Great Lake Hotel. Tasmania

11/06/2026

Dark M**o hits the Central Highlands. Doing our best to paint the town (Miena) red.

09/06/2026

The word is out. Come and sit in front of one of our three lovely big fires.

When it comes to winter, Tasmania has it covered. Australia’s southernmost state is built for the cold, so pick a pub, tavern, bar or vineyard, pull up a chair next to the fire and get cosy: bit.ly/4dKHJBe

24/05/2026

We held our first Dark Sky Exploration Night last night. Stephen took us through a fantastic tour of the Galaxy above the Central Highlands, finishing off with a video of a rover landing on Jupiters largest moon, Titan.
If you would like to join us for one of our remaining 3 event nights, please go to https://www.trybooking.com/DLYYP

12/05/2026

The second edition of our Central Conversations series is scheduled for May 30, 2026. Tickets are on Try Booking for a conversation with Saul Eslake,

12/05/2026

09/05/2026

Galaxy open for viewing from the Great Lake Hotel on; 23 May, 20 June, 18 July, 22 August.

An evening framed by wonder and learning. Hosted by Elizabeth and Stephen Harvey, members of the Astronomical Society of Tasmania.

Dark Sky is a guided viewing experience exploring the makeup of the night sky, its astronomical bodies, and the sky above Tasmania’s Central Highlands.

Set against the quiet drama of the highlands, and hosted in a warm, comfortable environment. This is an invitation to discover and experience the night transformed into a living spectacle.

$55 incl. GST per person.

Guided Dark Sky session.

Complimentary Willie Smith Hot Spiced Cider and R&R Smith Apple Pie supper included.

Attendees receive 15% off accommodation.
Book online at www.mienavillage.com.au and use the code DSE0126

Dark Sky Exploration commences 7:00 PM on
23 May 2026.
20 June 2026
18 July 2026
22 August 2026
Reserve your seat for galaxy viewing now on Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/DLYYP

21/04/2026

We have been really happy to host the lads from the outdoor adventure show What’s Up Down Under for the last two days. They are in Tassie to shoot some shows for Channel 10 to be screened later in the year.
Thank you Johnno, Eric, Stuart and Tom for helping raise the ease of travel and unique experiences Tasmania has to offer.

17/04/2026

💫 Sponsor Appreciation 💫

GREAT LAKE HOTEL -onboard again this year as one of our major sponsors!

The Great Lake Hotel is the perfect place for a hearty, country pub meal, a place to relax or stock up on supplies. ⛄️

Thank you for your support in 2026! 🎣

Great Lake Hotel. Tasmania

17/04/2026

It’s always warm when you serve Hot Spiced Willie……oh and the roaring open fires help too.

13/04/2026