D I S CO V E R TA S M A N I A
Your Holiday Guide
THE WESTERN WILDERNESS
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Welcome As Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Tasmania, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Tasmania’s Western Wilderness. In this official Holiday Guide for the Western Wilderness, you will find everything you need to know about this region, steeped in history and home to Tasmania’s World Heritage Wilderness Area. In the Western Wilderness you can follow in the footsteps of infamous convicts and legendary alpine pioneers; thankfully you’re no longer required to rough it as they did. At the iconic Cradle Mountain you can stay in a five-star lodge or comfortable cabin and finish a day’s walking with a gourmet meal or hot tub.
Tragedy and triumph have shaped this terrain and adventures still happen every day. You can meet local characters on a steam powered railway journey, raft the mighty Franklin River or kayak along the stunning Gordon River. Take a luxury cruise on Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River, and combine adventure with gourmet food and wine. I’m sure you’ll enjoy your visit and don’t forget to drop in and say hello to the friendly people in the local visitor information centres while you’re there. They’re bound to share a few secrets with you about the Western Wilderness - just look for the yellow `i’ symbol. Tony Mayell, CEO Tourism Tasmania
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Western Wilderness
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Cradle Mountain
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Tarkine
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Waratah
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Corinna
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Indulgence in the Wilderness
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Map
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Visitor Tips
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Tullah
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Rosebery
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Zeehan
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Queenstown
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Strahan
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Central Highlands
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Mole Creek
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Events
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Itineraries
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For further information on Tasmania’s Western Wilderness, visit www.tasmaniaswesternwilderness.com.au
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Photograph credits Michael Walters, George Apostolidis, Tim Trevaskis, Cradle Mountain Discovery Parks, Courtesy Cradle Mountain Lodge, Gabi Mocatta, Eli Greg, Joe Shemesh, Ken Boundy Garry Moore, Tony Tyter, Brian Dullaghan, Dan Fellows Rick Eaves, Greg Love, Joe Shemesh Pure Tasmania, Bill Bachman James Lauritz, Lap Fung Lam Tourism Tasmania, Stuart Crossett Front Cover: Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, Michael Walters Graphic Design: Caramel Creative Production: Cradle Coast Authority
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Western Wilderness
“With its jagged mountains, wild tannin-dark rivers, ancient forests and heath, the Tasmanian wilderness is a place of spectacular beauty ...� Lake Burbury 4/5
With its jagged mountains, wild tannin-dark rivers, ancient forests and heath, the Tasmanian wilderness is a place of spectacular beauty, much of it so remote and inaccessible that only the intrepid or the foolhardy will ever enjoy its secrets. But drivers too have a chance to witness the wonders of pristine wildness by following the Lyell Highway, which traverses the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park for sixty or so kilometres and offers three fantastic short walks: Donaghys Lookout, the Franklin River and the Nelson Falls.
The Tarkine
Follow the Murchison Highway and the road eventually leads to Cradle Mountain, for a spa experience that is the ultimate in self-indulgence, and the start of the Overland Track, one of the world’s great walks through one of the world’s most beautiful places.
The area is judged so precious that no less than 1.38 million hectares have been given World Heritage listing, meeting seven of the ten possible criteria for inclusion including Aboriginal sites that date back 36,000 years, even before the glaciers of the last Ice Age shaped the deep valleys and buttongrass moorlands. No less remarkable is the Tarkine, an enchanting land of giant trees that reaches to sand dune beaches kilometres in length, and a pounding sea fuelled by the cleanest air in the world. From picture-pretty Strahan, time travel on a mirrored river to salute a 2000 year old Huon Pine, traverse a mighty harbour and tremble at Sarah Island’s scary secrets. Marvel at a profusion of rare plants found only in Tasmania; at the Tasmanian devil representing the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial; and at the platypus and echidna its earliest mammals.
Kayaking on the Pieman River
But there is something more special about wilderness than mere facts can convey. Whilst civilisation is a reflection of our achievements, wilderness is an expression of something immeasurably greater that, if we are open to the experience, is a window to our souls.
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Cradle Mountain “The Overland Track, that finishes sixty five kilometres further south at Lake St. Clair, Australia’s deepest fresh water lake.”
Cradle Mountain Canyons
Like the ruined remnants of a medieval castle towering above its moat, the image of Cradle Mountain rising behind Dove Lake has become synonymous with Tasmania itself. This is the starting point for one of the world’s great walks, the Overland Track, that finishes sixty five kilometres further south at Lake St. Clair, Australia’s deepest fresh water lake. For those who wish to immerse themselves in nature this
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is an opportunity to experience one of the world’s greatest multiday walks through the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty with lakes and tarns, jagged mountains including the state’s highest peak Mount Ossa (1617m), buttongrass plains, rivers, streams and forested valleys. There are less ambitious choices that cater for every level of fitness or available time. Day walks range from a strenuous eight hour ascent up the summit of Cradle Mountain to a
twenty minute boardwalk stroll along the banks of the Pencil Pine River. Though it rarely exceeds two metres in height, The Fagus Tree or Deciduous Beech (Nothofagus Gunnii), as Australia’s only deciduous native tree, is a visual delight with its tapestry of red and gold foliage during the months of April and May. At many times of the year, the browns and greens of the rugged environment are blanketed by snow, transforming this magical place into an alpine wonderland.
Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake
CRADLE MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS Our scenic helicopter flights will take you over magnificent mountains, deep valleys and gorges and glacial lakes all created thousands of years ago. Spectacular scenery on a flight you will long remember. T 03 6492 1132 cradlemountainhelicopters@bigpond.com www.adventureflights.com.au
CRADLE MOUNTAIN HIGHLANDERS Hear the call of the wild from these enchanting huts, most with log fires, all private, self-contained, hand-built from natural timber and surrounded by mountain rainforest. 200 metres from the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre. 3876 Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain TAS 7306, T 1800 831 595, www.cradlehighlander.com.au, info@cradlehighlander.com.au
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Cradle Mountain Lodge
The fascinating history of the park can be discovered by visiting ‘Waldheim’, a replica of the house built by visionary naturalist, Gustav Weindorfer, who became enchanted by the majesty of the mountain near which he built his home. In 1910, on the summit of the mountain with his wife Kate, Weindorfer made his prophetic announcement: ‘This must be a national park for the people for all time,’ a resolution he achieved within his lifetime. Based from the lodges and hotels clustered near the entrance to the park, as well as the shorter walks, there are many other attractions at Cradle Mountain. Spotlight tours
available from the Lodge showcase the creatures of the night, such as wombats, pademelons, quolls and devils, in their natural habitat. Tours by quad bike, plane, helicopter or on horseback are popular alternatives. Guided walks, slide shows and films at several venues such as Cradle Mountain Lodge, include a history of the area, or documentaries and interpretations about wildlife and flora. Cradle Mountain Helicopters will fly you over the mountain for the views of a lifetime. The Wilderness Gallery is a world-class display of photography and home to the Tasmaian Tiger Exhibition – Thylacine. The Gallery
also sells souvenirs as does the Parks Visitors Centre and Cradle Mountain Lodge, along with maps, guidebooks and outdoor clothing. Wine and cheese appreciation events augment a range of fine cuisine or wholesome country cooking, available at several of the hotels.
