1247 Lake Augusta Road, Central Plateau TAS 7304

LAWD is pleased to present for sale Thousand Lakes Lodge, a rare opportunity to acquire an established boutique accommodation and tourism asset set within Tasmania’s internationally recognised World Heritage Wilderness Area.

Positioned in the heart of the Central Plateau, Thousand Lakes Lodge provides an extraordinary base from which guests can experience the lakes, walking trails and rugged landscape of Tasmania’s Central Highlands. The entirely off-grid setting creates an authentic wilderness escape, allowing guests to disconnect from everyday life and immerse themselves in one of Australia’s most distinctive natural environments.

Originally constructed as the Bernacchi Antarctic Training Facility, the property was comprehensively refurbished in 2016 to create a premium alpine lodge. The accommodation offering comprises nine double bedrooms, supported by shared lounge and dining areas and staff accommodation.

The lodge is particularly well positioned to service Tasmania’s highly regarded wilderness and adventure tourism market. Guests can access bushwalking and hiking across the Central Plateau and Great Western Tiers, explore nearby lakes and historic landmarks, observe native wildlife and enjoy cycling and e-bike experiences through the surrounding alpine landscape.

The Central Plateau is also recognised as one of Tasmania’s premier wild brown trout fishing destinations. Thousand Lakes Lodge provides access to the Western Lakes wilderness area, with fishing locations accessible by four-wheel drive, e-bike or on foot. The lodge is a member of Trout Guides and Lodges Tasmania and has been used as a base for guided, multi-day fly-fishing experiences.

KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

- Established boutique accommodation and tourism operation within the Tasmanian World Heritage Wilderness Area
- Fully equipped commercial size kitchen supporting the lodge’s established dining and hospitality offering
- Comprehensive off-grid power infrastructure comprising solar generation, battery storage and backup diesel generation
- Shared guest lounge and dining areas, together with onsite staff accommodation
- Gateway to the lakes, walking trails and natural attractions of Tasmania’s Central Plateau
- Access to hiking, cycling, e-bike touring, wildlife observation and wilderness experiences
- Ideally located approximately 65* kilometres south-west of Launceston and accessible by car from Launceston Airport, which provides regular direct flights to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra
- Crown lease extending to 30 June 2063, with provision for a further 49-year lease, subject to the conditions of the lease
- Recognised boutique wilderness brand, supported by a proven booking history, strong direct reservation profile and established relationships with travel agents and specialist tour operators
- Established onsite operational team and structure in place, supporting continuity of lodge operations for an incoming purchaser
- Sale to include the leasehold interest, fixed improvements, furniture and associated business assets, subject to the final agreed inclusions

For sale on a walk-in walk-out basis by Expression of Interest closing 12 PM (AEDT) Thursday 10 December 2026.

Information Memorandum and copy of the Lease available upon request.

Inspection by appointment.