservation sanctuary. Wild Tasmanian devils are shy and rarely seen, which is why this site is the reliable option.

What will I see on the tour?

Devils fed after dark under red light, close enough to watch them tear into their meal.

When is the best time to go?

The sanctuary runs all year, and the evening feeding is when the devils are most active.

Can I see wild devils elsewhere?

Wild devils are nocturnal and rarely seen in the open bush, so a sanctuary is the reliable way to see one.

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