New luxury retreats unveiled for Tasmanian boutique resort

Award-winning Tasmanian boutique resort Pumphouse Point has unveiled two new premium retreats overlooking Lake St Clair.

The two new premium accommodation options will join the existing signature retreat - the pinnacle of the Pumphouse Point experience - to create a trio of retreats, elevating the resort’s luxury offering in response to rising demand for high-end accommodation in Tasmania’s remote Central Highlands.

The $2.25 million development by owner-operators NRMA Parks and Resorts is the first phase of a new round of capital investment with enhancements designed to raise the property’s boutique luxury offering.

The new suites are set on the edge of Lake St Clair and surrounded by native bushland for privacy. They have floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the lake and its historic pumphouse.

Each retreat features a king bed with premium linens, a lounge area for relaxing, an outdoor terrace, fireplace and sink-in bathtub.

Guests will enjoy all-inclusive dining and drinks, with Tasmanian local produce the focus in the Heritage Shorehouse restaurant. There is also an in-suite mini bar with local goodies, wines, and Tasmanian craft beers and ciders.

 A range of new experiences are also on the horizon including a Pumphouse Point History Tour, where guests joined a guided, 45-minute walk taking in the 1930s-designed Pumphouse, the Flume Walk, Shorehouse and man-made lagoon, as well as a chocolate tasting journey in partnership with Tasmanian chocolatier House of Anvers.

NRMA Parks and Resorts Chief Executive Officer Paul Davies said the new retreats were the first step in a series of planned enhancements to guest experiences at Pumphouse Point, led by the member organisation’s "ongoing investment in Tasmania’s high-value nature-based tourism offering", including the nearby Derwent Bridge hotel.

“Pumphouse Point is well established as one of Tasmania’s iconic accommodations, a must-visit on many travellers’ lists and this investment in the property’s high-end inventory will see the next stage in the evolution of the destination as a whole,” Davies said.

“NRMA Parks and Resorts has made a significant commitment to tourism in the state with ongoing investment across accommodation, Gordon River Cruises, Sixt car hire, Coral Expeditions and Electric Highways Tasmania.

“We’re keen to put Pumphouse Point front and centre in travellers’ minds, with the beautiful new retreats set overlooking the lake and historic Pumphouse ideal for a special occasion getaway, for hikers and adventurers seeking some luxury and great dining and drinks at the end of the day, road trippers and people seeking a quiet, tranquil escape.

“We think the new retreats, along with an enhanced food and beverage offering and soon-to-be-announced new experiences program will offer guests a great excuse to come and discover the natural beauty of Pumphouse Point, Lake St Clair and the national park."

Rates for the retreats start at $1,950 and include all dining, drinks and mini bar with local gourmet treats. See https://www.pumphousepoint.com.au/book-now/ or call 1800 766 133.