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In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right!

However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River.

Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.
In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right!

However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River.

Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.
I took this shot on my way to climb Mt. Murchison.  Had to stop and get that early morning mist.
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Cradle Mountain Hotel

Cradle Mountain Hotel

4 out of 5
3718 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS
The price is AU$383 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$383
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean and spacious room. Understandably expensive as there’s not many lodging options in the mountains. We cannot understand the need to limit wifi usage to 3GB though which can get quite frustrating when he limit is breached.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Cradle Mountain Hotel
Strahan Village

Strahan Village

4 out of 5
The Esplanade Strahan TAS
The price is AU$194 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$194
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Strahan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay at Strahan Village. We had a lovely room overlooking the water. The room was clean and had what we needed for our short stay. Staff were friendly. We would have ranked higher however there smelt like there were plumbing issues which needs attending to on the way to the room.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Strahan Village
Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain

Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain

3 out of 5
Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS
The price is AU$196 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$196
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Friendly staff, adequate room, well-equipped kitchen and a step away from the Visitor's Centre.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cradle Highlander

Cradle Highlander

3.5 out of 5
3876 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS
Stay at this aparthotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Devils at Cradle and Dove Canyon Track ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (728 reviews)
Very clean and spacious accommodation. Helpful and friendly staff. Food in the restaurant very good. Overall good value for money.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Cradle Highlander
Zeehan Bush Camp

Zeehan Bush Camp

2 out of 5
Hurst Street Zeehan TAS
Stay at this campsite in Zeehan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum and Zeehan Golf Club are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (135 reviews)
The glamping tents were beautifully presented inside. Very comfortable. Like the touch of age appropriate books and games placed strategically within the tent. Glampers kitchen very well appointed, particularly loved the coffee machine, long tables, layout of kitchen. The drilling in adjoining room ...

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Zeehan Bush Camp
AAA Granary Accommodation

AAA Granary Accommodation

3.5 out of 5
575 Staverton Road Promised Land TAS
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Promised Land. Enjoy free parking, free bicycles on-site and a garden. Popular attractions Tasmazia and Lake Barrington ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (205 reviews)
Beautiful place

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

AAA Granary Accommodation
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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