The Cradle Mt-Lake St Clair National Park is a Fuel Stove Only Area and campfires are not permitted. Many parts of this park have already been burnt and it is important to prevent further fires from occurring. You will need to carry a fuel stove for cooking (the heaters in the huts are not suitable for cooking).

When using a fuel stove, please ensure that the stove is placed on a hard surface such as a rock or on the tables inside a hut. Radiant heat from the stove can destroy underlying vegetation. Similarly, please do not place hot saucepans or pots on vegetation, or dispose of boiled water on vegetation.