Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

Ready for a true outdoor escape? Lake Gairdner is a picturesque haven for fishing, boating, and camping, nestled in Tasmania’s North-West. Surrounded by rolling hills and tranquil forest, this peaceful spot is perfect for those seeking a slower pace and a closer connection to nature. The lake’s calm waters are ideal for anglers chasing trout or simply relaxing with a line in the water. With free camping available, you can extend your adventure with the whole family – even your four-legged friends! Whether you’re fishing, exploring, or unwinding, Lake Gairdner is a little slice of paradise waiting for you. Here in Tasmania, our lakes don’t just offer stunning scenery; they’re also the powerhouse of our renewable energy… hydropower! Lake Gairdner is a perfect example, where serenity meets sustainable energy generation. To keep everyone safe, always check Hydro Tasmania’s safety signs, as water conditions can change quickly! For more information on our sites and visitor safety visit our website.

Blue Tree Gallery is a contemporary art gallery, built from an old shipping container at Moina, with a focus on mental well-being and emotion, raising awareness for mental illness through a visual arts practice, normalising vulnerability, whilst also showcasing many artisan gifts and souvenirs all made right here in Tasmania. "Come for the Art Stay for the Coffee". Enjoy a takeaway coffee while walking through the gallery. At Blue Tree Gallery, we believe in creating a space that celebrates local artistry and fosters an environment of serenity and mindfulness. We are dedicated to providing a platform that promotes mental well-being through artistic expression and dialogue. In essence, our gallery serves as a space where individuals can connect with the powerful emotions held within art.

Waldheim Alpine Spa is a luxury spa and treatment centre located at Cradle Mountain Lodge, one of Lonely Planet's Top 10 extraordinary places to stay in the world. It is a must-visit on a trip to Cradle Mountain. Waldheim Alpine Spa is encircled by rainforest at the edge of the exquisite World Heritage-listed Tasmanian Wilderness. Soak up views of an ancient landscape from your spa suite as you indulge in the many luxurious treatments offered. Waldheim Alpine Spa uses completely natural Australian and Tasmanian-made skin care, body care and spa products. There are four therapy rooms - including double treatment rooms for couples. Waldheim Alpine Spa also has a dedicated therapeutic retreat known as The Sanctuary. Here you can ease away the aches of a day's bushwalking, or travelling, in the steam room, sauna, hot tub and cool plunge pool, and then soak in the view as you complete your experience in the relaxation lounge. The Spa is available to guests of Cradle Mountain Lodge and casual visitors. The lodge is located in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, two-and-a-half-hour drive west of Launceston (144 kilometres) and a 90-minute drive from Devonport (83 kilometres).