Weindorfers bathhouse
Gustav Weindorfer's bathhouse at Waldheim (his forest home), Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. (photograph: Luke O'Brien)

Waldheim Chalet

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5m (from the main Waldheim carpark), 100m
Grade 2: Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.
Supervise children. Tracks are subject to severe weather conditions – weather may change quickly.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
Waldheim Chalet is located off the Dove Lake Road at the northern end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Walk or drive along Connells Avenue from Ronny Creek.

About

​​​​Nestled among the myrtles and King Billy pines at Cradle Valley, Waldheim Chalet provides an insight into the early history of the Cradle Mountain area and the people who played a pivotal role in the establishment of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Gustav and Kate Weindorfer.

The Weindorfers built the rustic home and guest chalet in 1912, naming it Waldheim, meaning 'forest home'.

Waldheim Chalet continued to be used for accommodation until 1974. In 1976, Waldheim was demolished following a fire and a replica was built using traditional bush carpentry techniques. Made from shingles split from King Billy pine, it is an accurate reconstruction of the chalet as it had appeared at the time of Gustav's death in 1932.

Waldheim is no longer used for accommodation, although nearby Waldheim Cabins offer accommodation. A visual and audio display inside Waldheim details the rich history of the chalet and the renowned hospitality and colourful lives of Gustav and Kate Weindorfer.​