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Cradle Mountain Chateau -Cradle
Mountain - Tasmania
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In
a serene alpine woodland setting on the edge of Tasmania's
World Heritage Area, Cradle Mountain Chateau is your base for
exploration of the wilderness. During the day, enjoy short
walks to mountain lakes and ancient forests, climb to
ice-carved peaks, cast for a trout, tour by 4WD or on
horseback - in the evening, return to the comforts of the
Chateau, with its cheerful log fires, fine restaurants and
acclaimed Wilderness Gallery, one of the world's most superb
collections of nature photography. Cradle Mountain Chateau is
located close to the northern boundary of the Cradle
Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, just two hours' drive
from Launceston, one hour from Devonport or 1.5 hours from
Strahan.
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All
60 of the beautifully-appointed rooms and suites have
double-sliding doors opening on to their own small private
decks for wildlife viewing and woodland views. All
accommodation is ground-floor level. There are standard
twin rooms with two double beds; king spa rooms, with
king-size beds and bathroom spas; and deluxe split-level
suites, with sunken lounge, king-size beds and bathroom
spas. There is disabled access.
Standard Double Room
Our
Standard Deluxe Rooms provide a comfortable base from
which to begin your alpine adventure. Each comes equipt
with 2 Queen size beds and a well appointed bathroom.
Perfect for couples and families alike.
Deluxe Double Spa
Room
There
is nothing better than relaxing in a hot spa bath after a
rigorous day of hiking through the alpine surrounds of
Cradle Mountain. Our Double Deluxe Spa room provides for a
luxurious means of completing your activities. With it's
beautiful outlook on the alpine wilderness of Cradle
Mountain, you may just want to sleep in and order some
room service!
Split Level King
Spa Room
Our
premier room at Cradle Mountain Chateau, the King Spa,
split level room allows for the stylish separation of your
living quarters and your sleeping quarters. Unwind in a
hot spa after a day climbing the surrounding peaks and
revel in the comfortable surrounds of Cradle Mountain
Chateau.
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Grey Gum restaurant
From the north, the road to
Cradle passes through the island’s most fertile farming
areas. The croplands of the North West Coast produce
splendid vegetables, including Tasmania’s renowned
varieties of potatoes, which flourish in the rich, red
volcanic soil.
Dairy herds of Friesians
and Jerseys graze lush dairy pastures – local cheesemakers
craft the milk into full-flavoured cheeses. Sinfully-rich
double cream – too thick to pour – is a regional
specialty.
Quoll's restaurant
Not far from Cradle
Mountain, in the foothills of the Great Western Tiers,
boutique vineyards grow the grapes that make some of the
island’s best sparkling wines.
At Cradle Mountain Chateau
you’ll savor all these local food and wine delights in our
three bistros and restaurants. Quolls Casual Dining is
perfect for breakfast, lunch, coffee and light meals,
seven days a week. The elegant Brushtails Bar is the ideal
place for a pre-dinner drink or nightcap – and you’ll dine
in style at The Grey Gum, our signature à la carte
restaurant.
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Wilderness Gallery
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From Olegas Truchanas and
Peter Dombrovskis to Grant Dixon and Dennis Harding,
Tasmania’s internationally-renowned wilderness
photographers have shown the world the amazing wild
landscapes – the peaks, lakes, forests, oceans shorelines
and unique wildlife – of this southern island.
The works of our best
photographers glow from the walls of the ten rooms of the
Wilderness Gallery, which is recognised as one of the
world's finest collections of nature photography. Built
around a central garden of native alpine plants, rocks and
pools, the gallery incorporates a compact theatre and gift
shop.
And after you’ve enjoyed
the marvelous photographic images in the galleries, you
can venture out from Cradle Mountain Chateau with your own
camera to explore and capture the same wilderness that
inspired the photographers.
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Guest
facilities at Cradle Mountain Chateau include
complimentary parking, reception and tour desk facilities.
Internet access is available on an hourly rate in the
foyer. Lounge areas have open log fires and leather
armchairs. There is a full-size billiard table, two
libraries, gift shop, masseur, disabled facilities and
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With
the ice-carved mountains and ancient forests of the World
Heritage Area on the doorstep, Cradle Mountain Chateau is
your base for alpine adventure. Enjoy superb short walks
in the magnificent landscapes of the Cradle Mountain-Lake
St Clair National Park, join our guide for a spotlight
wildlife tour, learn the skills of fly fishing for wild
trout, paddle a canoe to see Cradle Mountain reflected in
Dove Lake, and explore the wilderness on a guided tour by
4WD, boat, horseback or scenic flight.
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Author: Russell
Wenn.
Copyright ©
April 06, 2009
DesigNZ
on
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