Just a stone's throw from every wilderness experience
The Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park is world renowned as an example of temperate wilderness and was listed as a World Heritage Area in 1982, and is
rated within the top two World Heritage sites on earth. The majestic Cynthia Bay area is located at foot of Lake St Clair, centrally located within the World
Heritage Area, offering 1.38 million hectares of playground.
The enchanting beauty of this rugged World Heritage area will captivate you as you wander through ancient forests surrounded by granite cathedrals, glacial lakes
and fauna and flora found nowhere else on earth.
Having established your base at Lake St Clair Lodge you are within easy access of the many activities within the region including a choice of lake cruises, river rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, night wildlife tours, trout fishing, steam train adventures or exploring iconic huon pine artwork at the Wall. Platypus Bay is a casual stroll from Lake St Clair Lodge, the best time is early morning or late afternoon. Patience, luck, and quietness all have a hand in successful platypus observation... or simply relaxing with a book under an 800 year old tree, just say the word.
The Lake St Clair region is world renowned for bushwalking and climbing. In fact, there is no better way to explore the rich diversity of this World Heritage area than on foot. Every twist and turn in the track reveals an equally breathtaking view or native wildlife experience.
Explore the wilderness from the water. Sandy beaches, secluded coves and ancient shoreline forestes, create your own adventure.
Fishing
At Lake St Clair Lodge, you are positioned (literally) within a stones throw of some of the most magnificent trout fishing scenery and pristine waterways in Tasmania. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the deep waters of the lake or venture to the unexplored Shadow and Forgotten Lakes.
"This lake will awaken the spirit and capture your heart. The lake margins are well defined, often steep and set amongst tall eucalypts"Dan Ivanhof, Biologist, March 2008
To help you make the most of your stay, visit the Lake St Clair Park Centre which adjoins the Lakeside Main Lodge and Visitor Centre. It is open seven days a week where information officers are available to answer any general enquires and can advise you on what to do and where to go.
Take a trip back in time to where men laboured through mud, rain and treacherous landscapes to forge a link between the mining town of Queenstown and the port of Strahan. The West Coast Wilderness Railway forms a gateway for visitors to explore Tasmania’s unique rail heritage, discovering the inspiring story of the pioneers who built the railway more than 100 years ago.
Along the 35km journey you will stop at stations of the past – Lower Landing, Dubbil Barril, Rinadeena – where your trained guides will bring to life the stories of these historic points on the railway.
