Chefs on the Mountain

Home for them is in the Tasmanian Highlands, surrounded by temperate rainforest, by tranquil rivers and mesmerising views of the outermost corners of the Black Bluff Conservation Area. Tiny Escapes Cradle Valley offers a handful of tiny houses scattered throughout 260 acres of bushland, waiting to be found, along with the wonders within.

You need to see it to believe it - Cradle Mountain is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain is set on the edge of world-heritage listed Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park, so a true wilderness experience is on the doorstep of your cabin or caravan. The famous Overland Track starts here, covering 161,000 hectares. There are guided and non-guided walks for all fitness levels, canoe tours, horseback trail rides and helicopter flights. Meet resident Tasmanian Devils. Sheffield, Burnie, Latrobe and Deloraine are about an hour away - and with another Discovery Park in nearby Devonport, Tassie is touring holiday heaven.

Cradle Mountain Hotel is situated in alpine woodland at the northern end of Cradle Mountain. Cradle Mountain Hotel offers a blend of nature and comfort close to the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park. The property's 60 ground-floor rooms and suites range from a comfortable deluxe room with a queen and single bed to a split-level king spa room with a sunken lounge, king-size bed and bathroom spa. Double sliding doors open to your private portico where you can watch the wildlife and take in the woodland views. Enjoy a drink and a casual bite to eat at Altitude Lounge Bar with a snack menu available from mid-morning until late in the evening, perfect for lunch or an afternoon treat. For an indulgent mountain feast, showcasing the best of Tassie produce, dine at Altitude restaurant for dinner. You can enjoy a number of walks around Cradle Mountain, including the two-hour Dove Lake Circuit, or challenging day trek to the Cradle Mountain Summit. Perhaps join an evening wildlife tour. Cradle Mountain Hotel is the perfect base for all of your Cradle Mountain adventures.