Description
Cradle Mountain Lodge is a superb wilderness escape featuring cosy cabins and the finest in food and wine. Surrounded by rugged mountain peaks, stunning lakes and ancient forests, this beautiful property is in a simply breathtaking World Heritage location in the north west interior of the island.
All of the private timber cabins at Cradle Mountain Lodge are dotted amongst the surrounding wilderness with views out over the soothing natural surroundings. Wallabies and wombats can be seen nibbling away at the buttongrass and possums look around furtively as they cross the timber boardwalks surrounding the lodge.
With roaring log fires and a cosy, friendly atmosphere, it is easy to do nothing at Cradle Mountain Lodge but relax, enjoy the scenery and life's simple pleasures. However, there are plenty of activities to enjoy from trekking to cycling and kayaking. There is a fantastic spa here to unwind at after the outdoor pursuits and at the end of the day you can relax in your lovely cabin surrounded by pine trees and local wildlife.
Accommodation
The lodge's 86 timber cabins all have elegant, contemporary furnishings. The Pencil Pine Cabins are within convenient reach of the main lodge while the Spa Cabins are in a peaceful, natural bush setting and have large bathrooms with spa baths and verandahs with forest views. Spa Suites feature a king size bed, deep spa bath, private veranda and extras such as a CD player and port and canapés to enjoy by the log fire each evening. The King Billy Suite is very spacious and has an outdoor hot tub .
Childcare
Children are welcomed at Cradle Mountain Lodge and will love the forest setting and all the wildlife on the doorstep of their very own log cabin. Some of the Spa Cabins have an additional children's bedroom. Cots and babysitting are available on request and there is a children's menu available in the restaurant.
Facilities
The Highland Restaurant serves hearty mountain breakfasts and gastronomic dinners featuring the finest Tasmanian food and wine. Lunch and dinner are also served in the Tavern, a rustic bistro with roaring log fire, pool table and darts board. The Weindorfer Lounge & Guest Lounge Bar are both good spots for a drink, a read or a board game. The Waldheim Alpine Spa will revive and rejuvenate you with a wonderful range of pampering treatments, a sauna, jacuzzi and steam room.
Activities
Cradle Mountain Lodge offers over 20 self guided walks from 20 minutes to a full day and has wildlife presentations for guests on a complimentary basis. In addition guests can hire mountain bikes, attend wine & cheese tastings, join animal night viewings, enjoy fly fishing and kayaking in the summer and tobogganing in the winter.
When to travel
Tasmania has a temperate climate with 4 distinct seasons. Warm summer days from December to February and sometimes snow in the cooler months of June to September.
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Location and directions
Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, Australia
80km west of Devonport