DEVILS@CRADLE (TASMANIAN DEVIL SANCTUARY) Explore the mysterious world of the shy Tasmanian devil at this unique alpine conservation park, located 500m from the Cradle Mountain National Park. Open Daily, advanced bookings recommended for night feeding tours at 5.30pm (also 8.30pm during daylight savings). 3950 Cradle Mt Road, Cradle Mountain TAS 7306, T 03 6492 1491 info@devilsatcradle.com, www.devilsatcradle.com
Discovery HoliDay Parks - craDle Mountain Cabin and Caravan Park located at the entrance of Cradle Mountain National Park. High quality, self-contained cabins with fully equipped kitchens. Deluxe cottages with gas fires, some with spa baths. Features: BBQ area, Camp Kitchen, Laundry, AUSTAR and Licensed On-site Shop. cradle Mountain road, cradle Mountain tas 7310, t 1800 068 574 cradle@discoveryparks.com.au, www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au
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Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park
“Tours by quad bike, plane, helicopter or on horseback are popular alternatives.� Cradle Mountain Lodge
Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village is located in a secluded bush setting on the edge of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park. Self contained studio, one and two bedroom cottages, all with private balconies, provide the perfect base for experiencing the captivating beauty of the area. Facilities include guest lounge, BBQ area, playground and laundry.
Cradle Mountain road, Cradle Mountain tas 7310 t 03 6492 1076 info@cradlevillage.com.au www.cradlevillage.com.au
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Tasmanian devil, Devils@Cradle
Located just inside the national park entrance, the Interpretation Centre provides visitors with a wide range of services that includes informative displays, an art gallery and videos. Devils@Cradle is a well-equipped sanctuary helping save the now endangered Tasmanian devil, offers
personalised guided tours and the transforming experience of being close to the appealing little creatures. Another way you can experience nature is from the water with Cradle Mountain Canyons, offering two canyon tours including the Lost World Canyon which takes you on a
journey along the breathtaking upper section of the Dove River, or for those seeking an adrenaline rush, try the unforgettable tour to Dove Canyon. But for the ultimate in self-indulgence at the Lodge or The Cradle Mountain Chateau, treat yourself to the luxury of a relaxing massage followed by a spa.
LEMONTHYME LODGE This luxury wilderness retreat in the Cradle Mountain valley is a must for your Tasmanian holiday. Lemonthyme Lodge boasts rustic, yet luxurious timber cabins with gas log fires, spectacular rainforest walks, wonderful waterfalls, a fantastic restaurant (featuring fine Tasmanian food and wines) and local wildlife. Lemonthyme Lodge is the largest log cabin in the Southern Hemisphere and is one of Tasmania’s hidden gems! Dolcoath Road, Off Cradle Mountain Road, Moina TAS 7306 T 03 6492 1112 reservations@lemonthyme.com.au, www.lemonthyme.com.au
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Tarkine As the largest temperate rainforest in Australia and the last refuge for more than fifty species of threatened birds and animals, the Tarkine is a rare and beautiful wilderness. Sassafras, Celery-Top Pine and Leatherwood reach skyward but are dwarfed by the great Myrtle-beech, some sixty metres high, with great burls erupting from their ancient trunks.
“As the largest temperate rainforest in Australia and the last refuge for more than fifty species of threatened birds and animals, the Tarkine is a rare and beautiful wilderness.” Tarkine Rainforest Track, Tarkine Trails
Dry eucalypt and mixed forest, riverbank, heathland and moorland are here too, with great tracts of wet eucalypts more than forty metres high. Scarce Huon Pines grow along the Pieman River and the area’s northern boundary is marked by the pristine Arthur River. Other rivers rush from the mountains to the sea at the Tarkine’s western shore where waves burst onto deserted fine-sand beaches and undulating dunes cover Aboriginal middens, including Australia’s biggest, accumulated by the Tarkiner people over thirty millennia. By a lake, river, mountain, forest or on magical beaches, there are many walking choices in the Tarkine, from a guided tour with Tarkine Trails or selfguided walks, such as the Whyte River Walk or Mount Donaldson return walk from Corinna. There is a sense of the sacred in the Tarkine, of the seeming eternity of the natural world and a link to Gondwana, a time so distant Australia was not yet formed as an island. A precious place indeed.
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The Tarkine
Waratah The tiny hut in the middle of Waratah is a replica of the original home of James ‘Philosopher’ Smith, the prospector who with meagre rations and his dog as a companion, set off into the bush on a mission that was to transform not only his personal fortunes but the prosperity of the whole of Tasmania. In 1871 he discovered tin at the foot of nearby Mount Bischoff and opened a tin mine that by 1880’s was reputed to be the richest in the world. Waratah rapidly swelled to over 5,000 people and when a rail link was completed in June 1884 to the port at Burnie 78 km distant, the town rapidly grew to include three hotels and enjoyed a lively prosperity, at least until the mine closed in 1935. The town is now much more peaceful, but the Waratah Falls is as impressive today as when its flowing currents powered machines like the Kenworthy’s Stamper Mill. The lookout near the subdued grandeur of the Bischoff Hotel is a perfect place for a picnic, and a good view of the gushing torrent that passes beneath the road bridge to cascade down to the valley below.
Waratah’s Museum has exhibits of memorabilia and minerals, opposite Athenaeum Hall, that houses a prominent portrait of ‘Philosopher’ Smith. An excellent display on the site of the Kenworthy’s Stamper Mill delivers an absorbing account of the town, its colourful mining history, and a further insight into the cheerful resilience of its people. The town of Waratah is built around a lake, a pleasant central point with picnic and barbecue facilities. Stroll around the lake, look for platypus, fish for trout or take the two hour return walk to the Old Power House where you can fossick among the ruins and view some of the remaining equipment.
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The Whtye Hill Tarkine Lookout gives expansive vistas across Australia’s largest temperate rainforest or it’s an easy two hour walk through eucalypt and myrtle forest to the headwaters of the Arthur River to reach a viewing platform next to the Philosophers Falls, named after their discoverer, the remarkable James ‘Philosopher’ Smith. Kenworthy’s Stamp Mill
Waratah, toWn of tin Waratah is unique for its spectacular waterfall in the main street along with its fascinating mining history. Kenworthy’s Stamper Mill, the Waratah Museum and Tarkine interpretation centre provide further evidence of the heritage of the region extending back to the 1870’s Surrounding Waratah are walks including Whytes Hill Lookout enroute to Corinna and the Philosophers Falls Walk both are fantastic introduction to the West Coast’s temperate rainforest’s Smith Street, Waratah taS 7321 t 03 6439 7100
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Corinna
Arcadia II – Pieman River Cruise
Encircled by the ancient trees of the Tarkine on the banks of the Pieman River, the once unruly gold-mining township of Corinna has been revitalised as a green energy ecoresort offering a range of activities. Canoe on the remote waterways or visit Lovers Falls, a thirty five metre torrent into a rain-forested gully. Stroll the Pieman River board-walk or climb a mountain for magnificent
panoramas of the forest stretching to the sea. The essential Corinna experience is a day-trip along the Pieman in a 1939 river-cruiser to Pieman Heads where mighty waves have tangled tree trunks as a child will throw matchsticks. Enjoy fine cuisine at the Tarkine Hotel as the sun sets over Corinna, a one-off jewel in Australia’s glittering crown.
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CORINNA WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE The Corinna Wilderness Experience unlocks the mystery and intrigue of the Tarkine. Explore the Pieman River on a kayak or take a full day cruise on Arcadia, touch a 10,000 year old Huon Pine relax, unwind in the eco cabin’s. The mysterious rainforest, coastal experiences and wilderness landscapes, once visited at Corinna will simply never be forgotten. The Corinna Wilderness Experience, your Gateway to the Tarkine. Main Road, Corinna TAS 7321 T 03 6446 1170 sales@corinna.com.au www.corinna.com.au
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Where will the stories take you?
Indulgence in the Wilderness
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Day Spas in the Wilderness
The Wilderness Gallery
If climbing the summit is not your thing, Cradle Mountain offers some genuine rejuvenation in the form of day spas. ‘Calm Day Spa’ at Cradle Mountain Chateau and ‘The Waldheim Alpine Spa’ at Cradle Mountain Lodge offer massages, steam rooms and hot tubs or pools in beautiful surrounds, as well as pampering treatments such as facials and body scrubs. Both men and women are catered for and advance bookings are recommended.
