Accommodation at Mt Paul
Mt Paul on Freycinet offers two self-contained luxury lodges, suitable for
couples. These lodges were designed in conjunction with the Tasmanian School
of Architecture as part of an Environmentally Sustainable Design project,
and the owners have followed these principles as closely as possible during
construction. That does not mean that luxury has been compromised.
These lodges present a unique experience of comfort in a natural setting,
with king or twin beds, large hob-less showers, digital televisions and
DVD's with surround sound. Graced with exposed timbers, polished granite and
wooden floors - the luxury inside blends with the pure wilderness setting.
The lodges are fully insulated and heated with a log burner and electric
heaters, making them cosy and atmospheric at any time of the year. They also
have a fully-equipped kitchen and washing machine. If you wish to dine out in the evening, there are several
high quality restaurants only a few kilometres away.
Mt Paul on Freycinet has already received accolades from clients, who have
described it as "awesome" and "breathtaking". But don't take other people's
word for it - come and have a look for yourself.
Area Information
Mt Paul is a noticeable landform north of Coles Bay on the Freycinet
Peninsula. The twin forested dolerite peaks, joined by a saddle, rise some
260 - 280 metres above sea level, and have stunning views over the whole
peninsula. Mt Paul has a 100 year modern history including rough sheep
grazing, coal mining, and tree felling. In the 1990's, logging operations
brought access tracks and a cottage, and in 2004 two timber lodges for
visitors were built.
Today Mt Paul gives the appearance of a natural landscape, and adjoining the
National Park, forms a buffer zone for wildlife, offering peace and privacy
for guests. The area offers a wide range of activities and gastronomic
experiences, including bushwalking, kayaking, four wheel motor biking, sea
charters, scenic flights, wine tasting and oyster farm tours.
A botanical survey in 2003 identified 16 different forest communities on the
property, of which 6 are endangered and 5 are vulnerable. 70 species of
plant have so far been identified, including the rare Forest Germander,
Juniper Wattle, and Winged Spyridium, and the vulnerable Slender Tick
Trefoil, and Small Leafed Glycine. There is abundant wildlife including
wallabies, wombats, echidnas, quolls, possums, devils, sugar gliders and
other small marsupials. A bird species list has yet to be compiled, but Mt
Paul enjoys a great variety of forest and sea birds, and overlooks the
breeding grounds of the black swan.
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