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Giants' Table and Cottages
Star rating : 4.0
"My personal highlight were the ponds behind the cottages where you can have a coffee in the morning watching a platypus having breakfast. Amazing!" — Stephan, December 2022
Cottages
See AllCottage 1-A Sleeps up to four people in two rooms. Perfect for a couple or a family. It has one large bedroom with a queen bed and a twin single room. A modern, open plan living area merges the kitchen, dining and lounge room. The bathroom features a shower and a spacious two person spa. Perfect for relaxing, rejuvenating soaks in the evenings. With electric heating throughout, you’ll stay warm and toasty in those cooler months.Cottage 1-B Sleeps up to five people in two bedrooms. Great for a family. It has a queen bed and a triple single room. A modern open plan living area merges the kitchen, dining and lounge room. The bathroom features a shower and a spacious two person spa. Perfect for relaxing, rejuvenating soaks in the evenings. With reverse cycle air-conditioning and electric blankets, you’ll stay warm and toasty in those cooler months.Cottage 2 Sleeps up to twelve people in six bedrooms. Ideal for a big group or a few families. It has two queen bedrooms and four twin rooms. Equipped with a modern kitchen/ dining room and a separate lounge room. With three toilets and two shower rooms (1 that includes a bath) there will be no waiting in line! At the end of a big day, you can enjoy the ambience and charm of sitting around the crackling wood heater. Electric heating is also available.Cottage 3 Sleeps up to ten people in five bedrooms. Ideal for a larger group or family. It has two queen rooms and three twin rooms. Equipped with a modern open plan kitchen/ dining room and a separate lounge room. It features a large deck, where you can sit back and take in the picturesque view of the stream fed platypus ponds. There are two bathrooms with showers and one that includes a bath.In the evenings, you can enjoy the ambience and charm of sitting around the crackling wood heater. Electric heating is also available.Cottage 4 Sleeps up to eight people in four bedrooms. Great for a large group or family. It has a king bedroom, one queen room and two twin single rooms. It features a large deck where you can sit back and take in the picturesque view of the stream fed platypus ponds. It also has its own private yard. There are two bathrooms, one with a shower and bath and the king room ensuite includes a spacious two person spa. Perfect for relaxing, rejuvenating soaks in the evenings. With electric heating throughout, you’ll stay warm and toasty in those cooler months.Cottage 5 Sleeps up to twelve people in five bedrooms. This cottage is ideal for a large group or a few families. It has a queen room, two twin singles, one triple room (two singles and a sofa bed) and a room with a queen bed and a single bed. A modern, open plan living area merges the fully equipped kitchen, dining room and lounge area. There are two bathrooms (one with a bath). It also has its own private yard and deck. With electric heating and cooling throughout, you’ll stay warm in those winter months and cool in the summer months.Cottage 6-A Sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms. Perfect for a couple or family. It has a double room and a twin single room. A modern, open plan living area merges the kitchen, dining and lounge area. You can sit back and relax on the deck and take in the view of the gardens and natural beauty of the area. The bathroom includes a shower and bath. With electric heating throughout, you’ll stay warm and toasty in those cooler months.Cottage 6-B Sleeps up to five people in two bedrooms. Perfect for a couple or family. It has a double room and a twin single room. A modern, open plan living area merges the kitchen, dining and lounge area. You can sit back and relax on the deck and take in the view of the gardens and natural beauty of the area. The bathroom includes a shower and bath. With electric heating throughout, you’ll stay warm and toasty in those cooler months.Cottage 7 Sleeps up to twelve people in five bedrooms. This cottage is ideal for a big group or a few families. It includes a queen bedroom, three twin rooms and a quad room (with two single beds and a queen bed). It has a kitchen, a dining room and a separate lounge room. There are two bathrooms. One is a double shower room and the other has a shower and bath. The cottage also has three separate toilets, so there will be no waiting in line! After a big day, you can enjoy the ambience and charm of sitting around the crackling wood heater. Electric heating is also available.
Welcome to Maydena
Read MoreTake in the majestic, misty mountain views and see the abundance of wildlife. Maydena is the perfect place to completely unwind and feel at one with nature.
With so much to do, including mountain bike riding, rainforest walks and trout fishing, there’s something for everyone!
Surrounded by natural beauty, Maydena is also the perfect place to completely unwind and relax.
It’s no wonder our guests love staying here!
