Lights Over Cradle - Cradle Mountain

Another stunning display of the Aurora Australis lights dancing above the iconic Tasmanian landmark, Cradle Mountain. Also known as the Southern Lights, the Aurora Australis occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth’s atmosphere near the South Pole, creating shimmering waves of green, pink, purple, and red across the night sky.

Tasmania’s southerly location, dark skies, and crisp alpine air make it one of the best places in the world to witness this rare and magical phenomenon.