There is a $5 per person or $10 per family charge to enter the gallery which helps us maintain these spaces and continue to support Tasmanian artists through our residency and exhibition programs.
Entry is complimentary for guests of Cradle Mountain Hotel as well as Altitude Restaurant and Cradle Mountain Café diners.
Visitors are also invited to donate towards the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program to assist research into the Devil Facial Tumour Disease.
Depending on your pace and time frame it can take from 20 mins to 2 hours.
The Gallery was built in 2002 by Doherty’s and officially opened by then Senator, Dr Bob Brown with Patricia Sabine as the inaugural curator. It was then purchased by Federal Hotels followed by RACT in 2014 and NRMA in 2021. Cradle Mountain Hotel, Freycinet Lodge on the east coast, as well as Strahan Village and Gordon River Cruises on the west coast of Tasmania, now sit within the NRMA Tasmania portfolio.
There is no cafe in the gallery, however Altitude Restaurant and Lounge Bar at the Hotel offers a delicious array of food and refreshments, and is only a two minute walk away.
The gallery gift shop has a small selection of delicious local packaged treats and snacks.
Depending of your pace and time frame, it can take anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours to experience the gallery. It is a beautiful, expansive space comprising of 12 rooms circling a Tasmanian bush garden with more than 27 species endemic to the state.
Entry is via our well-stocked gift shop that displays the best of Tasmanian made arts, crafts, produce and souvenirs. The gallery is keep warm by log fires throughout.
There are four permanent exhibitions within the gallery:
In addition to our permanent exhibitions we have 5 galleries showcasing an annual program of contemporary art by Tasmanian artists and designers. Each gallery is 8 meters square metres with 4 metre walls to the ceiling, with more windows set into a ceiling recess.
For those who wish to engage a little further we have the Drawing Room; a place to sit, read, type a letter, write a poem or draw a picture.
Yes, there is full access to the galleries and shop through the front entrance.
Yes, there are male, female and disabled toilets provided that can be accessed from the gallery foyer.
Yes, you can take photographs for your own use, unless there is signage indicating otherwise. If you are publishing photographs online or on social media it is important to credit the artist and the gallery. All artwork has copyright attached to it and cannot be reproduced without the permission of the artist.
Yes, we have a large shop that is full of Tasmanian arts, crafts, produce and souvenirs. There are places to sit and read and it’s a relaxing atmosphere to spend time in. Credit card facilities are available.
Yes, almost everything you see in the gallery is for sale or can be sourced by our friendly staff. Make sure to speak to the staff in the gift shop if you see something you like and they will be happy to assist you.
Yes, if you are traveling and want your artwork delivered to your home we can arrange this for you. We will source a quote for shipping and manage the wrapping and transportation, so you can enjoy the rest of your holiday and wait for your art to arrive.
Applications can be made through the Annual Exhibition Call Out which is issued one year in advance.
Our 2022 Exhibition Call Out is now closed. To express your interest for our 2023 program, please email [email protected] and our team will be in contact when submissions open.
You can also stay up to date with future Exhibition Call Outs on our website and social media platforms.
We do focus on Tasmanian artists, however, if you have an interesting project/exhibition that demonstrate a proven connection to Tasmania and responds to the Gallery themes of Wilderness, Environment and Place, we will be happy to hear from you.
Please contact our team via [email protected]
The Wilderness Gallery is part of the Cradle Mountain Hotel property that is the first hotel you will see as you drive along Cradle Mountain Road. It is on the right hand side of the road and the gallery is directly opposite the hotel.
From Hobart and southern Tasmania: take the Midlands Highway (1) through Campbell Town, turn left at Perth, then take the Bass Highway (1), turning left at Elizabeth Town to Sheffield, then turning off to Cradle Mountain.
From Launceston drive along the Bass Highway (1) via Deloraine, (turning off at Elizabeth Town to Sheffield), or from Devonport drive via Sheffield, then turning off to Cradle Mountain.
