Iconic Tasmanian Wilderness Lodge For Sale
Established Boutique Accommodation + Tourism Property For Sale TAS
This is an extremely rare opportunity to acquire an established boutique accommodation and tourism property for sale 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.
This tourism property for sale TAS provides an extraordinary base to experience the lakes, walking trails and rugged landscape
The entirely off-grid setting, comprising solar generation, battery storage and backup diesel generation, 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, a remote cold-climate and field training base used to prepare expeditioners for service in Antarctica, the property was comprehensively refurbished in 2016 to create a premium alpine lodge.
This tourism property for sale TAS offers nine double bedrooms, shared lounge and dining areas, and staff accommodation
Today, Thousand Lakes Lodge offers nine double bedrooms, supported by shared lounge and dining areas, and staff accommodation. It includes a fully equipped commercial-size kitchen supporting the lodge’s established dining and hospitality offering.
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.
This tourism property for sale TAS includes a fully equipped kitchen supporting the lodge’s dining and hospitality offering
The Central Plateau region features iconic attractions including Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Walls of Jerusalem National Park, the Great Lake and Lake Augusta, and the Derwent Valley.
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.
This tourism property for sale TAS is entirely off-grid and allows guests to disconnect from everyday life
Set across approximately 1.564 hectares, Thousand Lakes Lodge operates under a Crown lease extending to June 30, 2063, with provision for a further 49-year lease, subject to the conditions of the lease.
The property is ideally located approximately 65km south-west of Launceston and accessible by car from Launceston Airport. Thousand Lakes Lodge offers a rare opportunity to secure a recognised boutique wilderness brand, supported by a proven booking history, strong direct reservation profile and established relationships with travel agents and specialist tour operators.
This tourism property for sale TAS is well positioned to service the highly regarded wilderness and adventure tourism market
What’s more, the property has an established onsite operational team and structure in place, supporting continuity of lodge operations for an incoming purchaser. The asset is for sale on a walk-in walk-out basis by Expression of Interest closing 12:00pm (AEDT) on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Based on an asking price of $2.4 million, the sale includes the leasehold interest, fixed improvements, furniture and associated business assets, subject to the final agreed inclusions. Click on the following link for more information on this property for sale at 1247 Lake Augusta Road, Central Plateau, TAS.
