Location
Cradle Mountain–Lake St. Clair National Park, Australia

This lakeside lodge at the edge of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park offers warm hospitality, local food and wine, and proximity to one of Tasmania's premier wilderness areas. Its heritage extends back decades, when four men from longtime Tasmanian families bought 800 acres on the border of the national park with visions to build a lodge that would attract passing travelers—mostly avid bushwalkers and fishermen. The original Pencil Pine Lodge enjoyed magnificent views and easy access to some of the mountain's most scenic terrain. Over the years, a collection of 30 cabins was added to the property, and the main lodge was enhanced and refurbished by new owners while preserving its rustic appeal and harmonious integration with its wild setting. 

Located close to the main lodge and linked by timber boardwalks, our private cabins enjoy a discreet setting with a balcony overlooking the lake or bushland. Featuring contemporary decor in warm tones, each cabin has a queen-size bed, separate daybed, and armchairs fronting a gas heater reminiscent of a traditional fireplace. Amenities include a mini bar, fridge, Nespresso machine, tea kettle, and Bluetooth speaker for your own personal listening preferences. The main lodge lounge invites cozy relaxation with a fireplace and deep-cushioned leather chairs and sofas—or stop in at the Tavern Bar and Bistro for a casual drink. The Highland Restaurant features acclaimed Tasmanian fare served in view of a roaring fire in the huge stone fireplace. Time permitting, take a sauna or soak at the Waldheim Alpine Spa, where walls of glass look out onto the King Billy pine forest and mountain streams. A guest laundry is also available on the premises.