Facilities
Fishing
A unique wilderness retreat nestled high in the Tasmanian mountains, Cradle Mountain Lodge has an abundance of warm hospitality, sensational food and wine, indulgent spa treatments and breathtaking, quintessentially Tasmanian scenery.
Cradle Mountain Lodge is perfectly located for visiting the Tasmanian devil sanctuary down the road - you can't go to Tasmania without meeting one of these!
The original heart of the property was built in the early 1900s
Cabins are dotted amongst tree-lined ranges and overlook grassy folds, where wallabies and wombats graze
Enjoy any of the 20 different self-guided walking tracks around Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake
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.
When to visit
Go for a King Billy Pine Suite if visiting in winter as the double sided wood fire make the cabin so cosy and warm.
Fishing
Cradle Mountain Lodge is set on the northern edge of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park in the pristine north western wilderness of Tasmania.
Regular flights are available from all Australian capital cities to Launceston with Jetstar or Virgin Blue, to Devonport with Qantaslink and to Hobart with Qantas or Virgin Blue. The Lodge is located 81 kilometres from Devonport (1.25-hours drive), 142 kilometres from Launceston (2.5-hours drive) and 375 kilometres from Hobart (4.5-hours drive).