Cradle Country

Some of Tasmania's most dramatic mountain scenery contrasting with quiet beaches and peaceful rural pursuits.

Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park Icy streams cascading out of rugged mountains, stands of ancient pines mirrored in the still waters of glacial lakes and a wealth of wildlife ensure there is always something to captivate you. The area is one of the most popular natural areas in Tasmania. A visit will reveal why.
Cradle Mountain Visitors' Centre, Cradle Valley;
Open daily 8am-7pm
Ph: 6492 1133

Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village
Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village is nestled in a secluded bush setting in the Cradle Valley on the edge of the World Hertiage listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park. The Village offers 37 cottages set in small clusters sited to maximise your privacy and comfort. Completed in late 2005, CMWV has 12 new premium spa cottages offering luxury accommodation in an elegant contemporary style. The ultimate private bush huts!
Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain
Ph: 6492 1500 or visit www.cradlevillage.com.au

Gunns Plains
A scenic drive from Ulverstone or Penguin. Wine tasting and display of local woodturning and ceramics at Moonrakers Vineyard and Gallery.
Moonrakers Vineyard & Gallery, 321 Raymond Road;
Open daily
Ph: 6429 1186

Ghost rock Vineyard
Ghost Rock Vineyard, Tasmania’s newest vineyard, has a beautifully designed cellar door complex only 10 minutes from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and near the popular Hawley Beach and Port Sorell area. The views are amazing and they offer delicious cheese platters and seasonal produce to savour while you enjoy their delicious selection of wines.
1055 Port Sorell Rd, Northdown;
Open Daily
Ph: 6428 4005

Lake Barrington
This picturesque lake, nestled at the base of the Forth River valley approximately 40kms south of Devonport, ia an artificial lake, created by building the 84m high Devils Gate Dam on the Forth River for hydro-electric power production in 1969. The 20-km lake provides for a range of water sports including rowing, water skiing, power boading, canoeing and model yachting. The Lake Barrington State Recreation Area is set in 183 hectares of the lake's foreshore features unique temperate rainforest flora and fauna and creek beds festooned with fern species. The Billets Creek Nature Way is a graded 4 kilometre walk which passes through tall eucalypt forest and beautiful rainforest gullies to a delightfull waterfall, it takes about 2 hours return. Look out for Bennetts wallaby, pademelon and the small, but fasinating, potoroo.
For further information contact Parks and Wildlife Service 6233 5732

Sheffield
Known as the 'Mural Town' for the dozens of murals painted by leading artists.
Visitors' Information Centre, Pioneer Street;
Open daily 10am-4pm
Ph: 6491 1036

Walls of Jerusalem National Park
The day walk through this collection of peaks, glacial valleys, passes and plateau lakes is one of Tasmania's best. Check with the visitor centre for conditions.
Visitors' Centre, Pioneer Street, Sheffield;
Open daily 10am-4pm
Ph: 6491 1036

Waratah
Waratah, an attractive settlement in the heart of Tasmania's west coast wilderness, was once home to the richest tin mine in the world. Check out the museum, lovely old St James Church and the shoreline of Lake Waratah.
Visitor Information 6439 1231