Waldheim Cabins

Waldheim Chalet is a walk in Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. 20m, 100m. Grade 1. Nestled among the myrtles and King Billy pines at Cradle Valley, Waldheim Chalet provides an insight into the early history of the Cradle Mountain area and the people who played a pivotal role in the establishment of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Gustav and Kate Weindorfer. The Weindorfers built the rustic home and guest chalet in 1912, naming it Waldheim, meaning 'forest home'. Waldheim Chalet continued to be used for accommodation until 1974. In 1976, Waldheim was demolished following a fire and a replica was built using traditional bush carpentry techniques. Made from shingles split from King Billy pine, it is an accurate reconstruction of the chalet as it had appeared at the time of Gustav's death in 1932. Waldheim is no longer used for accommodation, although nearby Waldheim Cabins offer accommodation. A visual and audio display inside Waldheim details the rich history of the chalet and the renowned hospitality and colourful lives of Gustav and Kate Weindorfer.​ Please refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines, leave no trace principles and National Park entry fees where applicable.

Weindorfers Forest Walk is a walk in Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. 20 minute circuit, 750m circuit. Grade 2. ​​​Perfect for families, this lovely stroll takes you through a beautiful rainforest, where you'll see ancient King Billy pines, pandani and Tasmania's renowned deciduous beech (​fagus). The track leaves from Waldheim chalet and takes an easy grade through the forest. Take your time to view the displays in the rustic chalet to catch a brief look at the life of the Weindorfers, who played a key role in the preservation and history of this area. Please refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines, leave no trace principles and National Park entry fees where applicable.

Tasmanian Photography Workshops offers six-day hiking tours along the Overland Track, Cradle Mountain and three-day Photography Workshops hosted at the iconic Peppers Lodge, Cradle Mountain. We specialise in expert guidance and photography education in world-class outdoor environments. We cater for all levels of photography and have a large passion for showcasing the Tasmanian wilderness and all her beauty. We are unique in that we offer professionally run tours/workshops with the added bonus of learning the art of Landscape Photography from award-winning photographers. Our premium tour along the Overland Track consists of hiking the famous track, carrying a pack and all whilst learning all the skills of a professional landscape photographer. One trip for the bucket list. Our tour and workshop numbers are kept low to ensure that you have are provided with excellent one on one guidance and photography tuition for the duration of the trip. So come join us and allow us to show you the pathway to better photography.