There are panoramic views from its flat top, so either take the chairlift or get your heart pumping with the steep walk up – it’s one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks. Another top option for nature lovers is Stanley Seal Cruises. Since this eco-cruise began in 1999, fur seals have been spotted every time. You’ll also see the Nut’s sheer cliffs, and maybe whales and mutton birds too.

The mix of new and historic accommodation nestled in the Tarkine’s south makes it a convenient, cosy base for rainforest exploration.Wherever you go and however you travel, temperate rainforest flora and fauna abound. Celery-top and Huon pines are among the tree species, while ferns, moss, fungi and lichen thrive alongside mammals such as wombats and quolls – you might even spot a Tasmanian Devil. Birds include black currawongs and azure kingfishers.

Stretch your legs on the 20-minute Enchanted Walk before lunch close by at Cradle Mountain Lodge, or go straight for the 2-3 hour Dove Lake circuit with sweeping views of the mountain. Either way you’ll tick off yet another Great Short Walk.