The Wilderness Gallery is a special place in a special location, with galleries of 250 pictures in 10 linked rooms. Peter Dombrovskis’ iconic images of the Tasmanian wilderness feature in a permanent display next to a changing program of exhibitions by leading contemporary photographers from around the world. Showcasing the very best of environmental photography, the gallery will excite your imagination, lift your spirits and expand your horizons.
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The world-famous Overland Track
West Coast Wilderness Railway
Through a wilderness of compelling beauty, a cruise on the Gordon River transports its passengers to another world and another time. After a sight of the turbulent vastness of the Southern Ocean through ‘Hell’s Gates’, the boat speeds across the sheltered waters of Macquarie Harbour to glide on the mirror-perfect Gordon River as far as Heritage Landing for a stroll through the forest to see a living two thousand year-old Huon Pine. The second stop is on Sarah Island, where the guide’s performance resurrects the horrible histories of what was once Australia’s most hellish convict settlement and its cast of colorful characters.
The “Overland Track” is one of the world’s great walks. At approximately 70 km from Cradle Mountain to Lake St. Clair, it lies entirely within the World Heritage Wilderness Area, reaching through moors and rainforests and past waterfalls, lakes and mountains.
Built between Strahan and Queenstown and covering 35 kilometres with 40 bridges, the West Coast Wilderness Railway is an engineering marvel. Some of the hills are very steep, but with an ingenious toothed third rail known as the “Abt” after its Swiss inventor, it can pull itself up inclines impossible for ordinary trains.
There are several choices of how to experience the overland track, but for the more indulgent option, join a guided tour carrying no more than a light pack and enjoy excellent meals with fine wines in private cabins with hot showers; a pleasure greatly enhanced by the exertions of a day on the track.
The formidable terrain ensures an exhilarating journey through dense rainforest, past cavernous gorges, rushing rivers and toy-town stations with the clackety-clack, billowing clouds and shrieking whistle from the steam engine to ensure a unique fusion of fairground fun, immersion in nature and history revisited. Bookings recommended.
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Travel Times & Distances
148 kms 2 hrs
Corinna
106 kms 1 hr 30
124 kms 1 hr 40
Cradle Mountain
248 kms 3 hrs
110 kms 1 hr 30
124 kms 1 hr 40
Derwent Bridge
245 kms 3 hrs 15
96 kms 1 hr 10
204 kms 2 hrs 45
114 kms 1 hr 35
Devonport
195 kms 3 hrs
50 kms 35 mins
173 kms 2 hrs 10
85 kms 1 hr 15
255 kms 3 hrs 50
Hobart
441 kms 6 hrs
326 kms 3 hrs 35
342 kms 4 hrs 10 m
359 kms 4 hrs 20
163 kms 2 hrs 20
277 kms 3 hrs
Latrobe
203 kms 3 hrs
56 kms 40 m
179 kms 2 hrs 15
80 kms 1 hr 10
165 kms 2 hrs 20
10 kms 10 mins
270 kms 3 hrs 15
Launceston
293 kms 4 hrs
150 kms 1 hr 40
281 kms 3 hrs 20
181 kms 3 hrs
159 kms 2 hrs 30
100 kms 1 hr
198 kms 2 hrs 20
106 kms 65 mins
Penguin
164 kms 2 hrs 15
15 kms 10 mins
139 kms 1 hr 50
88 kms 1 hr 20
203 kms 2 hrs 55
34 kms 20 mins
311 kms 3 hrs 40
40 kms 25 mins
133 kms 1 hr 20
Queenstown
193 kms 2 hrs 45
176 kms 2 hrs 10
179 kms 2 hrs 10
131 kms 1 hr 20
86 kms 1 hr 15
192 kms 2 hrs 30
260 kms 3 hrs 20
198 kms 3 hrs 30
286 kms 3 hrs 10
130 kms 2 hrs
Sheffield
215 kms 3 hrs 15
77 kms 1 hr
108 kms 1 hr 50
75 kms 1 hr
160 kms 2 hrs 20
27 kms 30 mins
195 kms 2 hrs 40
21 kms 20 mins
70 kms 55 mins
37 kms 30 mins
101 kms 1 hr
Smithton
64 kms 50 mins
85 kms 1 hr 15
204 kms 2 hrs 20
190 kms 2 hrs 30
314 kms 3 hrs 55
134 kms 1 hr 40
411 kms 4 hrs 30
140 kms 1 hr 40
233 kms 2 hrs 30
100 kms 1 hr 15
245 kms 3 hrs 20
125 kms 1 hr 20
Stanley
84 kms 1 hr 05
70 kms 1 hr
189 kms 2 hrs 30
175 kms 2 hrs 20
305 kms 3 hrs 45
119 kms 1 hr 30
396 kms 4 hrs 35
126 kms 1 hr 40
218 kms 2 hrs 20
85 kms 65 mins
230 kms 3 hrs
110 kms 1 hr 10
19 kms 15 mins
Strahan
200 kms 3 hrs
195 kms 2 hrs 15
100 kms 65 mins
151 kms 2 hrs 10
126 kms 2 hrs 15
212 kms 3 hrs
300 kms 4 hrs 30
218 kms 3 hrs 10
306 kms 4 hrs
176 kms 2 hrs 50
40 kms 40 mins
146 kms 2 hrs 30
265 kms 3 hrs 20
250 kms 3 hrs 10
Ulverstone
175 kms 2 hrs 30
27 kms 20 mins
151 kms 2 hrs 10
76 kms 1 hr 10
191 kms 2 hrs 40
22 kms 10 mins
299 kms 3 hrs 30
28 kms 20 mins
121 kms 1 hr 20
10 kms 5 mins
183 kms 2 hrs 25
38 kms 35 mins
112 kms 1 hr 25
97 kms 1 hr 15
203 kms 2 hrs 40
Wynyard
129 kms 1 hr 45
19 kms 15 mins
138 kms 1 hr 40
124 kms 1 hr 30
249 kms 3 hrs 10
68 kms 1 hr
345 kms 4 hrs
74 kms 45 mins
167 kms 1 hr 40
32 kms 20 mins
179 kms 2 hrs 10
84 kms 1 hr 10
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199 kms 2 hrs 15
46 kms 30 mins
Approximate times only, travel times dependant on weather and road conditions. What these logos mean to you
Tourism Accreditation Program What this tick means to you: The display of this symbol indicates an accredited tourism operator. Look for the tick as your assurance of: • Quality • Professionalism • Sound Environmental Practices • Accuracy in Advertising • Compliance with Health & Safety Standards • An Appropriately Licensed and Qualified Operator
Ecotourism The ECO Certification logo is a globally recognised brand which assists travellers to choose and experience a genuine and authentic tour, attraction, cruise or accommodation that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. The ECO Certification program assures travellers that certified products are backed by a strong, well-managed commitment to sustainable practices and provides high quality naturebased tourism experiences.
Green Tourism Green Tourism is an initiative designed to assist tourism operators to assess and reduce their environmental impact. It is about improving the sustainability of the industry by recognising the environmental impact of tourist activities, and helping operators to reduce their energy use, water use and waste production. By supporting Green Tourism participant businesses you will help keep your environmental impact to a minimum during your stay in Tasmania.
TQUAL Accreditation TQUAL Accreditation is the new National Tourism Accreditation Framework developed by government and industry to promote quality experiences for tourism consumers by recognising sustainable and capable tourism operators nationally. The Cradle Coast Authority, on behalf of the Western Wilderness Zone Marketing Group, has made every endeavor to ensure the details are correct at the time of printing November 2011 but can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy or inaccurate description contained in this brochure as a result of information supplied, and can accept no responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of services shown. Please note we do not encourage visitors accessing private property.
