Are you planning a trip to Cradle Mountain? You’ve come to the right place! The truth is, there are so many wonderful stays here in Cradle Mountain, that the hardest part will be choosing your selection! So with that, these are the best stays, plus a selection of luxury lodges, retreats, mountain huts and endless beautiful escapes to rest your head.
Pumphouse Point
Photo credit: Adam Gibson, Tourism Tasmania
When it opened, Pumphouse Point took top spot for Tasmania’s newest and most glamorous wilderness retreat. And today, not much has changed. Located in Lake St Claire, Pumphouse Point is certainly one of the more popular hotels in Tasmania, with the famous long jetty and beautifully appointed rooms with views for days. Rooms range from those on the lake to those with a lake view. If you ask us, there are no bad options!
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
Photo credit: Laura Helle, Tourism Tasmania
The peak of accommodation offerings here in the middle of the island state where it is the only on-mountain luxury accommodation. It is said to be one of Australia’s most iconic wilderness experiences. Cradle Mountain Lodge provides the closest accommodation to the spectacular Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.Here, you’ll be treated for an ultimate pampering session while taking in the view from the acclaimed Waldheim Alpine Spa. Be pampered with everything from unique massages and power-boosting facials to The Sancturary complete with a steam room, sauna, large hot tub and cool plunge pool and a relaxation lounge. Your experience is topped with fine food and wine with Tassie's finest. The lodge offers wine and cheese tasting to its top-notch in-house restaurant for a gastronomic journey.
Cradle Mountain Hotel
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A 4 star hotel offering 60 rooms to choose from, each with its own style and everything you might expect. When staying here, you can take advantage of the local ecotours as well as the option to go kayaking, hiking, mountain biking in its surrounding area with an option to hire bicycles on site.
Lemonthyme
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Nestled amongst the native wilderness of her Cradle Valley, just 35 minutes from Cradle Mountain, Lemonthyme is one of Tasmania’s hidden treasures. A perfect getaway for those seeking peace and quiet, bushwalking and family time. It also boasts charming romantic peaceful and serene atmosphere for a honeymoon escape. Be spoilt with choice where luxury cabins range from spa suites, wilderness cabins and self-contained cottages. This one is for the wine and food lovers, serving exquisite five-star meals of Tasmanian produce as you relax by an open fire. Wildlife lover are also in for a treat each evening with animal feeding sessions for close encounters with nocturnal wildlife.
Eagles Nest Retreat
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Eagles Nest Retreat is fit for a luxury honeymoon getaway where extraordinary spa experiences define your stay. Experience exquisite landscape and sensational mountain view from a stunning contemporary Retreat that is close to Cradle Mountain and is exclusively yours. A day spa and overnight lodge, be sure to soak in its indoors and outdoors spas or find your zen in a yoga class.
Private Cradle Huts
If hiking the Overland Track is your desire while here, Private Cradle Huts adds a splash of luxury with it. Hikers have exclusive use of the only private hut accommodation along the Overland Track. With each hut discreetly located off the main trail, expect privacy and seclusion in a tranquil surround with hot showers and drying room as luxury. With ecological sustainability as its main focus, gas and solar are the only sources of power. Where games and books are for free time, you’ll be sure to be reacquainted with nature.
Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village
If you enjoy cooking your own meals, the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village is suited for self-catering travelers. With well-equipped kitchenettes in each room complete with refrigerators, microwave ovens and stovetops to release your inner chef. It sits in close proximity to the Devils @ Cradle Tasmanian devil sanctuary as well as the delightful track of Enchanted Walk.
Waldheim Cabins
The only accommodation available inside the National Park, it offers rural experience with shared amenities. Enjoy the simple luxuries of basic living from basic cooking facilities, toilets and showers. It sleeps between 4-8 people in single bunk beds but you will need to bring your own bedding. This is perfect for those wanting to pursue the Overland Track with the track just down the hill.
