Northern Tasmania Cottages

Then the top of Little Horn peeps up on the horizon, maybe I’m getting close I think. Within another 20 metres the whole purpose of the excursion becomes apparent. The vista before me is simply breathtaking. Twisted Lakes is but a mirror, everything I’d hoped and planned for has come to fruition.
When you come upon something as good as this, it’s overwhelming. The sheer majesty of the panorama engulfs you, its power makes you feel so humble in its presence, there’s a distinct aura of “something else”, but it’s indefinable. It’s all my grey matter can do to remind me that I’m here to actually take photos. You just don’t want to stop looking for fear that it will all go away and you’ll be denied any more pleasure; but it stays as I set up the tripod. It’s not often I put myself in the picture, but here I feel it’s a must. Then I can look at it and remember just where I sat and how good it was.
There are many angles to be had here. Faint trails indicate where other photographers have been, little flattened sections indicative of footfalls. It takes me around 15 minutes to get what I came for and then I sit down and enjoy breakfast, although “enjoy” seems like a totally inadequate verb in this case, there is a higher plane involved here, one you get to experience so few times in life.
The cloud has started to form more seriously now, as predicted, and it adds a little to the experience. Changing lens and shifting position constantly I can but hope I’ve got it covered and, even as I’m moving around, the first gentle ripples of the day’s breezes disturb the surface. Had I been here any later I would have missed it. You like to think it’s good fortune but reflect on that fact that you’ve planned it for a week, constantly following the weather patterns, in the hope that you’ll get it right and leaving early enough to avoid all the problems that occur later.
#Nature

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

In two weeks

In two months

In three months

In four months

Our top choices for Northern Tasmania cottages

Queechy Motel

St Helens

Mimi

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

Bicheno by the Bay

Bicheno

Geoffrey

includes taxes & fees

9 Feb - 10 Feb

Brickendon

Longford

Fiona

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

The Duck House

Burnie

Belinda

includes taxes & fees

12 Feb - 13 Feb

Stanley Lakeside Spa Cabins

Stanley

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Angel's Aisle Cottages

Stanley

Iain

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

BINALONG BEACH COTTAGE Beachfront Next door to restaurant. King Bed for couples

Binalong Bay

Michelle

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

DOLPHIN LOOKOUT COTTAGE Overlooking Binalong Bay

Binalong Bay

Ellen

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

View all properties

Find holiday rentals that suit your style

Cabins

Aparthotels

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Top Northern Tasmania Hotel Reviews

Art Hotel on York

10/10 Excellent

"Great room, clean and a good size. Friendly staff. Nice outdoor courtyard."

Nightelier Devonport Gateway Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with friendly, welcoming staff. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the location is perfect — close to everything. Highly recommended. The only downside was the fire alarm going off around 1am, which meant the hotel had to be evacuated. That said, the staff member on duty was working alone and handled the situation incredibly well. The evacuation was calm, organised, and everyone was kept safe. Huge credit to him. Thank you for a great stay — I’ll definitely be back next time."

Find out more about Northern Tasmania