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Visitor Tips
Motor Homes All towns throughout the Western Wilderness welcome motor home travellers with many towns now achieving ‘RV Friendly Status’. Information on designated locations for overnight stay for fully self-contained motor homes and designated sullage point can be found at all Visitor Information Centres. Mobile Phone Coverage Mobile phone coverage is not always available on Tasmania’s West Coast. Check with your service provider for details. Road Conditions Please allow extra time when driving in Tasmania’s Western Wilderness, as some roads can be windy, hilly and
The Waterfalls Walk, Cradle Mountain
may take longer than you think. Slow down and be alert for wildlife when driving in Tasmania and take care on
Getting to Tasmania
Emergency Contacts
Devonport Airport is serviced by daily
Police/Fire/Ambulance Phone 000
flights from Melbourne on Qantaslink
or 112 from mobile phones.
Tel 13 13 13. www.qantaslink.com.au Burnie airport is located in Wynyard and serviced by daily flights from Melbourne on Regional Express. Tel 13 17 13 www.rex.com.au Alternatively travel into Launceston or Hobart via Qantas, Jetstar or Virgin
Local knowledge and bookings For up to date opening times, local
Hospitals
knowledge and bookings contact the
West Coast District Hospital
friendly staff at one of the local visitor
Orr Street, Queenstown
information centres (centre details
Tel: 03 6471 3300
located on p47)
Roseberry Community Health Centre
Further information
Tel: 03 6471 7152
Further destinational information on
Australia which is serviced by daily
Zeehan Community Health Centre
flights from Melbourne, Sydney or
Tel: 03 6471 5949
Brisbane.
any unsealed surfaces.
Tasmania’s Western Wilderness can be found at: www.tasmaniaswesternwilderness.com.au
Central Highlands Community
www.discovertasmania.com
You can also travel to Tasmania via
Health Centre
www.parks.tas.gov.au
sea on board the Spirit of Tasmania,
Tel: 03 6287 2010
or scan here
sailing daily between Melbourne and Devonport. Tel 13 20 10 www.spiritoftasmania.com.au
National Parks A National Parks Pass is needed for entry into all of Tasmania’s national
Hire cars can be booked in advance
parks and reserves. All money raised
and collected from the airport or the
protects and maintains the parks for
Spirit of Tasmania terminal.
the future. You must display a Parks Pass while in a national park. Visit www.parks.tas.gov.au for fees and information.
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Lake Rosebery
Tullah Tullah sits beneath the 712 metre Mt Farrell, named after Thomas Farrell who in 1892 discovered the silver-lead ore that the town was established to mine just six years later. Until the early 1960s, the only mechanised access to Tullah was by a two-feet gauge tramway, an experience you can revisit with the “Wee Georgie Wood” steam locomotive that runs for 1.6 km from the middle of town.
“Tullah’s Lakeside Lodge ensures a tranquil base for a peaceful waterside stroll, and to explore the lake by boat or kayak.” Lake Rosebery is a wonderful resource for several water-based recreational activities, such as fly-fishing. Tullah’s Lakeside Lodge ensures a tranquil base for a peaceful waterside stroll, and to explore the lake by boat or kayak.
The surrounding landscape can be appreciated from the Murchison Dam or just four kilometres out of town, drive across the Mackintosh Dam. The more strenuous hike up Mount Farrell or Mount Murchison opens up evocative views to the magnificent peaks of the Western Wilderness.
A characterful craft-shop has a wealth of hand-crafted objects made from Huon Pine, Sassafras or Tasmanian Oak. Opposite, the Tullah Wilderness Gallery and Museum also has artefacts and a pictorial history dating back to Tullah’s early days.
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Western Wilderness Arts Destinations Tasmania’s Western Wilderness is known for its natural beauty, but did you know it’s also a home to a thriving arts community? Many writers, musicians, visual artists, crafts people and performers are drawn to our region with its unique landscape and regional communities providing a rich source of inspiration. There are lots of opportunities for you to explore some of this creativity as you travel through our towns; and there is an array of various festivals, arts markets and workshops with local artists at some of our cultural centres, so it’s worth contacting the galleries, visiting their website or asking the local visitor information centre what’s on while you’re passing through. Here are just a few suggestions for where you can connect with arts across Tasmania’s Western Wilderness: The Western Wilderness
Location
What’s on offer
Address
Open
Phone
Website
Wilderness Gallery
Cradle Mountain
Australia’s largest wilderness photography gallery. Extensive shop featuring locally made artisan products
3718 Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain
7 days 10am - 5pm
03 6492 1404
www.wildernessgallery.com.au
LARQ Gallery
Queenstown
Glover prize winner – Raymond Arnold’s studio and gallery. Regular Exhibition Program
8 Hunter Street, Queenstown
Tues - Sat 2pm - 6pm
0407 527 330
www.raymondarnold.com.au
Risby Cove Gallery
Strahan
Commercial art and design gallery dedicated to Tasmanian artisan’s work, prints craft etc
The Esplanade, Risby Cove
7 days 8am - 6pm
03 6471 7572
www.risbycove.com.au
Art Frontier
Queenstown
Commercial contemporary landscape and portraiture photography. Locally made jewellery and wood turning
27 Orr Street, Queenstown
Wilderness Woodworks
Strahan
Commerical gallery and studio workshop specialising in Tasmanian timber work and fine art
12 The Esplanade, Strahan
7 days 8am - 5pm
03 6471 7244
The Wall in the Wilderness
Derwent Bridge
A frieze illustration Tasmania’s rural life and carved in Huon Pine
Lyell Highway, 2km East of Derwent Bridge
7 days 9am - 5pm (Sept - April) 9am - 4pm (May - August)
03 6289 1134
www.thewalltasmania.com
Ol’ Jacks Café & Gallery
Rosebery
Rosebery exhibition space with photography painting and/or prints
32 Agnes Street, Rosebery
03 6473 3097
www.oljacks.com.au
0428 349 218
smart map tasmania With around 100 arts experiences listed in smart map tasmania, this site is your one-stop guide to the best Tasmanian visual arts, craft/design, performing arts, music, literature and Aboriginal Arts and Craft. With a fully searchable database, you can customise a wish list of arts experiences from across the state to include in your itinerary. Visit: www.smartmaptas.com.au COLLECT Art Purchase Scheme Tasmanian art is world class with a distinctive character informed by our stunning island terrain, light, climate and raw materials. The COLLECT Art Purchase Scheme is a twelve month interest-free loan scheme that enables Australians visiting our island, as well as locals, to buy Tasmanian art from participating galleries. For more information visit: www.collect-art.com.au
Rosebery “Tasmania’s highest waterfall, Montezuma Falls (104 metres), is accessed through a pleasant parklike rainforest just 6kms drive from town.”
Since mining started over a century ago, Rosebery’s mines have been the most productive of any on the West Coast, with an estimated yield of $8 billion, and it’s the active zinc mine that defines the town’s character today. A scenic drive over the hills gives a good view of the town and for a gold coin donation, the Heritage Centre provides an insight into its past. Rosebery golf course is Australia’s steepest and may be its prettiest too with a border of attractive forest. Tasmania’s highest waterfall, Montezuma Falls (104 metres), is accessed through a pleasant park-like rainforest just 6kms drive from town, or from the centre of Rosebery it’s an easy walk to Stitt Falls. A guided trout fishing tour by Hays Bus Tours stops at an ancient Huon Pine on the slopes of Mt. Read which from its 1588 m summit affords superb views of Rosebery and on a clear day, as far as Macquarie Harbour. Whilst in town be sure to make a stop and visit the gallery at Ol’ Jack’s Café with items produced by local artists. Montezuma Falls
WEST COAST VISITOR INFORMATION & BOOkINg CENTRE, STRAHAN Drop in or call the friendly staff now to help you discover the rainforests, waterfalls and lakes that surround Tullah and Rosebery, and explore Zeehan, a town rich in mining heritage and history. Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, T 1800 352 200 info@westernwilderness.com.au, www.westernwilderness.com.au
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Zeehan
“The ornate exterior of the 1899 Gaiety Theatre gives only a hint at the size of the auditorium now restored with original seating for 1000.”
