On their descent, they selected the site for Waldheim Chalet and secured 200 acres of surrounding land to protect the area.
My first visit to Cradle Mountain was to Waldheim Chalet to play with the kangaroos and wombats that hang out there.
I then very much enjoyed bushwalking in Cradle Mountain with my mother and sister. It’s hard to pick a favourite walk. I loved walking around Crater Lake, up to Marion’s Lookout, and on to Kitchen Hut.
The Ballroom Forrest is spectacular.
But climbing Cradle itself is the pinnacle, especially boulder jumping as you climb to the top.
John Beamont
In 1817, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Davey, the Governor of Hobart Town, sent John Beamont to produce a map of the Central Highlands and discover new areas of pasture. He set out from Marsh (Melton Mowbray) journeying via Bothwell, Lake Sorell, and Lake Crescent to discover the Great Lake, it’s the first officially recorded journey, however, John lacked the surveyor knowledge to accurately record his journey.
That’s a great story and a bit of family history. Thanks for sharing. Great pics too.