Cradle Mountain Hotel district

Cradle Mountain, Australia

Home to 60 well-appointed rooms and the Altitude Restaurant, known for its use of Tasmanian produce.

Places in Cradle Mountain Hotel district

Hellyers Restaurant Offers whisky and wines with mountain views, described as 'the highest restaurant in Tasmania.'
Altitude Restaurant, Cradle Mountain Hotel Known for its use of Tasmanian produce.
Hellyers Restaurant whisky bar A whisky and wine bar with mountain views at Tasmania's highest restaurant.

Best time to visit: December to March (Australian summer), for the most stable weather for hiking the Overland Track and Dove Lake circuit.
Getting around: Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge sits on the main road into the park, within walking distance of the Enchanted Trail and King Billy Trail, with Dove Lake and the start of the Overland Track a short drive further into the national park.
Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Language: English. Aboriginal languages are spoken in some communities.
Timezone: AEST (UTC+10, UTC+11 in summer)
Current trends: Cradle Mountain's status as one of Tasmania's most iconic sights continues to anchor visitation to the 65km Overland Track, Tasmania's most famous multi-day hike, while shorter options like the Dove Lake Great Short Walk keep the park accessible to a range of fitness levels; dining destinations like Hellyers Restaurant, billed as the highest restaurant in Tasmania, and the Altitude Restaurant's focus on Tasmanian produce reflect the growing culinary sophistication around the park's lodges.

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge area — A luxury option on the main road into Cradle Mountain, within walking distance of the Enchanted Trail and King Billy Trail.
Dove Lake / Overland Track trailhead — The starting point for the 6km Dove Lake Great Short Walk and the 65km Overland Track.