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  • Great Lake, Central Highlands. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Discover Tasmania’s Central Highlands

As you journey through the Derwent Valley and ascend into the Central Highlands, you’ll find yourself in a region of breathtaking beauty. This highland paradise is home to glistening lakes renowned for trout fishing, vibrant Fagus leaves in their autumn splendour, and enchanting landscapes transformed by snow-capped peaks and frosted forests in winter. Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquillity, Tasmania’s Central Highlands offers a magical escape in every season.

Explore the expansive Great Lake, a sparkling gem that spans from Miena to Breona, offering unforgettable vistas and outdoor adventures.

Central Highlands Touring Map

The Central Highlands of Tasmania invites adventurers and nature enthusiasts to explore its rugged beauty and tranquil charm. From shimmering lakes and world-class trout fishing to historic hydro villages and breathtaking mountain scenery, this region is a haven for those seeking unique outdoor experiences.

Download the Central Highlands Touring Map to plan your journey through this spectacular part of Tasmania.

Central Highlands Tasmania, Towns and Villages:

Bothwell
Derwent Bridge
Hamilton
Miena
Tarraleah

Featured Central Highlands Attractions and Accommodation:

Miena

Great Lake Hotel

Located in the heart of Tasmania, on the Central Highland Plateau, the Great Lake Hotel is the perfect place for a delicious, modern country-pub...
Bothwell

Ratho Farm Accommodation

Ratho Farm has the country's oldest golf course, accommodation in former convict barns and stables, and a classic highland homestead with lounges....
Gretna

28 gates Luxury Farmstay and Fishery

28 Gates is a little piece of boutique, luxury accommodation in Tasmania's beautiful Derwent Valley....
Derwent Bridge

Lake St Clair (Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park)

Lake St Clair is at the southern end of the world famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park....
Waddamana

Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site

The Waddamana Power Station in Tasmania's central highlands is now a fascinating hydro-electric museum....
Hamilton

Curringa Farm – Accommodation and Farm Tours

Open daily for farm tours, meals and accommodation, Curringa Farm is located at Hamilton in Central Tasmania....
Oatlands

Bowhill Grange

Oatlands Manor offers fully self contained heritage cottage accommodation in a rural setting 5 km west of Oatlands....
Meadowbank

Meadowbank MTB

Nestled off the beaten path in the Derwent Valley, Meadowbank is Tasmania’s oldest, continuously family run winery and provides a premium yet unpretentious Tasmanian...
Hollow Tree

Rathmore

Rathmore House is an historic homestead set on a 92 acre sheep property close to Hobart in the beautiful Derwent Valley, Mt Field National...
Tasmanian Autumn Festival

2025 Tasmanian Autumn Festival

Derwent valley & Central highlands

1 – 30 April 2025

Unquestionably cool, the Tasmanian Autumn Festival is your opportunity to wander extraordinary landscapes, indulge in seasonal produce and wine, and discover the creations of the region’s artisan community. Explore a curated program of experiences, workshops, exhibitions and self-drive routes that invite you to adventure, relax and be inspired.

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Lake St Clair

Pumphouse Point

In the middle of Tasmania, on the Southern Hemisphere's deepest lake, awaits one of Australia's most iconic wilderness experiences: Pumphouse Point....
Lake St Clair

Lake St Clair Lodge

Rugged Wilderness, breathtaking beauty, luxury eco-friendly accommodation, welcome to Lake St. Clair Lodge....
Lake St Clair

Lake St Clair

The deepest freshwater lake in Australia (190 metres/623 feet), Lake St Clair was scooped during several glaciations over the past two million years. The...
Hamilton

Curringa Farm – Accommodation and Farm Tours

Open daily for farm tours, meals and accommodation, Curringa Farm is located at Hamilton in Central Tasmania....
Hamilton

Lake Meadowbank

Lake Meadowbank is a Hydro Tasmania lake near Hamilton in Tasmania’s south....
Interlaken

The Doctor’s Interlaken

Whether you want to immerse yourself in the outdoors or are looking for a romantic getaway, this beautiful lakeside home in the Heartlands of...
Bothwell

Bothwell Grange B&B

Bothwell Grange B&B offers comfortable bed and breakfast style accommodation in Bothwell, north-west of Hobart....
Bothwell

Highlands Power Trail

Tour the Highlands Power Trail for a unique experience in the rugged Central Highlands of Tasmania....
The Butcher’s House Bothwell
Bothwell

The Butcher’s House Bothwell

A delightful 1840s cottage in the Tasmania Central Highlands. Filled with antiques, tartan blankets, warm wood fires and a beautiful deep claw foot bath....
Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
Derwent Bridge

Franklin – Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, this national park protects Tasmanias great western rivers...
Derwent Bridge

The Wall in the Wilderness

The Wall In The Wilderness is situated at Derwent Bridge in Tasmania’s Central Highlands....
Derwent Bridge

Lake St Clair (Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park)

Lake St Clair is at the southern end of the world famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park....

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We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal people and their enduring custodianship of lutruwita / Tasmania. We honour 40,000 years of uninterrupted care, protection and belonging to these islands, before the invasion and colonisation of European settlement. As a destination that welcomes visitors to these lands, we acknowledge our responsibility to represent to our visitors, Tasmania’s deep and complex history, fully, respectfully and truthfully.

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