Attractions
See All1) Maydena Bike Park If shredding is your thing, this world-class gravity focused Mountain Bike Park will have you exhilarated and on a high, for sure!With over 73 trails to explore, there is something to suit all ability levels from beginners to elite riders.MTB professionals offer lessons and coaching so you can develop and refine your skills.There’s a canteen that serves great meals and after a day’s ride, you can relax and unwind in the Beer Garden.Bike hire is available.Maydena Bike Park is open 7 days a week from September to April. Days are reduced from May to August.It’s located just 700 meters from Giants' Table Cottages.More information: https://www.maydenabikepark.com/2) Mt Field National Park This is one of Tasmania’s oldest and most diverse national parks, home to an abundance of wildlife. The first park entrance includes a Visitor Centre and picnic facilities. This is also where you’ll find the famous Russell Falls (arguably the most impressive waterfalls in Tasmania). They are an easy, 15 minute walk from the Visitor Centre. The second visitor area is located on Lake Dobson. Here you can do some longer walks. In the warmer months, you can admire the vibrant wildflowers and marvel in the exquisite flora. As you climb to higher altitudes, you’ll notice the unique alpine vegetation. In Winter, you will see spectacular glacial lakes and dramatic mountain scenery, with the option to do some cross country or downhill skiing. It’s no wonder it’s known as ‘the park for all seasons.’Mt Field National Park is just a 34 minute drive (22 km) from Giants’ Table Cottages.More information: https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/mount-field-national-park3) Wilderness Walks - Short and sweet Junee Cave Track This is a moderately easy walk that takes 20-30 minutes. The trail follows the crystal-clear Junee River. You walk through the under storey of the rainforest and then into open woodland. Then you arrive at the mouth of a vast underground labyrinth of limestone caves. The Junee- Florentine karst system has two of the deepest caves in Australia! Aboriginal heritage is preserved in some of these caves such as tools, animal bones, hearths and hand stencils.The start of the Junee Cave track is just an 8 minute drive (3.4 km) from Giants’ Table Cottages.More information: https://www.et.org.au/junee_caves_trackCreepy Crawly Nature Trail WalkThis easy, 20 minute (0.5 km) return walk takes you through the cool temperate rainforest in the Franklin- Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. The track has some stairs and a gentle slope in some sections. Information displays are along the walk so you can learn about Tasmania’s unique flora and fauna. This is a 30 minute drive from Giants’ Table Cottages.More information: https://tasmania.com/things-to-do/hiking-walking/creepy-crawly-nature-trail-walk/Twisted Sister Loop WalkThis walk takes approximately 20 minutes return (0.6 km). It leads you through the rainforest, where you can spot many exotic fungi species. You walk through a small wetland before reaching the base of a huge Eucalyptus regnant tree, named the ‘Twisted Sister.’ The beginning of the walk (near Florentine) is a 20 minute drive from Giants’ Table Cottages.For more information: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/tasmania/twisted-sister-loop-off-timbs-track4) The Summit - Sensational Sunset Views The dramatic panoramic views will take your breath away. At 1,100 meters above sea level, the Summit Building is the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the South West Wilderness. You can take a bus here from the Maydena Bike Park. Indulge in a mountain top feast paired with Tasmania’s finest wine, beer or spirits. Check the website for current bus times and dining options. Bookings are essential. The bus leaves just 700 meters from Giants’ Table Cottages.More information: https://www.maydenabikepark.com/summit-sunset-apres/5) Trout Fishing The Tyenna River is known as the best trout fishing river in Australia. Large populations of small to medium brown and rainbow trout provide excellent sport for all methods of angling. A number of trophy fish are taken in the Tyenna River each season! You will need a current angling licence to fish in any inland water in Tasmania. Make sure you buy your licence prior to arriving. Tyenna River access areas are just a 2 minute stroll from the Giants’ Table Cottages. More information: https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/fisheries/waters-a-z/tyenna-river/6) Styx - Walk in the Valley of the Giants Experience the wonder of the towering Giant Ash trees- the largest and tallest eucalyptus trees on the planet! The conservation area has numerous species that measure over 90 metres high. Walk at the feet of these dominating giants and appreciate the rainforest that supports them in this World Heritage Wilderness Area.The two best sign posted short walks are: ‘The Styx Rivers Walk’ and the ‘Big Tree Reserve walk’ which has a boardwalk and viewing platform. Take care on other walks, as some are not as well signed posted. This is just a 40 minute drive from Giants’ Table Cottages. More information: https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/styx-tall-trees-conservation-area7) Abseiling For those seeking something daring, this abseiling adventure will be sure to give you an adrenaline rush! At 140 meters high, the Gordon Dam is the world’s highest commercial abseil. Aardvark Adventures run these most days. Bookings are essential. This is just an hour drive from Giants’ Table Cottages.More information and to book: https://www.aardvarkadventures.com.au/abseiling8) Kayaking Tours Fancy kayaking in some of Tasmania’s wildest, most pristine rivers and lakes?Tassie Bound Adventure Tours offer a range of options for all abilities. You can paddle with platypuses down the serene Derwent River or for a faster paced experience, you can get your heart rate up, navigating through some natural river rollercoasters.You may prefer to float on the amber waters of Lake Pedder and take in the stunning scenery and quartzite beaches. Here you can immerse yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage Wilderness. Tours operate from September until mid-May each year. For more information and to book: https://tassiebound.com.au/9) Magnificent Marriot Falls To access these stunning water falls, take the rainforest walk that runs alongside the Tyenna River. It is a moderate level (grade 3) hike and takes approximately 1.5 hours (5 km return). Please note: When you reach the grass plain clearing from the forest, you will need to locate the metal poles and metallic arrows that will guide you back onto the track of the next section of forest. Marriot Falls Track carpark is less than a 10 min drive from Giants’ Table Cottages.More information: https://waterfallsoftasmania.com.au/waterfalls/marriotts_falls10) Rail Track Riders This is certainly a novel experience, where you can sit back and pedal along the historical rail line that was once used to haul timber. There are three styles of riders that can sit two, three or four people. Suitable for all ages.Unlike bike seats, the riders have full seats complete with back rests, so you can sit back in comfort as you journey through fern laden rainforest on either side.There are two ride options that pass through historical remnants such as miners’ old boarding huts and dry cement silos that were used during the construction of the Gordon hydroelectric power station. Rides take approximately 1.25 hours (return). Bookings are essential. Start in Maydena, just a 4 minute walk from Giants’ Table Cottages.More Information and to book: https://www.railtrackriders.com.au/
