Cradle Gateway Chalets & Café
A much-loved chalets-and-cafe stay near Cradle Mountain in Tasmania, rated 4.8 across more than 170 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Cradle Gateway Chalets & Café sits on Cethana Road at Moina, on the approach to Cradle Mountain in Tasmania's spectacular wilderness. A much-loved accommodation and cafe, it's a lovely base for exploring the region — combining comfortable chalet accommodation with a welcoming cafe, all in a gorgeous natural setting on the gateway to Cradle Mountain.
The appeal is that combination of comfortable, characterful chalet accommodation, a handy cafe and a beautiful location near Cradle Mountain, ideal for a getaway, a nature escape or a base for exploring the national park, its walks and the famous Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain scenery. With one of Tasmania's most stunning regions close by, its setting makes it a genuine drawcard.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 170 reviews, it's clearly delighting its guests. Chalet types, rates, the cafe, facilities and availability vary with the season and demand, and a sought-after stay near a popular region books out over peak periods, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly well ahead — particularly if you're travelling at a busy time or planning to explore Cradle Mountain.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 68
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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