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Tasmania’s weather can change quickly. Summer snowfalls, hail and sleet across the Plateau are not uncommon. Safety is paramount.
Click here for Long Term Averages.
For forecast severe or extreme weather conditions, fire, floods or snow on the Central Plateau or surrounding regions which provide access routes onto the Plateau, we will call you to discuss your booking closer to your arrival date if there is any possibility of access restrictions to or from the Lodge.
Helpful sites to monitor are: TASPOL Community Alerts, TasALERT, BOM
NOTE: Liawenee forecasts are used as a guide. Liawenee is 1,056m above sea level, the Lodge is 1,154m above sea level and situated further inland on the Central Plateau.
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While we appreciate your interest, we assure our guests their privacy.
Only accommodated guests of the Lodge are allowed access.
There are no public facilities at the Lodge.
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There is no WiFi at the Lodge.
There is limited phone coverage on the Central Plateau.
Mobile service is generally available for Telstra and Optus services.
Rooms are not equipped with Televisions. Television is available in the guest lounge.
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Complimentary breakfast is served between 8am - 9am daily.
Picnic packs are available each morning (ordered in advance) by 9am.
In-house lunches are available and served at 1pm.
As arrival and access into the Lodge is from 2pm, lunches or picnic packs are not available on the day of arrival.
As check-out and departure from the Lodge is by 10am, lunches or picnic packs are not available on the day of departure.
Dinner is available and served at 6:30pm.
If arriving between 5 - 6pm, you need to please call ahead to confirm your arrival time or email: onsite@thousandlakeslodge.com.au
The evenings dinner menu will be emailed for you to make your selections, allowing us enough time to prepare for 6:30pm dinner service.
Meals are not available for guests who arrive after 6:30pm.
THE LODGE IS PRIVATE - MEALS AND BEVERAGES ARE OFFERED TO IN-HOUSE, ACCOMMODATED GUESTS ONLY.
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We offer limited catering options for food intolerances and have done our best to accommodate dietary requirements of:
GF – Gluten Free / DF – Dairy Free / V- Vegan / VG – Vegetarian
Please advise of any of these dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Ingredients to meals are not able to be changed or removed.
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The Lodge is situated on the Central Plateau Conservation Area, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
A valid parks pass is not required as you will not be entering a National Park.
Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife - Know Before You Go
Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife - Park Pass Information and Purchase Portal Link
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The operation and use of drones by park visitors on reserved land including national parks is not permitted. Please visit Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Use of Drones on Reserve Land for further information.
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Due to the off-the-grid nature of the Lodge, we are unable to provide facilities for the charging of electric vehicles.
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Self-guided walking, relaxing, wildlife spotting, dark sky gazing, guided fishing, exploring the region, visiting local attractions. …. Or just enjoying a good book, the Lodge’s ambience and views through the splendid windows!
The Plateau is classified a “free-walking” zone. While there are no boardwalks, duckboards, cleared or maintained tracks or directional signage as found in other Tasmanian Parks, we can provide direction to our favorite highland wanderings and experiences within the area.
Prior to arrival, guests will receive a personal link to the Lodges Digital Guidebook and Compendium. We ask guests to use the information provided, to assist towards your planning of your stay.
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A range of species might be able to be observed in their natural habitat, understanding “wildlife is wildlife”.
Wombats, Bennett’s wallabies, platypus, spotted quoll, Tasmanian devil, eastern quoll, skinks, snakes, trout, white-bellied sea-eagles, wedge-tailed eagles, echidna …. just to name a few!
While it is exciting to see species in their natural habitat, guests are expected to behave at all times, in an ethical manner towards wildlife.
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Due to the communal nature of the Lodge experience, we recommend that the Lodge is not suitable for infants or children under 16.
Please refer to information provided on the Lodges No Children Policy, in the Terms and Conditions section.
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Lake Augusta Road is approximately 13k of gravel road from the turnoff at Liawenee to the Lodge.
Lake Augusta Road is managed and maintained by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife.
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We endeavour to accommodate special requests, but they are subject to availability and, on occasion, may not be available or possible.
The guests’ experiences themselves are special, unique and personal, creating precious memories within the surrounding landscape and warm ambiance of the Lodge.
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With only 9 rooms, the Lodge can accommodate up to 18 people.
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Thousand Lakes Lodge is a smoke-free environment, except for one designated external smoking area.
Tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, personal vaporisers, herbal cigarettes, non-tobacco cigarettes are not permitted within the Lodge, or any entrance and exit locations.
Cigarette butts are to be discarded, into the bin provided at the property’s designated smoking area.
No allowance is made for inclement weather conditions.
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Due to the Lodge’s remote location, we are unable to provide transfer services from either Launceston or Hobart airports, or any location within Tasmania.
Tasmanian Hire Car Companies: