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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.

Accommodation in the heart of Tasmania. Poatina Chalet is a great place to get away for an overnight stay, weekend or longer away. Poatina Chalet boasts magnificent views of the Great Western Tiers, with opportunities for simply relaxing, bushwalking or as a base for sightseeing on the Central Plateau. Feeling energetic enjoy a round of golf on the 9-hole Poatina Golf Course, the views are spectacular. Enjoy the peaceful village atmosphere, a tea or coffee in the Tiers Tea Lounge view the Poatina Art Gallery and find the perfect gift in Poatina’s Little Shop of Surprises.Poatina boasts a variety of accommodation options to suit your needs; Poatina Chalet is a 3-star Golden Chain motel with motel and hostel-style rooms. There are also self-contained cottages and houses available in Poatina along with an area suitable for camping, motor homes and caravans. A 40-minute drive from Launceston airport, 90 minutes from Devonport, or an easy two-hour drive from Hobart. Poatina offers a unique experience for your next getaway; the village maintains much of the décor and charm reflecting its important part in Tasmania’s Hydropower history. Poatina also offers the nature lover a myriad of scenic bush walks, bike tracks, a golf course with stunning valley and mountain views, a variety of open space areas for picnics or outdoor activities and an abundance of nocturnal wildlife.

A great place to get away, for an overnight stay or a place to kick back and relax for a few days located right in the heart of Tasmania. Poatina has, two bedroom fully self-contained Cottages which feature spectacular views of Great Western Tiers or across the Northern Midlands of Tasmania and three-bedroom self-contained houses located within Poatina Village. Nestled at the foot of the Great Western Tiers, Poatina offers a unique experience for your next getaway; the village maintains much of the décor and charm reflecting its important part in Tasmania’s Hydropower history. Poatina also offers the nature lover a number of scenic bush walks, mountain bike tracks, a variety of open space areas for picnics or outdoor activities and an abundance of nocturnal wildlife. Love your golf, Poatina has a 9-hole/18 tee golf course, a fabulous layout with spectacular views of the Great western Tiers and Norther Midlands of Tasmania. A 40-minute drive from Launceston airport, 90-minutes from Devonport, or an easy two-hour drive from Hobart.