Zeehan is named after the brig of Abel Tasman, the first European to sight the island that now bears his name. Its still-active mining industry is now much reduced from the glory years; when known as the ‘Silver City’, Zeehan was Tasmania’s third largest town.
size of the auditorium now restored with original seating for 1000. Next door is the West Coast Heritage Centre that across thirteen galleries achieves a comprehensive record of West Coast mining and has a world class collection of exotic mineral crystals.
The ornate exterior of the 1899 Gaiety Theatre gives only a hint at the
The keyhole-shaped 100 metre long Spray Tunnel makes an unusual sight,
just 4km out of town. Visit Zeehan’s original port, Trial Harbour, for fishing and surfing and with the appropriate permits, you can fish locally too.
Gaiety Theatre
Spray Tunnel
West Coast Heritage Centre We are more than just a Museum. Our Centre hosts the Gaiety Theatre’s Edwardian Picture Show, the Police Station Courthouse, Masonic Lodge, working Blacksmith Shop and machinery sheds along with a world class mineral collection, photographic galleries and early settlement memorabilia. The displays serve as an inspiring tribute to the ingenuity and fortitude of the men and women whose toughness unlocked the Western Wilderness. 114 Main street, Zeehan tas 7469 t 03 6471 6225 wch.ltd@bigpond.com www.westcoastheritage.com.au
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Queenstown
West Coast Wilderness Railway
Queenstown is renowned for the bare grandeur of the hills that surround it; evidence of a history that once made it one of the richest mining towns in the world. The Miners Siding commemorates this history and the Galley Museum illustrates it with its extensive collection of photographs
and other memorabilia. The place feels like a movie set, appropriate for its “wild west� location, with characterful nineteenth century pubs and a brightly painted post office, that typifies this historic town. Until 1932, the railway was the only
link to the West Coast and the rest of Tasmania. At one end of the main street is the West Coast Wilderness Railway terminal where the restored steam locomotives depart for Strahan, pulling passenger carriages up the steepest tracks in Australia through dense rainforest and past
WEST COAST VISITOR INFORMATION & bOOkINg CENTRE, STRAHAN The welcoming staff at the West Coast Visitor Information Centre can help you uncover the riches of Queenstown and make your western wilderness experience one to remember. Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, T 1800 352 200 info@westernwilderness.com.au, www.westernwilderness.com.au
THE EMPIRE HOTEL Built in 1901, an icon of the West Coast offering budget accommodation and the best meals on the coast. A magnificent National Trust-listed staircase, crafted from Tasmanian Blackwood sourced from the Western Wilderness, forms the focal point of the hotel. 2 Orr Street, Queenstown TAS 7467, T 03 6471 1699 empire@empirehotel.net.au, www.empirehotel.net.au
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cavernous gorges. Beyond the station is the Empire Hotel that boasts a National Trust-listed staircase. Orient yourself to Queenstown’s layout and view the surrounding mountains by climbing the Spion Kopf hillock, that gives a 360 degree birdseye view of the town, including the famous heritage listed gravel-surface football oval. Descend six kilometres underground in one of Australia’s largest underground hard-rock mines or stay on the surface if preferred, and visit the first local mine, the Iron Blow, which was worked for ten years as a gold mine before the discovery of vast deposits of copper. Visit the Iron Blow lookout platorm, a ten minute drive from Queenstown, where you can walk and overlook the open cut mine. There’s a golf course, and you can look into Bradshaws Sawmill for native hardwoods. Fish for trout at Lake Burbury and then complete the
Mt. Jukes Scenic Drive to Bird River with a five hour return walk along a railway embankment to the ghost town of Pillinger at Kelly’s Basin. Visit the LARQ Gallery for a sample of work from the growing artistic community who have made the town their home and celebrate with them what makes Queenstown such a special place.
“Descend six kilometres underground in one of Australia’s largest underground hard-rock mines or stay on the surface if preferred, and visit the first local mine.”
HEEMSKIRK MOTOR HOTEL Heemskirk Motor Hotel, in historic Zeehan, offers spacious motel and twobedroom suites. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bistro, bar, bottleshop and gaming available. Conveniently situated for exploring Tasmania’s West Coast from our central location. Free Wi-Fi in reception area. 1-25 Main Street, Zeehan TAS 7469, T 1800 639 876 or 03 6471 6107 info@heemskirkmotorhotel.com.au, www.heemskirkmotorhotel.com.au
SILVER HILLS MOTEL Your stay will be in a family owned and operated motel that will offer you a friendly, relaxed and clean environment for both the business and leisure traveller. The Silver Hills Motel offers excellent affordable accommodation and country hospitality. Penghana Rd, Queenstown TAS 7467, T 03 6471 1755 info@silverhillsmotel.com.au, www.silverhillsmotel.com.au
PENGHANA BED & BREAKFAST Enjoy your stay in one of our six comfortable rooms with en-suites, full breakfast, dinner available, licensed, billiard room, wireless internet, off street parking and private gardens. National Trust mansion ideally situated to all the attractions of the west coast. 32 Esplanade, Queenstown TAS 7467, T 03 6471 2560 info@penghana.com.au, www.penghana.com.au
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Strahan
On one side of Strahan’s main street is an attractive terrace of nineteenthcentury buildings, now used as pubs, shops and cafes. Opposite is the vast waterway of Macquarie Harbour, that attests to the town’s other identity as a quiet fishing village. For most of the year there is bustling excitement as planes and helicopters buzz overhead and the catamarans cruise the mirrored mysteries of the Gordon River carrying the thousands who come to enjoy this ‘must see’ destination for anyone touring the ‘Wild West Coast’. In several ways Strahan’s history is a microcosm of the history of Tasmania, a rich legacy that is interpreted by knowledgeable guides on many of the available tours. Aboriginals lived in small “bands” in the region and were among the last to resist the eventual loss of their homelands that was foreshadowed by the discovery of Macquarie Harbour in 1815 by the whaler/adventurer, Captain James Kelly. A harsh British convict settlement was established in 1822 on the harbour’s Sarah Island, with boat-building as the convicts’ principal occupation, using the abundant Huon Pine that continued to attract timber workers even after the penal colony was officially closed in 1833.
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Sarah Island Tour
Macquarie Harbour
Gordon River Cruises
“For most of the year there is bustling excitement as planes and helicopters buzz overhead and the catamarans cruise the mirrored mysteries of the Gordon River carrying the thousands who come to enjoy this ‘must see’ destination for anyone touring the ‘Wild West Coast.” MOTEL STRAHAN Motel Strahan offers comfortable contemporary accommodation on the very edge of Tasmania’s World Heritage Wilderness. Accommodation is stylish and includes king size beds, Austar, air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, TV/DVD players and ensuite. Enjoy the multitude of wilderness activities, arts/crafts or simply enjoy the atmosphere of our west coast fishing village.
3 Andrew St, Strahan TAS 7468 T 03 6471 7555 info@motelstrahan.com.au www.motelstrahan.com.au
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The day long cruise on the Gordon River remains the signature Strahan experience, crossing the harbour to the lighthouse at an 80 metre wide exit to the sea, known as “Hell’s Gates”, then down the Gordon River for the wonders of the rainforest and a stop at Sarah Island for a dramatic evocation of the early convict heritage.
Kayaking
By the turn of the century, Strahan had become a major port servicing the inland mines of the West Coast. Its population declined to just a few hundred after the facility closed in 1970, leaving fishing as the major commercial occupation until antidam environmental protests and the declaration of a World Heritage Area in the adjacent wilderness were to transform Strahan yet again.
With exuberant participation from the audience’s contingent of children, more theatricality is on show in “The Ship That Never Was”. Running daily at 5.30pm, its an account of an escape from Sarah Island told in Tasmania’s longest-running play at the small playhouse adjoining the West Coast Visitor Information and Booking Centre on the Esplanade, where there is an award winning exhibition called West Coast Reflections. There are others ways to share the magic. A variant of the Gordon River tour is The Bonnet Island Experience, offering the rare opportunity to go ashore the tiny island at the mouth of the Macquarie Harbour and witness a thriving colony of little penguins and short-tailed shearwaters.
STRAHAN SEAPLANES & HELICOPTERS Our seaplane & helicopter flights take you over the mighty Gordon & Franklin Rivers, dense rainforests and wild ocean beaches of the west coast. Stunning scenery on a wilderness flight you will long remember. T 03 6471 7718 strahanseaplanes@bigpond.com, www.adventureflights.com.au
WORLD HERITAGE CRUISES Cruise the Gordon River with the family owned and operated company ensuring personal and friendly service. Departs 9 am daily from the Strahan wharf, visiting Sarah Island, Hells gates and Heritage landing. Delicious buffet prepared fresh on-board is included. Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, T 03 6471 7174 enquiries@worldheritagecruises.com.au, www.worldheritagecruises.com.au
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Hogarth Falls Walk
WEST COAST VISITOR INFORMATION & bOOkINg CENTRE The West Coast Visitor information Centre has a wealth of information, maps and guides. It is your one stop shop for all Strahan and other West Coast accommodation, all cruises on the Gordon River, West Coast Wilderness Railway and attraction bookings. Adjoining the visitor centre is the Reflections Exhibition, an award winning display which tells the story of the Macquarie Harbour. Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468 T 1800 352 200 info@westernwilderness.com.au www.westernwilderness.com.au
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Tours visit the rainforest by jetboat and 4WD. Charter a yacht, join a guided bike tour or take a scenic flight with a seaplane onto the Gordon River. Hop on board the West Coast Wilderness Railway, a steam train that runs through rainforest to Queenstown and back. This engineering marvel
travels up and down some of the steepest inclines of any railway in Australia, traversing 40 bridges in 35 kilometres. The “clackety-clack” rhythms of a bygone era pass plummeting gorges and fastflowing rivers with regular stops for refreshments at “toy-town” stations,
refurbished to best display their original quaintness. There are several choices for walkers. There’s a golf course, and solar lit pathways follow the foreshore from West Strahan Beach past the Huon Pine mill and wharves to join the pathway
WEST COAST YACHT CHARTERS West Coast Yacht Charters offer a variety of options including Crayfish lunch, fishing and kayaking cruise, two different overnight cruises on the magnificent Gordon River, and Bed and Breakfast at Strahan Wharf on the 60ft yacht “Stormbreaker”. The Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, T 03 6471 7422, M 0419 300 994 wcyc@tassie.net.au, www.westcoastyachtcharters.com.au
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“The ‘clackety-clack’ rhythms of a bygone era pass plummeting gorges and fast-flowing rivers with regular stops for refreshments at “toy-town” stations, refurbished to best display their original quaintness.”
Sarah Island
along the old rail track to Regatta Point and the old cemetery at Hogarth Falls. Water Tower Lookout gives as good a view of the harbour as you can get and Hogarth Falls Walk in Peoples Park takes a relaxed 40 minutes.
Strahan Village
Henty Dunes 11 km north of Strahan is ideal for walking or sand boarding. You can drive to Australia’s longest beach, Ocean Beach, and at dusk view Mutton Birds as they return from feeding from October to March.
Shop for natural woods, wonderful bowls and platters and other artefacts made with loving care from native timbers at Morrison’s Huon Pine Sawmill, Tasmanian Specialty Timbers, Wild Rivers Store, Wilderness Woodworks, Western Softwoods and the Risby Cove Gallery and of course, as the locals do all year round, enjoy the best and freshest of foods from the sea’s rich bounty.
ORMISTON HOUSE Strahan’s beautifully restored Bed & Breakfast. A friendly welcome, hearty continental breakfast, spectacular harbour views. Ensuites, comfy beds, individual heat/cool aircon, today’s comforts. Ground floor accommodation, off-street parking, internet. Cosy cocktail bar with bottle shop prices. Laundry service. 1 Esplanade West, Strahan TAS 7468, T 03 6471 7077 ormiston@iinet.net.au, www.ormistonhouse.com.au
anchor down cottages Anchor Down Cottages invite you to make yourselves at home while on your break. 2 Bedroom Cottages; Very Comfortable Queen Beds; Ground Level; Parking Outside Doors; Laundry & BBQ Facilities. Award Winning Gardens; “People’s Choice Award” Winter 2010. Great Atmosphere! 10 andrew street, strahan tas 7468, t 03 6471 7006 enquiries@anchordowncottages.com.au, www.anchordowncottages.com.au
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THE CRAYS ACCOMMODATION Harbour or wilderness garden views; 1, 2, & 3 bedroom, self-contained, ground floor apartments; owner operated, free undercover parking, walk to town, guest laundry, wi-fi access. Crayfish discount for guests, Risby Cove Restaurant opposite Espl. The Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, T 03 6471 7422 info@thecraysaccommodation.com, www.thecraysaccommodation.com
DRIFTWOOD STRAHAN VILLAS Immaculately presented, self-contained, one, two & three bedroom apartments, with ground level access and undercover parking. Option of queen/queen or queen/single beds. Short walk to town centre. Laundry & BBQ facilities. Cater for groups of up to 48. 34 Harvey St, Strahan TAS 7468, T 03 6471 7618 admin@driftwoodstrahanvillas.com.au, www.driftwoodstrahanvillas.com.au
STRAHAN BUNGALOWS 2009 Tourism Tasmania “People’s Choice Award” winner. 4 star, modern, quality self-catering 2 bedroom apartments. Well appointed, spotlessly clean, tastefully designed and decorated. Two minute drive to town centre/cruise boats. Local owner/operators Sheree & Grant have a warm/friendly welcome waiting. Cnr Andrew & Harvey Sts, Strahan TAS 7468, T 03 6471 7268 enquiries@strahanbungalows.com.au, www.strahanbungalows.com.au
Strahan holiday Park Strahan Holiday Park is proudly family owned and operated, centrally located only a 10 minute stroll to the wharf. We have large Cottages, family cabins, budget cabins, spa cabins and powered sites available. 8 innes Street West, Strahan taS 7468, t 03 6471 7442 info@strahanholidaypark.com.au, www.strahanholidaypark.com.au
CASTAWAY HOLIDAY ApArTmenTS Located five minutes walk to wharf and restaurants, Castaway offers affordable, spacious two bedroom self-contained accommodation, complete with full kitchen. Ideal for couples or families, with ample off street parking, Guest BBQ area and Laundry facilities. 12 Harvey Street, Strahan TAS 7468, T 03 6471 7400 castaway@southcom.com.au, www.castawaystrahan.com.au
SHARONLEE STRAHAN VILLAS AND MARSDEN COURT Located in spacious gardens, Marsden Court and Sharonlee Strahan Villas offer self-contained studio and two bedroom apartments. An ideal base for discovering the attractions of Strahan and surrounding World Heritage area. Andrew Street, Strahan TAS 7468, T 03 6471 7224, reservations@marsdencourt.com.au, www.marsdencourt.com.au, www.sharonleestrahanvillas.com.au
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Central Highlands ‘Lakes District’ Nature is king in this “land of a thousand lakes”, the wild and rugged Central Highlands of Tasmania, where brown trout flourish in the chilled waters of countless tarns and streams, easily accessed from accommodation properties that combine the lure of the wild with quality, comfort and wholesome food. Once a town for many thousands of workers on the region’s great Hydroelectric power schemes, Tarraleah has several cottages that are furnished once again in Art Deco Style. Other accommodation options include a hot-tub bathhouse in an adjacent chalet that opens to views across the River Nive. The township of Bronte Park offers modern-day comforts at Highland Cabins and Cottages. Perfect for keen anglers, with eleven lakes under twenty minutes away, and for kayaking, bushwalking, boat hire, wildlife tours and the very best guided trout fishing. Lake St Clair is a special place. The Aboriginals, attuned to its mysteries, called the lake “Leewuleena” or “Sleeping Water”. At the end of
the Overland Track, Lake St Clair slumbers on. Trout fishing is popular in season with a permit and a ferry runs the 13 km to Narcissus Bay from near the visitor’s centre, with its restaurant and informative displays. Walks are also a great option with tracks to suit all ages and abilities.
