Hotels in Derwent Bridge, Tasmania
3 Bridge Wilderness Hotel
3 Bridge Wilderness Hotel Motel or Backpacker accommodation Open fires Counter meals A wilderness retreat idealy located between Hobart and Strahan. For your wilderness experience this Pub in a lodge style has everything including open fires...
Information on Derwent Bridge, TAS 7140
Derwent Bridge is a small lakeside settlement in Tasmania's Central Highlands, situated on the shores of Lake St Clair within Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
This peaceful town serves as the southern gateway to the famous Overland Track and offers stunning wilderness scenery. The area features the historic Derwent Bridge Chalets and the Wall in the Wilderness, a remarkable carved timber sculpture depicting Highland history.
Popular with bushwalkers, anglers, and nature enthusiasts, Derwent Bridge provides an ideal base for exploring Tasmania's pristine alpine landscapes.
Travel options
Derwent Bridge connects to Hobart via the scenic Lyell Highway (A10), approximately 2.5 hours southeast. The Great Western Tiers lie northeast via Highland Lakes Road. Access to Cradle Mountain requires driving north through the Central Highlands. TassieLink operates regular coach services connecting Derwent Bridge to Hobart and other regional centers. The town serves as a crucial rest stop between the east and west coasts. From here, visitors can easily reach Strathgordon, Lake Pedder, and the Southwest National Park via Gordon River Road.