Cradle Mountain Chateau Cradle Mountain Tasmania Australia
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Cradle Mountain Chateau -Cradle Mountain - Tasmania
 
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.
 
Accommodation
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.

 

Restaurants and Bars
 
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.
 

The Wilderness Gallery
 
Wilderness Gallery
 
 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services
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 guest laundry.
Recreation
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.
 
 

 

   

Author: Russell Wenn.
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