Location. Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village is located on the edge of Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park in Cradle Mountain, Australia, two kilometers from Devil's Cradle. Hotel Features. Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village's free- standing cottages occupy a secluded, forested bush land setting inhabited by a variety of wildlife and many species of plant life found only in the park vicinity. The guest lounge includes a fireplace, coffee and tea, an honor bar and high-speed Internet access. The property also includes barbecue grills, a picnic area, a playground and guest laundry facilities. Parking is complimentary. Breakfast is available for a fee. Pets are not permitted.

Guestrooms. The property's 37 single-story contemporary cottages include balconies with rain forest views. The fully-insulated cottages offer full kitchens, dining rooms, direct-dial phones, CD and DVD players, satellite television, irons and ironing boards and hair dryers. Cottages are in studio or two-bedroom configurations.

Expert Tip. Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park offers a variety of mountainous terrain. Numerous walking trails lace their way through the park, offering wide vistas of stunning scenery in the rain forests and heathlands. The most popular of the trails is Overland Track, a six-day walk through the mountainous countryside. Abundant wildlife is likely to be spotted, including wallabies, wombats, pademelons (small kangaroo-like animals), ravens and currawongs, which closely resemble ravens. Entrance fees are charged during peak visiting periods. The park is a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Room Types:

Studio Cottage:   One queen bed and one bunk bed. Private furnished balcony with rainforest view. Ground floor. 50 square metres. Open plan studio cottage, central living and dining areas. Kitchen. Cable/satellite TV, CD/DVD player, dial-up Internet access, direct-dial phone. Nonsmoking. Exterior corridor access.

Villa:   One queen bed and two bunk beds. Private furnished balcony with rainforest view. Ground floor. 58 square metres. Cottage with two bedrooms, large living area. Kitchen. Cable/satellite TV, CD/DVD player, dial-up Internet access, direct-dial phone. Nonsmoking. Exterior corridor access.

Chalet:   One queen bed and two single beds with comforters. Private furnished balcony with rainforest view. Ground floor. 58 square metres. Cottage with two bedrooms, central living and dining areas. Kitchen. Cable/satellite TV, CD/DVD player, dial-up Internet access, direct-dial phone. Nonsmoking.

Premium Chalet:   Two queen beds. Balcony with temperate rainforest and valley views. 58 square metres (624 square feet). Central living area with kitchen and bedrooms at either end. Modern décor. Cable/satellite TV with DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Dial-up Internet access. Minibar. Microwave. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dyer. Nonsmoking only.

Premium Cottage:   One queen bed. Balcony with temperate rainforest views. 42 square metres (452 square feet). Open-planned fully self-contained studio. Central sp overlooking secluded forest views. Modern décor. Cable/satellite TV with DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Dial-up Internet access. Minibar. Microwave. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dyer. Nonsmoking only.

Driving Directions: From Launceston Airport: Approximate distance to the property is 142 kilometers.

Getting there. Rental cars are the most practical way to reach the pr operty.