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Cradle Mountain Lodge is widely considered one of Australia’s iconic wilderness experiences. Nestled on the edge of the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, this premier wilderness region is just a 2-hour scenic drive from Launceston and 1.5 hours from Devonport. Cradle Mountain Lodge offers a unique experience, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and an abundance of flora and fauna. Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure and immerse yourself in the beauty of Tasmania’s premier wilderness region. Whether you’re seeking rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation or an adventure exploring the great outdoors, Cradle Mountain Lodge has something to offer. So come and explore the stunning natural beauty of Tasmania’s premier wilderness region at Cradle Mountain Lodge.

Cradle Highlander offers secluded mountain cabin accommodation on the edge of Cradle Mountain National Park. With 16 cabins in total, Cradle Highlander offers privacy and exclusive enjoyment of the surrounding native bushland and endemic wildlife. With an original log fireplace and rustic handmade furniture, Cradle Highlander offers an authentic mountain cabin experience. Glowing with charm and character, every piece of wood used for the cabin and furniture is from local timber. All cabins are self-contained with full kitchens and private bathrooms. There is also shared laundry and BBQ on site. Centrally located, Cradle Highlander is a 200-metre walk from the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre and Shuttle Bus Terminal. While Cradle Highlander doesn't have restaurant on site, however restaurants and cafes are within a two-kilometre drive. With wildlife at your doorstep, spectacular alpine scenery all around and a rustic mountain cabin to call home, you will feel at one with nature when you make Cradle Highlander your base for exploring the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Voted a "Top Pick" by Lonely Planet and awarded TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice in 2021-2023, TripAdvisor Hall of Fame and Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor (5.0 rating) for 12 consecutive years.

Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village enjoys a secluded bush setting in the Cradle Valley on the edge of the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain / Lake St. Clair National Park since 2000. The Village has several chalet styles set in small clusters to maximise privacy and comfort. Cradle Village is the perfect base for exploration of the Cradle Valley whilst enjoying stunning views of Cradle Mountain. Private, cosy, self-contained one and two-bedroom chalets have fully equipped kitchens, lounges, bathrooms, wi-fi, televisions, private balconies, and parking at the front door. The Premium Spa Chalets provide open-planned luxury accommodation in an elegant contemporary style. The ultimate 'bush hut'. When you step out onto your private balcony you may well come face to face with a wallaby, wombat, pademelon, possum, and currawong. Takeaway service is available from our onsite restaurant. Bookings for the restaurant are required as they book out most evenings year long. Guests from all other properties are welcomed. Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village is just over a one-hour drive from Burnie or Devonport, a two-hour drive from Launceston, and a four-hour drive from Hobart.