Dating from the 1930s as lodgings for the Hydro Electricity
executives of the day, Tarraleah is a living history of Tasmania’s
hydro-electricity industry – the property sits at the heart of the hydro scheme
and relics of the past combine with today’s working plant to give guests a sense
of this aspect of Tasmania’s history.
The same crystal waters that power the hydro start high in remote mountains and
draw down toward the sea, cutting great swathes of river through the wilderness
and leaving great lakes in its wake. From this, Tasmania draws inspiration for
its spectacular scenery, extraordinary wildlife, the freshest produce, cool
climate wines and windy country lanes that usher visitors from one unique
experience to another.
From the Lodge, branch
out and explore the
World Heritage listed
wilderness, revel in
some of the finest fly
fishing in the world,
play the Highland Golf
Course, walk to
spectacular waterfalls
or simply relax by the
fire and read a book.
The Lodge at Tarraleah
has just nine suites,
decorated in 1930s Art
Deco style and featuring
superb wilderness views
and Tasmanian timbers
that have been crafted
by local specialists.
All suites have a
private outdoor area,
king-size bed with crisp
sheets, bathroom with
heated floors and
enormous spa bath,
original Tasmanian
artwork and an eclectic
mix of modern,
extravagant and plush
decor. Twin beds are
available on request and
two suites can be joined
to accommodate families.
Accommodation options
include Executive
Suites, the more
spacious Deluxe Suites,
complete with large
seating and table areas,
and Superior Suites. The
latter feature a
separate sitting room
and an office.
Tasmania provides some
of the best freshwater
fishing for wild brown
trout in the world.
It’s myriad clear
highland lakes, rivers
and streams are home to
trout that test and
satisfy anglers of all
levels of experience. At
the heart of this
world-class trout
fishery is Tarraleah.
The surrounding areas
feature some of the
state’s best locations
and conditions for wild
brown trout stalking.
Brown, beautiful and
beguiling…to the
beginner and the
international veteran
who has fished the world
over.
In 1839 the first brown
trout were released in
Tasmania and these wild
fish have bred ever
since. Arguably the
purest stock in the
world, Tasmania’s
isolation and abundance
of perfect conditions
make fishing here a
dream location.
Learn to fly fish here….
Fishing on streams,
lakes, rivers and dams
are all with in reach
.We have over thirty
lakes and more than six
streams within a thirty
minute radius. Within 10
minutes, the fish full
lakes of Brady and
Bronte are small but
perfectly formed. Lake
St Clair and Lake King
William are close at
hand and offer
contrasting scenery and
fine fish. The rest of
the Highland lakes are
in striking distance –
all 3000 of them!
Local lakes have rainbow
trout and Atlantic
salmon as well as trophy
size brown trout. Sight
and stalk fish –
sometimes a perfect cast
required, others you can
almost touch.
Guided by The Lodge's in
house guides with all
equipment available,
trips can be for one day
or a month or anything
in between. Guides use
wading, boats and the
amazingly effective
fishing kayaks – an
experience not be
missed.
The Lodge has access to
some of the best guides
in Australia and fishing
to suit all levels of
experience. Individual
anglers, couples, mates,
Fathers and daughters,
Mothers and sons.
There is a fully stocked
Loomis tackle shop on
site.
Come and stay at
Tarraleah and get truly
hooked…
Rates from US$
495 per room per night
and
include a four
course dinner at the
Wildside Restaurant or a
lighter Lodge supper,
pre dinner glass of our
own wine in the Lodge
Library, unlimited
access to the cliff top
hot tub and a ‘cooked to
order’ breakfast.
The Lodge is closed
June and July.