Nearby at Derwent Bridge, Greg Duncan started a monumental art project in 2005, made from Huon Pine, called ‘The Wall’ - illustrating Tasmania’s rural life and history. When completed, it will be 100 metres in length, and is already a landmark on the road from Strahan to Hobart.
JUNCTION MOTEL Country vibe and hospitality - meets big city services. A 30 room Motel and Function Centre situated in the picturesque town of New Norfolk, the gateway to the West Coast and Wilderness National Parks, and just 30 minutes from Hobart. Cnr Lyell Highway & Pioneer Avenue, New Norfolk TAS 7140, T 03 6261 4029, office@junctionmotel.com.au, www.junctionmotel.com.au
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Lakeside St Clair
Fly Fishing
“Perfect for keen anglers, with eleven lakes under twenty minutes away, and for kayaking, bushwalking, boat hire, wildlife tours and the very best guided trout fishing” Mount Gould and Lake St Clair The Wall in the Wilderness
HIGHLAND CABINS & COTTAGES AT BRONTE PARK Located 3.2kms from Tasmania’s geographic centre are affordable, warm, modern spa cabins, studio apartments, family cottages and private lodge. On the Strahan to Hobart travel route, approximately two hours from Hobart and Launceston. Eleven trout fishing lakes within twenty minutes drive. Cnr Bronte Heights & Marlborough Highway, Bronte Park TAS 7140, T 03 6289 1029 highcabsreception@iinet.net.au, www.highlandcabinstasmania.com.au
DERWENT BRIDGE CHALETS & STuDIoS Edged by the Western Wilderness, halfway between Hobart, Strahan and Cradle Mountain, this quality property is a must when visiting the Central Highlands. Featuring self-contained spa, family chalets and studios, enjoy walking, wilderness and relaxing, with Lake St Clair at its door step. 15478 Lyell Highway, Derwent Bridge TAS 7140, T 03 6289 1000 info@derwent-bridge.com, www.derwent-bridge.com
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Mole Creek Overlooked by the imposing escarpment of the Great Western Tiers, peaceful Mole Creek is surrounded by countryside of great natural beauty and makes an ideal base for touring, or spending time locally for the many attractions the region has to offer. This is a bush walker’s nirvana - near the extraordinary Walls of Jerusalem, spectacular lookouts at Alum Cliffs and Devils Gullet and trails up the face of the Great Western Tiers. Wychwood Garden is one of Australia’s best and Trowunna Wildlife
Park has an impressive variety of reptiles, birds and marsupials, including Tasmanian devils. Trout fishing is popular and cyclists have a choice of carefully tailored routes. King Solomons and Marakoopa Caves are the best known in the Mole Creek Karst National Park with its spectacular gorges, waterfalls and a bewildering labyrinth of over 300 caves and sinkholes. With its markets, herb producers and honey farms, Mole Creek is well served by nature. As above so below; this is a land that is truly unique. BLACKWOOD PARK COTTAGES Peaceful, tranquil accommodation in beautiful gardens, with majestic views. Both self-contained cottages are equipped with everything you need including two bedrooms, electric blankets, LCD TV, DVD, CD Player, Log Fire, BBQ, outdoor seating area in the private garden. 445 Mersey Hill Rd, Mole Creek TAS 7304, T 03 6363 1208 info@blackwoodparkcottages.com, www.blackwoodparkcottages.com
Mole Creek lodge B & B Mole Creek Lodge Bed & Breakfast - spacious ensuite accommodation, idyllic location, friendly hosts, great breakfasts - just perfect! 484 Caveside road, Mole Creek TAS 7304 T 03 6367 8227, M 0428 661 296 stay@molecreekbedandbreakfast.com www.molecreekbedandbreakfast.com
Mole Creek Caves Join us on a journey through time • 3 unique tours to choose from catering for all fitness levels • Australia’s largest public glow worm display • Open every day of the year except Christmas Day Call today for tour times: 03 6363 5182 www.parks.tas.gov.au 40/41
Trowunna Wildlife Park
Marakoopa Cave
“King Solomons and Marakoopa Caves are the best known in the Mole Creek Karst National Park with its spectacular gorges, waterfalls, and a bewildering labyrinth of over 300 caves and sinkholes.”
MOLE CREEK GUEST HOUSE and CafE “One of Tasmania’s best B&B’s” as quoted by THE AGE ‘52 Weekends Away’. Mole Creek Guest House offers warm hospitality, stylish accommodation and superb food. 100 Pioneer drive, Mole Creek TaS 7304, T 03 6363 1399 info@molecreekgh.com.au, www.molecreekgh.com.au
MOLE CREEK HOTEL An iconic Tasmania Hotel, famous for the Tassie Tiger Bar, we serve delicious country style meals, our comfortable cozy accommodation speaks for itself and a charter to provide outstanding hospitality and customer service. 90 Pioneer Drive, Mole Creek TAS 7304, T 03 6363 1102 molecreekhotel2@bigpond.com, www.molecreekhotel.com
OLD WESLEYDALE HERITAGE ACCOMMODATION A self-contained stone cottage located on an 1829 historic property in the Central North. An inviting and comfortable accommodation, part of Tasmania’s built heritage, set within a landscape described as “The Vision Splendid”. Centrally located among many tourist attractions. 1970 Mole Creek Road, Mole Creek TAS 7304, T 03 6363 1212 tassiedevil76@hotmail.com, www.oldwesleydaleheritage.com.au
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Events & Festivals
Tullah Challenge
December 2011
January 2012
February 2012
Rosebery Sports Carnival The first of the annual Tasmanian Christmas Carnival Series, Rosebery hosts this exciting carnival of running, cycling and wood chopping. Date: Saturday, 17 December Location: Rosebery Park Oval
2012 World Water Ski Record Event in Strahan The World Record Water Ski Team is returning to Strahan on Tasmania’s West Coast with the goal of extending the World Record they set in 2010 for the Most Water Skiers Towed Behind a Single Boat. Date: Thursday, 26 January Saturday 28 January Location: Strahan
The Cradle Mountain Run The Cradle Mountain Run is a one day traverse of Tasmania’s famous Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair Overland track. Date: Saturday, 4 February Location: Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair
Australia Day Mt Lyell Lake Burbury Picnic Date: Thursday, 26 January Location: Lake Burbury Picnic Grounds, Lyell Highway
Fly Fishing
Australia Day Mt Lyell Strahan Picnic (113th year) Date: Thursday, 26 January Where: Location West Strahan Beach, Strahan Pure Tasmania Wildside MTB 2012 Four days, 140km of competition and 60km of cruising on some of the best tracks you’ll ever ride. Date: 28 - 31 January Location: The event starts at Cradle Mountain and finishes in Strahan.
