Lake Gairdner

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Camp and fish just a stone's throw from one of Tasmania's most stunning natural landscapes, Cradle Mountain. Here you'll find nature at its best, just 10 minute's drive from the Cradle Mountain Visitors Centre, the perfect base for discovering this magical area. Our campsites are on scenic, levelled areas overlooking the large dam and bushland, with grassed areas ideal for tents and camper vans, and a portaloo a short walk away. The block is a natural timber and grassland block, with devils, quolls and wombats also residing here. We have one powered site available, and multiple unpowered sites. There is a lovely walking track around the dam's periphery. Feed fish from the edge, spot platypus frolicking about, and keep your eye out for Peacocks wandering the property too. Whilst you are welcome to bring your dog with you, please ensure they don't harass the wildlife. A keen fisher? Throw a line in at our other dam and catch your dinner! Nothing beats fresh fish, that you caught yourself, cooked on a campfire.

Cradle Alpine Retreat is designed with you in mind. The retreat is an oasis of romance, rest and a retreat away from all the busyness of life. Cradle Alpine Retreat blends comfort with a touch of wilderness to ensure a peaceful and relaxed stay. Cottages There are four self-contained cottages. All Cradle Alpine Retreat cottages have a well equipped kitchen, electric blankets, one cottage with a log fire and three cottages with spa baths, as well as the beautiful views of Mount Roland and Mount Claude. Restaurants For those that want to purely relax and not cook there are restaurants within driving distance. These restaurants include Lemonthyme Lodge, Peppers Cradle Mountain, The Black Stump at Gowrie Park, Bascilico Italian Sheffield, T's Chinese Sheffield and Sheffield Pub. Breakfast Baskets Breakfast baskets are available for $15 per person per night. These consist of cereals, bread, spreads, juice, bacon, eggs and tomato. Baskets will be left in the cottage for you to prepare at your leisure.

Lake Cethana is a hidden treasure in Tasmania’s northwest, offering stunning scenery, deep water for boating, and incredible trout fishing. Just upstream from Lake Barrington, this peaceful spot is perfect for anglers and water enthusiasts looking for the perfect Tassie escape! A visit to Lake Cethana isn’t complete without taking in the incredible Cethana Dam. Constructed between 1967 and 1971, this 110-meter-high rockfill dam was a marvel of its time and earned a National Engineering Landmark Award in 2001. At the dam’s lookout, you’ll not only enjoy breathtaking views of the lake but also spot the towering penstocks that channel water to nearby Wilmot Power Station—a true showcase of hydropower ingenuity. For those wanting to stay lakeside, the Lorinna Campground on the lake’s shore is ideal for self-sufficient campers seeking a quiet escape. Whether you're here for the fishing, the boating, or to marvel at one of Tasmania’s engineering icons, Lake Cethana is well worth a visit. Here in Tasmania, our lakes don’t just offer stunning scenery; they’re also the powerhouse of our renewable energy… hydropower! Lake Cethana is a perfect example, where breathtaking views meet 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 www.hydro.com.au/things-to-do