The incomparable beauty of Cradle Mtn & its surrounding area is enjoyed by countless thousands every year
After lunch we headed back on the shuttle to walk into
chalet called "Waldheim"
Gustav called his chalet
"Waldheim"
meaning "Forest Home"
A very rustic chalet, but had a special charm & they must have had some wonderful times there, entertaining their friends & guests
Gustav Weindorfer emigrated from Austria in 1900 aged 26
(Gustav on left in the picture & his wife Kate)
In the summer of 1910, Gustav & his wife Kate climbed Cradle Mtn
& Gustav gazing all around at the spectacular view made his famous pronouncement
"this must be a national park for the people for all time. It is magnificant & people must know about & enjoy it. His epiphany was to transform their lives
They purchased 200 acres of land in a valley near Cradle Mtn & Gustav started to build an alpine chalet next to an ancient forest of King Billy pines
By Christmas 1912, they were ready to receive their first guests
Bath house
In May 1922 an area of some 6,400 hectares from Cradle Mtn to Lake St Clair was declared a
"scenic reserve & wildlife sanctuary".
The work that had begun on the mountain top was completed in December 1982, when the area was added to the World Heritage list, ensuring its unique wonders are protected for "all time"
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