Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain is located one hours drive from Eagles Nest Retreat. The mountain
itself is a jagged, dolerite peak which dominates the area. Its name, supposedly,
is derived from the mountain's resemblance to a miner's cradle.
There are a number of excellent walks in the area, including the Dove Lake Loop Track which takes you through the stunning Ballroom Forest, an area of cool temperate rainforest nestled against the slopes of the mountain. Other walks include the Weindorfers Forest walk. Of course, the area also marks the start of the famous Overland Track, one of Australia's premier wilderness walks.
Visitor Centre at the entrance to the park provides details on walks and other activities in the area. Interpretation displays reveal the many natural wonders of the area.*
Click here to see
a virtual tour of Cradle Mountain.
Stay at Eagles Nest Retreat and see Cradle Mountain. Why?
Where else in the world can you see views like this from your
lodge and it can be exclusively yours?
Advantages of staying
at Eagles Nest:
- If Eagles Nest Retreat is your base this will give you a greater opportunity
to see Cradle Mountain in it's full glory (as pictured in top section). Use
Eagles Nest Retreat as a base for a day trip to Cradle Mountain, we can even
arrange for the Dream Chef to have your meal prepared for you on your return.
- Centrally located to attractions eg vineyards, Cave tours, bushwalks around Mount Roland and the Badgers Ranges.
-Close to Tasmazia (famous maze complex and pancake parlour), Anvers Chocolate Factory, 2 cheese factories and a Raspberry Farm.
- 5 minutes to the "Town of Murals" Sheffield, the best mural of all, the mural of nature...Mount Roland is outside your window.
- Several wildlife
parks less than an hours drive.
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- If you like mountains ..there are eleven visible from Eagles Nest Retreat with Mount Roland being dominant!
View beautiful Mount Roland from the Spa Pool!
*Cradle Mountain information provided by Department of Primary Industries, Water and the Environment.