Must-see hotels in Cradle Country & The West

  • Pumphouse Point

    Cradle Country & The West

    Unique and impressive, Pumphouse Point occupies a three-tier hydroelectric pump house built in 1940 atop Lake St Clair, accessed via a narrow pier, as…

  • Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village

    Cradle Country & The West

    Cleverly camouflaged in the bush, the 45 cabins here are clean, comfortable and well equipped. All have TV with DVD player and the top-of-the-line cabins…

  • Penghana

    Cradle Country & The West

    Built in 1898 for the general manager of the Mt Lyell Mining & Railway Co, this National Trust–owned mansion commands the loftiest position in town. All…

  • Ormiston House

    Cradle Country & The West

    Built by Frederick Ormiston (Strahan’s founder), this handsome red-brick mansion dating from 1899 now offers B&B accommodation in five well-sized, antique…

  • Wheelhouse Apartments

    Cradle Country & The West

    Talk about a room with a view! Perched above the town centre, this pair of swish town houses has wrap-around walls of glass framing a jaw-dropping view…

  • Mt Lyell Anchorage

    Cradle Country & The West

    Though you wouldn’t guess it from outside, this 1890s weatherboard home has been transformed into a welcoming guesthouse with comfortable rooms featuring…

  • Giants’ Table & Cottages

    Cradle Country & The West

    Named for the giant trees in the Styx, these were once simple workers’ cottages. Now restored, they’re clean, comfortable and warm self-catering choices…

  • Cradle Mountain Hotel

    Cradle Country & The West

    Operated by the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania, this sleek hotel offers 60 spacious, well-presented and comfortable rooms. All have tea- and coffee…

  • Cradle Mountain Highlanders

    Cradle Country & The West

    Everything is rustic-alpine in these 16 immaculately kept timber cottages sleeping between two and seven people. All have wood or gas fires, electric…

  • Waldheim Cabins

    Cradle Country & The West

    Set in forest near the Weindorfers’ chalet inside the park are eight rustic wood-lined cabins managed by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. Each…

  • Pedder Wilderness Lodge

    Cradle Country & The West

    There's a wide range of comfortable accommodation at this former hydro-workers' lodge, from budget rooms to spa suites. If you've come this far from…

  • Strahan Holiday Retreat

    Cradle Country & The West

    Close to Strahan’s West Beach, this sprawling village within a village – caravan park, cafe, bottle shop, tour desk and ATM – offers tent and caravan…

  • Discovery Holiday Parks Cradle Mountain

    Cradle Country & The West

    Bush camping at its best, with options aplenty. Campsites are well spaced; single-sex dorms sleep four; basic cabins include kitchens and small bathrooms;…

  • Tullah Lakeside Lodge

    Cradle Country & The West

    Here, it's all about the location. A cluster of barracks-like cabins is set on the edge of Lake Rosebery, commanding lovely views over the water and…

  • Silver Hills Motel & Restaurant

    Cradle Country & The West

    It may lack atmosphere, but this efficiently run motel at the northern entrance to town offers 57 simple and well-maintained rooms that are clean, well…

  • Strahan Bungalows

    Cradle Country & The West

    Decorated with a nautical theme, these curvaceous two-bedroom bungalows are clean, well maintained and fully equipped for a self-contained stay. They…

  • Derwent Bridge Chalets & Studios

    Cradle Country & The West

    There's a range of tightly clustered studios and small chalets on offer here – think caravan-park cabins with a bit of panache. Five have wood fires, two…

  • Huon Campground

    Cradle Country & The West

    Hidden in tall rainforest near Scotts Peak Dam – with the mossiest toilet entrance you'll ever see – this free campground in a bend of the Huon River has…

  • Maydena Country Cabins

    Cradle Country & The West

    On offer here are two cosy timber-lined cabins, one sleeping two and the other up to four. Both have glorious mountain views. There’s also an in-house B&B…

  • Trails End

    Cradle Country & The West

    Created for mountain bikers by mountain bikers, this large house, 300m from Maydena Bike Park, sleeps up to eight (10 at a pinch) and has a lock-up bike…

  • Gordon Gateway

    Cradle Country & The West

    On the hillside on the way to Regatta Point, this place offers 10 well-priced studio units sleeping four persons. All have equipped kitchenettes, cramped…

  • Lake Burbury Campground

    Cradle Country & The West

    This attractive shoreline campground just east of Bradshaw Bridge, a 20-minute drive out of Queenstown, offers toilets, a picnic area with sheltered…

  • Strahan Village

    Cradle Country & The West

    Managed by the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania, this outfit has a reception area on the Esplanade in the town centre. Its major property is a 140-room…

  • Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat

    Cradle Country & The West

    A secluded mountain retreat offering cabins with somewhat-tired decor, Lemonthyme has recently acquired new owners so changes may be in the pipeline. It's…

  • Cradle Mountain Lodge

    Cradle Country & The West

    Though often described as Cradle Mountain's best accommodation option, we don't think this claim bears scrutiny. The cabins are comfortable but their…

  • Heemskirk Motor Hotel

    Cradle Country & The West

    This efficiently operated motel on the eastern edge of town is hands down the best place to sleep and eat while in Zeehan. It offers a popular bistro and…

  • Railway Hotel

    Cradle Country & The West

    The rooms in a breeze-block-style structure at the rear of this pub are spartan and have little natural light, but they are clean, centrally located and…

  • The Crays

    Cradle Country & The West

    The Crays has six simple studios and cottages with basic kitchenette and bathroom on the Esplanade, opposite Risby Cove, as well as two self-contained…

  • Risby Cove

    Cradle Country & The West

    Though overpriced, these studios and suites have kitchenettes and comfortable beds with nice linen. Some of the suites have spa baths and others have…

  • Empire Hotel

    Cradle Country & The West

    The rooms here aren’t as magnificent as the building's imposing blackwood staircase, which is a National Trust–listed treasure, but they have a certain…

  • Macquarie Heads

    Cradle Country & The West

    Camping is possible at a basic site strung along Macquarie Heads, 15km southwest of Strahan. There are pit toilets and limited water is available, but…

  • Ted's Beach Campground

    Cradle Country & The West

    This free campground near Strathgordon has untreated tank water, toilets, picnic facilities, free electric barbecues and shelters. It's directly off…

  • Bronte Park Holiday Village

    Cradle Country & The West

    Surrounded by highland lakes, and thus popular with anglers, this complex just off the Lyell Hwy, 30km east of Derwent Bridge, has various basic…

  • Strahan Backpackers

    Cradle Country & The West

    Atmosphere is sorely lacking at this hostel, which is predominantly used by backpacker tour groups. Dorm cabins are clean and freshly painted but very…

  • Edgar Camping Ground

    Cradle Country & The West

    One of two free campgrounds near Lake Pedder's southern end, Edgar Camping Ground has pit toilets, fireplaces stocked with firewood and tank water. Sites…