Tasmanian Highlands Gathering

Located in the heart of Tasmania, on the Central Highland Plateau, the Great Lake Hotel is the perfect place for a delicious, modern country-pub meal, a place to stay for a relaxing getaway or somewhere to base your next fishing or walking adventure. With constantly changing weather, regular snow days and a real sense of remote wilderness, it really is a place like no other. The hotel has a mix of single and shared rooms as well as family cabins. Open for lunch and dinner, renowned chef Paul Foreman brings his extensive experience to the Great Lake Hotel Restaurant, with a focus on fresh, local produce in a relaxed environment. We also offer camping and motor home facilities and have a General Store and petrol station to keep you stocked up on your travels. Having recently undergone an extensive cosmetic renovation, you will find yourself sitting by the roaring log fires, in comfy leather sofas with a local pinot or whisky, wondering why you didn't visit sooner.

Nestled in the remote wilderness of the Central Conservation area of the Highlands of Tamania, the Central Highlands Base Camp offers a perfect hub for guests wanting to enjoy the serene surrounds of the Great Lake or experience the world - class fly fishing or bushwalking that the area is famous for. This lodge is totally off the grid and offers guests the opportunity to embrace living sustainably. The lodge offers four bedrooms of twin or double share and two bathrooms, a large living/dining area, fully equipped kitchen and large outdoor deck. Australia's largest inland lake, the Great Lake is directly out the front offering amazing views, fishing, exploring. An immersive accommodation experience designed to make you feel part of the landscape and making a difference to the planet with a low carbon imprint.

Following an impressive refurbishment from former Antarctic Training Facility to premium alpine accommodation in 2016, Thousand Lakes Lodge is not just a haven from the elements, it’s an essential addition to your Tasmanian adventure – the gateway retreat to your Central Highlands experience in the Heart of Tasmania! “A Place Like No Other” The Central Plateau is almost otherworldly, a beautiful and unique alpine environment. Wrapped inside Tasmania’s World Heritage Wilderness Area, you can simply relax, or explore the history, trails and lakes of this unique alpine wilderness and discover the real Tasmania. Indulge with a book by the roaring fire, gaze outside and watch the world go by. A truly remarkable place to unplug and switch off from the world. Step outside and be immersed in the remote wilderness environment. Whether it is to explore the many alpine tarns, walk the trails of the Central Plateau or to simply soak up the pristine air and wide-open spaces, this place will awaken the soul. A quiet loneliness, a sense of space and freedom that stems from open expanses of windswept moors. Relax, slow-down, recharge and relish the peace and serenity of this natural alpine plateau. Breathe in crisp air, feel spongy moss, taste fresh stream water from crystalline lakes, touch ancient dolerite boulders. Be amazed by the wildlife and experience ever-changing weather.