Pine Lake

Situated in the Short Walks Capital of Tasmania, and located minutes from World Heritage-listed wilderness, Cedar Cottage Meander is a hand-built eco cabin perfect for couples and small groups. With a chef’s kitchen, fire pit and grill, and exclusive access to an organic kitchen garden, enjoy fresh Tasmanian produce exactly how you like it. Unwind in the cedar hot tub on your private deck overlooking the mountains and watch the stars blink into life. Experience slow living at its finest. The cottage is furnished with warm Tasmanian specialty woods like deep red myrtle and black-hearted sassafras. You’ll find an appreciation of craft everywhere you look, from the mortice and tenon joints to the hand-made huon pine kitchen, the post-and-rail fences to the block-printed cushion and yukata robe fabrics. The cottage is decorated with relaxed comfort in mind, using natural materials like linen, cotton, jute, wood, down and wool. There’s a little bit of quirk and a whole lot of style.

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.