Waldheim Chalet
A restored replica of the wooden hut built in 1912 by Austrian-born naturalist Weindorfer, the man who pushed for the establishment of Cradle Mountain National Park.
Gustav Weindorfer climbed Cradle Mountain in 1910 and declared, 'This must become a national park for all the people.' In 1912 he built a hut in the valley from local King Billy pine timber to welcome visitors. He named it Waldheim, or 'Forest Home'. The current building is a 1976 reconstruction in its original form. A small exhibition inside tells the story of the park's creation, and a short Weindorfer forest walk runs beside it. Entry is free. It's located near Ronny Creek and can be reached by shuttle bus.
Opening hours
Open all day (indoor exhibitions open by day)
Nearby sights
- Overland Track
- Ronny Creek (Wombat Viewing)
- Crater Lake
- Marions Lookout
- Cradle Mountain & Dove Lake
- Enchanted Walk
- Cradle Mountain Summit Track
- Devils@Cradle