Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village

Hellyers Restaurant is conveniently located on-site at Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village. As the highest restaurant in Tasmania, it offers a unique wilderness and alpine dining experience, boasting direct views of Cradle Mountain. Take advantage of the restaurant's offerings, including excellent barista coffee, afternoon meals from 1:00 pm, takeaways, and dinner options. Indulge in the opportunity to savour fresh and local Tasmanian products, complemented by a selection of local wines and whisky. Be sure to check the opening hours and note that dinner reservations are required. We book out each night. Nestled in the temperate rainforest of Cradle Valley, on the fringes of the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair National Park in Tasmania, Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village provides a range of self-contained spa and villa accommodations. Tailored to both couples and families seeking an ideal getaway, the resort offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Whether you're exploring the National Park and encountering native wildlife or simply unwinding with a glass of Tasmanian wine amidst the natural surroundings, Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village delivers the best of both worlds.

Launceston/Cradle Mountain/Launceston transport service has guaranteed departures daily during the summer season and four days per week in the off-season. Cradle Mountain is the starting point for the world famous Overland Track, a magnificent six-day walk that takes you through the heart of the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

The view of Cradle Mountain with Dove Lake in the foreground is one of the most famous vistas in the Australian wilderness. The Dove Lake Kayak allows you to immerse yourself in that vista while paddling beautiful hand built King Billy pine kayaks. We spend approximately two hours traversing the lake, learning about the natural and cultural history of the area while passing well-known sites including Glacier Rock, Honeymoon Island, the Ballroom Forest and the boat shed. At the southern end of the lake, with the spires of Cradle Mountain towering overhead, we stop on a beach for a snack. We’ll also hunt around for a living King Billy.