Name: Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
Price range: £230
Rating: 8.8

Cradle Mountain Hotel

3718 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS

£198

23 Apr - 24 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Beautiful location with easy access to the National parks Clean room

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS

£108

18 Apr - 19 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this holiday park in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

We had a modern deluxe 2 bed cabin which was very comfortable and quiet. Excellent location as very near to the visitor centre. There is a small shop at reception for some groceries, drinks etc which is very handy. I found the check in/out staff not overly friendly or welcoming, not sure why.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

4038 Cradle Mountain Road Tasm Cradle Mountain TAS

£230

24 Apr - 25 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Staff were excellent and helpful. Great location to explore cradle mountain. Not too many options other than whats at the hotel ie. Shops and restaurants but still a very enjoyable stay, surrounded by local wildlife.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

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Cradle Highlander

3876 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS

Stay at this aparthotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Devils at Cradle and Dove Canyon Track ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (735 reviews)

Great location and rooms as advertised, very enjoyable stay

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Zeehan Bush Camp

Hurst Street Zeehan TAS

Stay at this campsite in Zeehan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum and Zeehan Golf Club are ...

Strahan Bungalows

Cnr Andrew & Harvey Streets Strahan TAS

Stay at this apartment in Strahan. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Strahan Golf Club and West Coast Reflections are ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (410 reviews)

Roomy, clean and easy to get into. Only thing missing was a box of tissues!

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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BACK TO THE CAVE MAN
Story and pics by Ian Smith
I’m meeting Gerry today, a 65 year old Tasmanian who’s seen most of the island state, way more than I’ll ever cover in a lifetime. I’m tagging along with him to Julius Creek, a semi-obscure destination that he wants to return to – and who am I to argue? It’s mildly famous among the bushwalking fraternity because it has caves so I’m expecting to be in a dark place sometime in the ensuing hours.
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