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Tasmania Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
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Caption: I decided to go to Tasmania in winter to experience the cold, fresh air and enjoy the island's many amazing national parks. Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair is a great place to visit! The ideal place to stay is at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge at the entrance to the park.
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Caption: Every room has a welcoming fireplace to warm chilly fingers
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Caption: There are many walks one can do in the area
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Caption: Tasmania still has the primeval rain forest when the island was part of the Gondwana Supercontinent. King Billy Pine walk near the Lodge takes you back into ancient history millions of years old
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Caption: King Billy pine is one of the oldest and strongest trees often used for timber.
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Caption: The King Billy Pine walk is one of my favorites near the Lodge. The green from the moss and the ferns make the rainforest glow like emerald in winter.
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Caption: There's a chance you'll bump into some furry friends like this Pademelon
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Caption: Or the many wombats roaming around the place
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Caption: This big, hungry and muscly wombat is snacking on grass
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Caption: The walk is easy as there's a boardwalk so you don't get lost or step on the precious vegetation
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Caption: At the park there's also a Tasmanian Devil sanctuary. These carnivores marsupials are endangered and protected.
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Caption: After the walk, a warm fire, apple cider and a big meal awaits...
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Caption: And then it's rest time in a cabin room with a wonderful view A perfect holiday
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