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Cradle Highlander
3876 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain, Tasmania Australia 7306 Cottages, Cabins and Tiny HomesHotelsResorts

Cradle Highlander

Overview

Glowing with charm and character, Cradle Highlander adds a touch of magic to your Cradle Mountain experience.

Located at the foot of iconic wilderness destination Cradle Mountain National Park, Cradle Highlander is a perfect base for your alpine adventure. It offers authentic Tasmanian mountain cabins experience with 16 rustic cabins, from couples’ studio to two-bedroom cabins for a group of 6. Its Cradle Mountain View One-Bedroom Spa cabin boasts spectacular views over the Cradle Mountain and is the only place in the Cradle Mountain that you can view the mountain from your room.

Centrally located, Cradle Highlander is a 200-metre walk from the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre and Shuttle Bus Terminal. Most of the cabins are equipped with a full kitchen, log/gas fireplace and furnished with hand-made rustic t furniture made from local timbers.

With wildlife at your doorstep, spectacular alpine scenery all around and a rustic mountain cabin to call home, it is the place for those who, seek privacy and tranquillity and those who seek unique stays. It is where memories are made, special moments are celebrated and bond is forged.

Awards: Gold List by ReviewPro 2025, TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence 2025, Top Pick by Lonely Planet, Traveller Review Awards by Booking.com 2025

Indicative rates

$209 per night

- Rates are for two people per night

- Extra adult $35/night, child (up to 12 years) $25/night

- Infant under 2 stay free (cot hire with linen $10/night)

- Linen and firewood all inclusive

- Rates vary according to seasons

Address
3876 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain, Tasmania Australia 7306 View on map
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Rooms

Mountain View Spa  -- wood fire

Mountain View Spa -- wood fire

Our premium one-bedroom spa cabins, Mrytle and Snowgum, are the quintessential mountain retreat for couples. Well-appointed with views of Cradle Mountain and wildlife at the doorstep, these cabins are furnished with handcrafted wooden queen bed, leather lounge, full kitchen and an open plan living area. Its luxurious bathroom features in a walk-in shower, heated tiles and a huge rectangular spa bath with misty native bush outlook. (50sqm)

Sleeps

2

Facilities

Alarm ClockBalconyBathBlanketsDVD/Blu-ray PlayerElectric BlanketsPrivate BathroomHairdryerHeatingMicrowaveSpa BathTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevision
Forest View Two Bedroom  -- wood fire

Forest View Two Bedroom -- wood fire

Tucked away in the forest, Stringbark and Currawong are the most popular cabins. Perfect for families, each cabin has a queen bed in one bedroom and a double bed and two bunks in the other bedroom. A spacious corner lounge in the living room can sleep one person if required. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, a six-seater dining table and a private deck looking into the bush. A separate bathroom with shower/bath is situated in the middle of the two bedrooms. (64sqm)

Sleeps

7

Facilities

BalconyElectric BlanketsFull KitchenHairdryerHeatingLinen suppliedLounge/Dining AreaMicrowaveOpen fireplaceOvenPrivate BathroomRefrigeratorShowerSpa BathStove Top
Telopea Spa -- wood fire

Telopea Spa -- wood fire

The premium spa cabin is most suited to couples seeking romantic getaway with a queen size four poster bush pole bed. Furnished with sofa, dining table, breakfast bar, TV/DVD, it has a full kitchen with microwave, oven, fridge and a separate bathroom with a corner spa bath. (37sqm)

Sleeps

2

Facilities

Electric BlanketsFull KitchenHairdryerHeatingLinen suppliedLounge/Dining AreaOpen fireplacePrivate Bathroom
Tallow-Wood Spa

Tallow-Wood Spa

A spa cottage with a queen bed in an open-plan living room and another queen bed and a trundle in a separate bedroom. Furnished with dining table, sofa, breakfast bar, TV/DVD and a full kitchen with fridge, oven and microwave. This cabin has a corner spa bath in its main bathroom and a toilet and basin in the second bathroom. (67sqm)

Sleeps

5

Facilities

Electric BlanketsFull KitchenHairdryerHeatingLinen suppliedLounge/Dining AreaOpen fireplaceSpa Bath
Buttongrass -- wood fire

Buttongrass -- wood fire

Tucked away behind a forest of mountain pepper trees, this snug studio cottage has everything a couple could need for a romantic night or three; a rustic Queen-sized bed, wood-fire, light-filled bathroom with shower/bath, leather sofa, TV, DVD player, and a well-equipped kitchen with gas oven and microwave. (37sqm)

