![]() ![]() Montezuma Falls track is suitable for both walkers and mountain bikers and follows an old abandoned tramway through rainforest until you reach Montezuma Falls – Tasmania’s highest waterfall.įurther south, near Queenstown, join a local RoamWild tour for an action-packed Mountain Heights and Wildlife Nights 4x4 adventure to Mt Owen for a serene sunset at the top of the peak. The Mount Dundas track reveals rainforest and the Fraser Creek Hut. Mount Murchison is a challenging 1278m alpine circuit near Tullah that rewards with views of glacial lakes. Take the path less travelled and journey deep into the rugged mountain ranges of the west coast. Winter snows bring out a quiet, majestic side of the area. ![]() Its many alpine tarns were formed by glacial action 8,000 to 20,000 years ago. The area is known as the land of a thousand lakes. Afterward, sip a Tasmanian whisky or craft beer from the "honesty bar". Or just tuck into the in-room larder filled with such local highland produce as cheeses, soups, and cured meats. After a full day, share long-table feasts of sophisticated locally sourced food with hosts and fellow guests in the Shorehouse, a converted 1940s hydroelectric pumphouse on the lake with splendid views in every direction. ![]() Take a fly fishing lesson-the trout fishery here is tops. ![]() Row a dinghy for up-close views of water life. This new all-inclusive wilderness experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s deepest lake offers a variety of opportunities in a spellbinding natural environment. Clair provides luxury accommodations with local historical flavor. Accommodations range from simple cabins to private lodges.Įscape to a secluded lakeside retreat in the wilderness. Just outside the park entrance, a visitor center, shop, and café cater to visitors, while an interpretative center stands inside. And check out the fine views from Weindorfer’s Chalet, a rustic alpine retreat that was once home to the park’s founding father and his guests. On a two-hour circuit of the lake, enjoy sweeping views of Cradle Mountain, the jewel of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Birders will not be disappointed either.ĭramatic vistas are easy to find around Dove Lake. As for exotic animals, look for platypus, echidna, rare and adorable spotted quolls, and, yes, Tasmanian devils. And keep your eyes peeled for local wildflowers you may not be familiar with-waratah, banksia, and hakea. In the fall, prepare to be dazzled by the fagus (deciduous beech), as it turns from green to gold to orange. Whether you seek alpine heathland or old-growth rainforest, lakes or mountain streams, the outback here delivers. Not up for overnight trekking? Take a day or half-day walk in the Cradle Mountain area. Hear chilling tales of men who attempted escape across windswept barrens, open water, and impenetrable forests. Sarah Island in Macquarie Harbour was the site of one of Australia’s harshest penal colonies. Then there are the more recent centuries of mining, pining, and convict history. With a history stretching back 40,000 years, western Tasmania has Aboriginal sites brimming with artifacts and holding cave systems with Ice Age rock art. And it’s one of Earth’s last real wilderness areas, protecting a vast tract of temperate rainforest and its ancient plants and unique wildlife. The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) takes up one-fifth of Tasmania, an area bigger than Connecticut. Take time to venture over roads less traveled and create your own stories. Starting with the Lyell Highway from Hobart to Queenstown, you can veer off toward any number of wilderness or cultural pursuits. Whether you favor beaches or rainforests, waterfalls or rivers, you’ll find a wealth of possibilities on a journey through this land of rugged beauty. It’s a nature- and culture- rich region that makes you want to slow down and explore further and deeper. Come take a journey of discovery through the storied wilderness of western Tasmania. ![]()
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