Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village

Top choice in Cradle Country & The West


Cleverly camouflaged in the bush, the 45 cabins here are clean, comfortable and well equipped. All have TV with DVD player and the top-of-the-line cabins are wrapped around a central spa with views out of a picture window – particularly beautiful when the waratahs are flowering in summer. Wi-fi is available in the main building only. Hellyers Restaurant serves the area's best food.

The best view of Cradle Mountain outside the national park comes from the outside deck beside reception.


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