Sleeps

2

Facilities

Full KitchenHairdryerHeatingLinen suppliedLounge/Dining AreaOpen fireplaceRefrigeratorTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevision
Mountain View Spa  -- wood fire

Mountain View Spa -- wood fire

Combining rustic character with superior comfort, Snowgum and Myrtle is a well-appointed, spacious open plan cottage for two, with tree-framed views of Cradle Mountain from the lounge, bedroom and private deck. The luxury bathroom features a walk-in shower, heated tiles and a huge rectangular spa bath with mysterious forest views. With hand-crafted queen-sized bed, leather lounge, wood-fire, well-equipped kitchen, television, DVD player and wildlife at your doorstep, Snowgum is the quintessential mountain retreat. (50sqm)

Sleeps

2

Facilities

Alarm ClockBalconyBathBlanketsDVD/Blu-ray PlayerElectric BlanketsPrivate BathroomHairdryerHeatingMicrowaveSpa BathTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevision
Forest View Two Bedroom  -- wood fire

Forest View Two Bedroom -- wood fire

Tucked away in the forest, Stringbark and Currawong are the most popular cabins. Perfect for families, each cabin has a queen bed in one bedroom and a double bed and two bunks in the other bedroom. A spacious corner lounge in the living room can sleep one person if required. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, a six-seater dining table and a private deck looking into the bush. A separate bathroom with shower/bath is situated in the middle of the two bedrooms. (64sqm)

Sleeps

6

Facilities

Alarm ClockBalconyBathBlanketsDVD/Blu-ray PlayerElectric BlanketsRefrigeratorHairdryerHeatingMicrowaveTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevision
Tallow-wood Spa -- wood fire

Tallow-wood Spa -- wood fire

A spa cottage with a queen bed in an open-plan living room and another queen bed and a trundle in a separate bedroom. Furnished with dining table, sofa, breakfast bar, TV/DVD and a full kitchen with fridge, oven and microwave. This cabin has a corner spa bath in its main bathroom and a toilet and basin in the second bathroom. (67sqm)

Facilities

DishwasherElectric BlanketsFull KitchenHairdryerHeatingLinen suppliedMicrowaveOpen fireplacePrivate Bathroom
Marsupial Studio -- gas fire

Marsupial Studio -- gas fire

Warm and cosy open plan cabin accommodating up to a family of four, with a queen bed and set of bunks in the living/sleeping area. Furnished with sofa, dining, TV/DVD, the cottage comes with a kitchen with gas oven, fridge, microwave, and a separate bathroom with shower. (36sqm, accessible room)

Sleeps

4

Facilities

Electric BlanketsFull KitchenHairdryerHeatingLinen suppliedMicrowaveOpen fireplaceOvenPrivate BathroomRefrigeratorShowerStove Top
Marsupia Studio -- wood fire

Marsupia Studio -- wood fire

Spacious open plan cabins accommodating up to a family of four with a queen bed and a set of bunk beds. Furnished with sofa, dining, TV/DVD, the cabin comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, and a separate bathroom with shower. (41sqm)

Sleeps

4

Facilities

Dining AreaElectric BlanketsFull KitchenHairdryerHeatingKettleLinen suppliedMicrowaveOpen fireplaceOvenRefrigeratorStove TopTea/Coffee making facilitiesToaster
Mountain View Spa  -- wood fire

Mountain View Spa -- wood fire

The premium one-bedroom spa cabins, Mrytle and Snowgum, are the quintessential mountain retreat for couples. Well-appointed with views of Cradle Mountain and wildlife at the doorstep, these cabins are furnished with handcrafted wooden queen bed, leather lounge, full kitchen and an open plan living area. Its luxurious bathroom features in a walk-in shower, heated tiles and a huge rectangular spa bath with misty native bush outlook. (50sqm)

Sleeps

2

Facilities

Alarm ClockBalconyBathBlanketsDVD/Blu-ray PlayerElectric BlanketsPrivate BathroomHairdryerHeatingMicrowaveSpa BathTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevision
Forest View Two Bedroom -- wood fire

Forest View Two Bedroom -- wood fire

Tucked away in the forest, Stringbark and Currawong are the most popular cabins. Perfect for families, each cabin has a queen bed in one bedroom and a double bed and two bunks in the other bedroom. A spacious corner lounge in the living room can sleep one person if required. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, a six-seater dining table and a private deck looking into the bush. A separate bathroom with shower/bath is situated in the middle of the two bedrooms. (64sqm)

