Congratulations to Paula Glynn from Fitzroy North, Victoria who is the lucky winner of our 'Win a Luxury Escape in Tasmania's Western Wilderness' which closed on the 31st May 2010.

Paula will receive the following:

• return flights with QantasLink between Melbourne and Devonport for two people
• Seven day car hire with Avis
• Two nights accommodation (including breakfast) at Cradle Mountain Lodge
• One nights accommodation at Corinna Wilderness Resort including dinner at the Tannins Hotel and a Pieman River Cruise
• Two nights accommodation at Crays Accommodation in Strahan
• World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River
• One nights accommodation at Derwent Bridge Chalet and Studio including breakfast

With its rugged mountains, wild tannin-dark rivers, ancient forests and heath, the Tasmanian wilderness is a place of spectacular beauty, much of it so remote and inaccessible that few will ever enjoy its secrets. But others also have a chance to witness the wonders of pristine wildness by driving along the Lyell Highway, which traverses the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park for sixty or so kilometres between Derwent Bridge and Lake Burbury. Follow the Murchison Highway and the road eventually leads to Cradle Mountain, at the very heart of this extraordinary region. In a tapestry of jagged brown, shaded black, and occasional orange, a myriad tints of green thrill with dew-dressed brilliance or calm with endless variety. Elemental nature asserts itself as the air freshens, and the journey westward brings a growing sense of excitement and the prospect of the untamed.

The famous craggy profile of Cradle Mountain is a Tasmanian icon and borders the spectacular World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. Enjoy a walk around Dove Lake, exhilarating views from atop Cradle Mountain or experience a soothing spa treatment. Escape, rejuvenate and indulge at the multi award-winning Cradle Mountain Lodge, your luxury base camp for the Cradle Mountain experience. Spend two nights at Cradle Mountain Lodge with complimentary breakfast each morning.

www.cradlemountainlodge.com.au

Encircled by the ancient trees of the Tarkine Rainforest on the banks of the timeless Pieman River, this remote outpost has been revitalized as a green-energy eco-village, with superb hospitality, quality accommodation and excellent facilities. Corinna is the perfect haven from which to experience this unforgettable wonderland of nature in its pristine splendor, and as a springboard for a range of activities for recreation or adventure. Enjoy overnight accommodation at Corinna Wilderness Experience including dinner at Tannins Hotel, Breakfast, and a cruise on the Pieman River.

www.corinna.com.au

Hemmed in by vast sand dunes, pristine rainforest and the spectacular Gordon River, Strahan defies imagination. Spend a day cruising the magnificent Gordon River, ride the historic West Coast Wilderness Railway, experience the remoteness of the area from the air or on board an adrenalin fed jet boat. Or maybe sit back and make yourself at home at Strahan Bungalows and enjoy all that Strahan has to offer. Enjoy two night’s accommodation at The Crays fully self contained units in Strahan and a Gordon River Cruise with World Heritage Cruises.

www.thecraysaccommodation.com
www.worldheritagecruises.com.au

There are some places which though they are in landscapes of exceptional loveliness, are more than just beautiful. They have a quality of significance too; their location is not arbitrary, but intended and satisfying. Lake St Clair is such a place. Trout fishing is popular in season with a permit, and a ferry runs the 13km to Narcissus Bay from near the visitor’s centre, with its restaurant and informative displays. Walks in this magnificent wilderness are also a great option with tracks to suit all ages and abilities. Stay overnight at the Derwent Bridge Chalet and Studios including breakfast.

www.derwent-bridge.com