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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English
Property amenities
Free parking
Free breakfast
Bar / lounge
Hiking
Fishing
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Private check-in / check-out
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Board games / puzzles
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
First aid kit
Room features
Soundproof rooms
Private bathrooms
Walk-in shower
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Location
1247 Lake Augusta Road, Liawenee, Tasmania 7030 Australia
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I stayed with my partner in late July and happened to be on weekend that it snowed and on safety advice we stayed an additional two nights! The Lodge is relaxed yet caters to every need, Bec as our hostess was generous with her time and local knowledge. The setting is quintisential Tasmanian Central Highlands and has been designed to take advantage of views at evey angle. The tranquility and warmth is beyond expectations ( even for a Tasmanian). The meals were generous and delicious, a self catering tea & coffee station is open 24/7 and the honesty bar and mini bar were well stocked with Tasmanian wines and produce. The Lodge has a fully accessible bathroom although seperate to an accommodation room that is also accessible. Congraulations to all involved in the concept and development of this asset to theTasmanian tourism offering.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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We loved the location of this eco-lodge and our host Bec made sure we had a unique and special experience. Being an eco-lodge we expected the energy saving measures & read up on what to expect.
We were fortunate enough to see devils in the wild for the first time! Other wildlife we spotted included wallabies, wombats and birds. Our bed was comfy & really enjoyed hanging out in the den and lounge area.
We had the 2 course meal for $59. We had pumpkin risotto with stemmed veg. Apple crumble for dessert. Lacked flavour & was not worth the $. You could tell it was reheated.
We would stay again but pack our own picnic dinner to eat under the stars.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Ok, let me be up front here, this is a review of the Thousand Lakes Lodge for what it is. What it is not is a typical hotel, so if you're expecting all the usual hotel trappings, this is perhaps not the place for you.
The lodge is about 13km up and un-sealed road, off from the main road. The road the lodge is on is actually named Lake Augusta Dam Road, which is slightly confusing. There is no sign for the lodge on the main road. The first, tiny little sign, is on the Lake Augusta Dam Road. It would be helpful to have a sign on the main road.
We arrived at the hotel, and the staff were friendly and knowledgable, giving us a good tour of the facilities. We were also offer a dinner menu. The dinner options are limited and it is expensive to eat there, but you are in the middle of nowhere, so I can sort of understand this. The food itself was good but expensive for what it was. There is an honesty system for the bar, and it works well, but again prices are expensive for the beers.
The room had 2 beds, and windows to the outside which could be opened. There is no air con, no fridge in the room, no hair dryer, no tv (but there is a TV in one of the communal rooms downstairs, along with music and lots of books). There is a heater in the room. The beds were comfy. The place is quiet, but the wind does howl if it is windy (which it often is up there).
Breakfast was continental and help yourself. Plenty of options, and it was fine.
The room we had came with our own bathroom, but was not en-suite. The bathroom was downstairs, but was for us only (accessed using the room key).
There are plenty of walks around the hotel, and lots of wildlife, including Wallabys, Wombats, Tassie Devils and even a Platypus (if you are very lucky).
What you come here for is the location and being out in the wild. If you want a clinical hotel experience, then it probably isn't fo you, but if you want a special place to stay then it is well worth a visit.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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We where so looking forward to this special please. For the price and the trip to get to this lodge, we expected big things. We arrived on a 33 degree day, no air con at all in the whole lodge or rooms it was so uncomfortable with no relief.
My parents got to into their room to discover it had NO outside WINDOW in their, it had a tiny window that overlooked the internal dining room!! Beyond disappointed with our stay! The rooms didn’t have the following Things...
NO Air-con NO Fan NO Fridge NO Window in some rooms NO in room Tea or Coffee facilities and not even a hair dryer!
The room walls are paper thin, you can hear every single conversation next to you, the doors are very heavy slam shut and rattle the whole room. it was honestly being back at a hostel again.