Sleeps

6

Facilities

Alarm ClockBalconyBathBlanketsDVD/Blu-ray PlayerElectric BlanketsFull KitchenHairdryerHeatingMicrowaveRefrigeratorTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevision
Tallow-wood Spa -- wood fire

Tallow-wood Spa -- wood fire

A spa cottage with a queen bed in an open-plan living room and another queen bed and a trundle in a separate bedroom. Furnished with dining table, sofa, breakfast bar, TV/DVD and a full kitchen with fridge, oven and microwave. This cabin has a corner spa bath in its main bathroom and a toilet and basin in the second bathroom. (67sqm)

Sleeps

5

Facilities

Dining AreaDVD/Blu-ray PlayerElectric BlanketsFull KitchenHeatingKettleLinen suppliedMicrowaveOpen fireplaceShowerSpa BathStove TopTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevisionToaster
Telopea Spa -- wood fire

Telopea Spa -- wood fire

The premium spa cabin is most suited to couples seeking romantic getaway with a queen size four poster bush pole bed. Furnished with sofa, dining table, breakfast bar, TV/DVD, it has a full kitchen with microwave, oven, fridge and a separate bathroom with a corner spa bath. (37sqm)

Sleeps

2

Facilities

Electric BlanketsFull KitchenHeatingKettleLinen suppliedLounge/Dining AreaMicrowaveOpen fireplaceOvenPrivate BathroomShowerSpa BathStove TopTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevisionToaster
Lanceolata -- wood fire

Lanceolata -- wood fire

A comfortable cottage for a couple with queen bed or a family of four using the sofa bed. A cosy kitchen and lounge area with microwave, air-fryer, portable hotplate and fridge (no oven). Furnished with two-seat soft, TV/DVD and a separate bathroom with bath/shower (39sqm)

Sleeps

4

Facilities

Electric BlanketsFull KitchenHairdryerHeatingLinen suppliedLounge/Dining AreaOpen fireplacePrivate Bathroom
Woodsmoke -- wood fire

Woodsmoke -- wood fire

Built just for two in its own little forest dell with queen bed and a cosy kitchen with microwave, air-fryer, portable hotplate and fridge (no oven). Furnishsed with two-seater sofa , table, TV/DVD and a separate bathroom with bath/shower. (37sqm)

Sleeps

2

Facilities

Electric BlanketsHairdryerHeatingKettleKitchenetteLinen suppliedLounge/Dining AreaMicrowaveOpen fireplaceOvenShowerStove TopTea/Coffee making facilities
Bushmans Hut --  gas fire

Bushmans Hut -- gas fire

The smallest of all, Bushman Hut is a cosy and rustic walker's cottage with a double bush bed and single bunk above. Furnished with sofa, dining, television, DVD, full kitchen with gas oven, microwave, fridge and separate bathroom with shower. Best suited for two people, top bunk is good for kid only (23sqm)

Sleeps

3

Facilities

Alarm ClockBalconyBlanketsDining AreaDVD/Blu-ray PlayerElectric BlanketsFull KitchenHairdryerHeatingKettleKitchenwareLinen suppliedLounge/Dining AreaMicrowaveOpen fireplaceOvenPrivate BathroomRefrigeratorShowerStove TopTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevision
Pandani Family Loft -- gas fire

Pandani Family Loft -- gas fire

A family-sized two-storey loft cottage in the wilderness, the largest cabin, Pandani Loft is rustic and cozy, it has a full kitchen with gas oven, fridge and microwave downstairs. Downstairs is furnished with dining table, couch, TV/DVD and a bathroom with shower/bath. The loft is the sleeping quarter with a queen bed in the centre and a small adjoining room with 2 sets of bunks. (69sqm)

Sleeps

6

Facilities

Electric BlanketsFull KitchenHeatingLinen suppliedLounge/Dining AreaMicrowaveOpen fireplaceOvenPrivate BathroomTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevisionToaster
Marsupial Studio -- gas fire

Marsupial Studio -- gas fire

Warm and cosy open plan cabin accommodating up to a family of four, with a queen bed and set of bunks in the living/sleeping area. Furnished with sofa, dining, TV/DVD, the cottage comes with a kitchen with gas oven, fridge, microwave, and a separate bathroom with shower. (36sqm, accessible room)

Sleeps

4

Facilities

Alarm ClockBalconyBlanketsDVD/Blu-ray PlayerElectric BlanketsPrivate BathroomHairdryerHeatingMicrowaveTea/Coffee making facilitiesTelevision

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Cradle Highlander

3876 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain, Tasmania Australia 7306

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