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2012 Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships Five days of fly fishing in and around the Central Highlands. Date: 14 - 18 February Location: In and around the Central Highlands Pure Tasmanian Cycle Challenge Offering two ride options departing on the same day from different locations at different times and finishing together in Strahan in the afternoon. Date: Sunday, 26 February Location: Around the West Coast
Tastings at the Top
June 2012
November 2012
December 2012
Tastings at the Top Celebrate the 18th year of Tasmania’s premier culinary event ‘Tastings at the Top’. A gourmet extravaganza rated among the country’s best food and wine experiences; a 3-day festival celebrating the finer things in life – a chance to celebrate the very best in Tasmanian produce. Date: 24 - 26 June 2012 Location: Cradle Mountain Lodge
The Hydro Tasmania Tullah Challenge The Tullah Challenge is an annual event held in the lakeside village of Tullah in the rugged mountains and rainforests of Tasmania’s West Coast. Date: November 2012 Location: Tullah
Rosebery Sports Carnival The first of the annual Tasmanian Christmas Carnival Series, Rosebery hosts this exciting carnival of running, cycling and wood chopping. Date: Saturday, 15 December Location: Rosebery Park Oval
Zeehan Gem and Mineral Fair This is Tasmania’s main annual gem and mineral show and includes displays of Gems, Jewellery, Minerals, Crystals, Opals, Beads, Fossils and more. Date: 10 - 11 November Location: Held at the Zeehan Primary School, Zeehan
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October 2012 Queenstown Heritage and Arts Festival Art and craft workshops, exhibitions, live music, films, book readings, oral histories, circus entertainment, mine and heritage tours and train rides all in a 2 ½ day program combining contemporary arts with the rich cultural heritage of Queenstown. Date: 14 - 16 October Location: Queenstown
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Western Wilderness Itineraries
Where will the stories take you?
THREE NIGHTS/FOUR DAYS Day 1 – Travel to Strahan Overnight Strahan Day 2 – Strahan Start the day-long adventure with a cruise across the vast waterway of
Cruising the Gordon River
Macquarie Harbour to see ‘Hells Gates’ and the mighty Southern Ocean beyond, then down the
Day 3 – Strahan
tannin-dark Gordon River through
For something really different hop
the riches of the rainforest to a 2000
aboard the West Coast Wilderness
year old Huon Pine before a visit to
Railway and take a ‘totally wild’ trip
Sarah Island for a vivid history of early
across 40 bridges and over 35km
convict heritage.
of mountain ranges through dense
Choose from a fishing excursion on the harbour, a scenic floatplane trip
rainforest and past cavernous gorges, rushing rivers and toy-town stations.
over the mighty Gordon and Franklin
Visit Ocean Beach where the Roaring
Rivers, or an exhilarating jet boat
Forties winds have crossed 20,000
ride on the King River. For a change
kilometres of ocean to cleanse and
of pace drop in to a wood-turning
purify Tasmania’s longest beach and
workshop and fine art gallery to
in the evening, kick-back and enjoy a
browse and shop for beautifully
meal of local seafood, while watching
crafted native timber souvenirs
the fishing boats laden with craypots
and gifts.
dock at the wharf.
In the evening enjoy ‘The Ship That
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Never Was’, a dramatic re-enactment told in pantomime style of convict escape and intrigue that has become Australia’s longest running play. Overnight Strahan 44/45
Day 4 – Depart Strahan Depart Strahan, enriched and relaxed, with tales to tell and memories of magic.
Cradle Mountain
FIVE NIGHTS/SIX DAYS Day 1 – Travel to Lake St Clair
Day 3 – Cradle Mountain
Day 4 – Cradle Mountain – Corinna
Special beyond words the sleeping
Towering above the lakes that adorn
Picnic at the lookout and marvel at
water of Lake St Clair, Australia’s
its base, Cradle Mountain is a
Waratah Falls that cascade over a cliff
deepest freshwater lake, has pretty
must-see symbol of Tasmania with
in Waratah’s centre before the drive
coves and beaches fringed by forest
several choices for all levels of fitness
along a white gravel road through
beneath the rugged magnificence of
to enjoy the experience. The popular
buttongrass and forest to Corinna,
snow-capped peaks. A man-made
Dove Lake Circuit walk is suitable
at the southern edge of the Tarkine
marvel just down the road awaits
for all ages while the 20-minute
wilderness. Choose from a thirty
at Derwent Bridge. The Wall in the
Enchanted Walk passes a cascading
minute boardwalk stroll along the
Wilderness is a great carved frieze
river, wombat burrows and magical
Pieman River where displays identify
three metres high depicting rural life
old-growth forest. Fly over Cradle
local rainforest species, or a longer
and history and is one of Australia’s
Mountain on a scenic charter flight or
option to the Whyte River junction, for
most ambitious and satisfying
take a guided trail ride and experience
a safe and satisfying experience of the
art works. Incredible nature and
the area on horseback.
rainforest.
From the awe of the mountain to
Overnight – Corinna
unmissable art, side by side. Overnight – Derwent Bridge
the intimacy of another icon, the
/Lake St Clair
Tasmanian devil, take a guided tour through the Devils@Cradle sanctuary
Day 2 – To Cradle Mountain Walk the wild side in the “wild west” setting of Queenstown with its movie set atmosphere of characterful
for the transformative experience of being close to one of nature’s natural cuties.
Day 5 – Corinna A day is hardly enough to explore this unique other world of forest and river whether by canoe and kayak, or the essential Corinna experience
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- the return trip in the river-cruiser
nineteenth century pubs and brightly
on Arcadia II to Pieman Head where
painted post office that has a growing
the wild west coast encounters the
artistic community drawn to the
storm-wracked Southern Ocean on
sculptural simplicity of its bare rock
a spectacular white-sand beach.
hills.
Incomparable Corinna - where nature is key.
Visit other towns rich in mining history
Overnight – Corinna
– Tullah, Rosebery and Zeehan where the West Coast Pioneers museum
Day 6 – Depart Corinna
across thirteen galleries exhibits exotic mineral crystals, flora and fauna and
Depart Corrina remembering the
gives a fascinating account of past
Western Wilderness; a unique place
greatness, the vagaries of fortune and
where the bounty of nature and the
the spirit of resilience that lingers on.
wonder of the wild inspire, rejuvenate and renew.
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Tullah Lakeside Lodge Absolute waterfront location
Choose Tullah Lakeside Lodge as your base when discovering the West Coast, just 60km to Cradle Mountain, 85km to Strahan. There are plenty of activities and spectacular landscapes to engage with at Tullah: • Fishing on Lake Rosebery for Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow or Brown Trout. Guided trout and salmon fishing experiences can be arranged. • Kayak on the Lake or Mountain Bike its surrounding paths and tracks.
• Bushwalk the many tracks that surround the lodge and the landscape, like the stunning Mt Farrell / Chester Mine or Montezuma Falls (Tasmania’s highest waterfall). • Take a relaxing walk around the lake foreshore and see if you can spot our resident platypus colony at play.
Enjoy a refreshment from our fully stocked Bar and watch the wonderful colours of a West Coast sunset over Lake Rosebery. Enjoy a hearty meal in our Restaurant before retiring for a peaceful nights rest. T: 03 6473 4121, Meredith Street, Tullah, Tasmania E: info@tullahlakesidelodge.com.au
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