I just can’t believe this place was voted best place to stay in Tasmania... all of the photos of the lodge are misleading you get NO view of the water and all your rooms face away from the water.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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It's our second visit. We booked the Hearty Explorer package for 2 nights and spent a great full day hiking in the remote landscape (there really must be at least a thousand lakes!). The lodge is comfortable - the welcoming log fire just perfect for relaxing with a drink before dinner. The picnic lunch was great, breakfast hearty, and the staff, Bec and Mark, were friendly and helpful. Mark took care to ensure that we were safely equipped before venturing out into the landscape and he provided a lot of helpful advice about the walking tracks. It was a very enjoyable stay.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Lodge Management, Guest Services / Front Office at Thousand Lakes Lodge
Responded 25 Sept 2020
Thank you for the kind review, Alison. For you and Max the repeat guests special offer will never expire, whenever you stay with us again. Cheers!
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While the location itself was great, I was disappointed in the food that was provided. At the cost of $74 a head the reheated lamb shanks by the hosts (no chef), deb mash potato with undercooked steamed carrots. the not fresh Coles cheese board for $64 was my tipping point.
The bed was comfortable but overall for $380 a night the rooms were disappointing.
We ended up going to the pub 20 min down the road for dinner which was absolutely delightful.
I think if we were to go again we would stay at the pub
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Date of stay: September 2020
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We recently marked my birthday by spending two nights at the wonderful Thousand Lakes Lodge at Liawenee. I only happened across this Lodge on the internet by accident, but I'm so glad I did. The location in the central Tasmanian Highlands makes for stunning scenery and access to wildlife you wouldn't normally experience elsewhere. On our first night we were treated to a visit outside the expansive Lodge windows by a Tasmanian Devil and a Spotted Quoll. The second night we were also lucky to see an Eastern Quoll. And, during the day, we were entertained by wallabies and wombats as they meandered around the Lodge
We were treated to snow during our stay, which limited the time we spent trekking outside. All the same, the walks we did through the highlands wilderness were ones we'll never forget. The scenery needs to be seen to be appreciated.
The Lodge itself houses nine couples at any time, and this ensures a private, homely feel to your stay. Bec was the consummate hostess. From our arrival, to advice she gave on possible walks around the area made us feel like we were staying with friends rather than in a place we'd never been before. Additionally, she went out of her way to make my birthday one to remember. Special kudos also goes to Lal, Bec's excellent assistant. Working behind the scenes, and sometimes not so behind the scenes, he went the extra mile to make everything about our stay just right.
Our room was cosy and warm, and the bed was very comfortable. While for some the rooms might be a little small, we didn't think so. And besides, the relaxation areas in the lodge meant most of our time was spent mingling with guests around the lovely log fires while sipping a glass of Tassie wine, or watching the wildlife literally just outside the Lodge windows.
Our stay at Thousand Lakes Lodge is one we won't readily forget. We very much look forward to returning to this stunning part of Tasmania again!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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For getting away from it all it would be hard to do better than the Thousand Lake Lodge out in the moors, lakes and bogs of the Central Plateau. This place was formerly a training site for Antarctic expeditioners but is now a comfortable eco-lodge. Forget TV or wifi, and phone signals are weak or absent. This is a place to take in an extraordinary landscape and activities such as fishing, bush-walking, riding gutsy eBikes, observing wildlife or photography. For photographers this is a very dark sky spot. We were treated to a spectacular aurora.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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My husband and I have travelled the world In the hospitality industry and happily settled back in Tas a little over 10 years ago because of what places like thousand lakes represent. It’s a beautiful lodge steeped in Tasmanian history set in a magical hidden location serving up great Tasmanian produce with a smile. Our only disappointment was missing out on the snow the day after we left. We will be returning for our next anniversary to play those Miles Davis records in front of that cosy wood fire again. Thank-you Bec for giving us a wonderful break away from reality and really making it feel like we had the lodge to ourselves.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hello Joanne, my apologies for the delayed response. We certainly do have GF options available for all meal times!
Please let me know if there is anything else we may be able to help you with.
Kind Regards
Lynette
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PRICE RANGE
AU$389 - AU$464 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaTasmaniaLiawenee
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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