The Veterans Retreat

Recharge and reconnect

Up to 11 guests, 4 bedrooms, dog-friendly, 1–7 nights,

2 Galaxia Avenue, Interlaken.

A modern 2-bedroom unit sleeping up to 4 guests at Lake Sorell, Tasmania. Fully accessible, professional IT suite, Starlink, BBQ. Managed by veteran volunteers.

About the Retreat

A spacious, light-filled four-bedroom house sitting on the shores of Lake Sorell in Tasmania's Central Highlands. The Veterans Retreat sleeps up to 11 guests and is designed for veterans, families and communities who need space to breathe, rest and reconnect.

About 1.5 hours from both Hobart and Launceston — close enough to get to, far enough away to feel it.

Rates

Members $40 per person, per night ·

Non-members $60 per person, per night

Exclusive use of the whole facility. Bookings confirmed after committee approval and payment.

What's included

  • Wood heater

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • Coffee machine

  • BBQ

  • Wi Fi

  • Smart TV

  • Aircon

  • Lake views

What to Bring

The Veterans' Retreat is a community-run space managed by veteran volunteers — not a commercial Airbnb. We ask all guests to arrive self-sufficient and self-contained so the space stays ready for everyone who follows.

Please bring the following as a minimum, along with your food and drinks:

  • Bedding — pillows, sheets and blankets

  • Towels and tea towels

  • Fire lighters, kindling and matches

  • Bin liners

  • Toilet paper

  • Dishwashing detergent

Please note: there are no laundry facilities at the Retreat.

Some items may occasionally be available on-site, but please do not rely on this.

A modern 2-bedroom unit sleeping up to 4 guests at Lake Sorell, Tasmania. Fully accessible, professional IT suite, Starlink, BBQ. Managed by veteran volunteers.
A modern 2-bedroom unit sleeping up to 4 guests at Lake Sorell, Tasmania. Fully accessible, professional IT suite, Starlink, BBQ. Managed by veteran volunteers.
A modern 2-bedroom unit sleeping up to 4 guests at Lake Sorell, Tasmania. Fully accessible, professional IT suite, Starlink, BBQ. Managed by veteran volunteers.
A modern 2-bedroom unit sleeping up to 4 guests at Lake Sorell, Tasmania. Fully accessible, professional IT suite, Starlink, BBQ. Managed by veteran volunteers.
A modern 2-bedroom unit sleeping up to 4 guests at Lake Sorell, Tasmania. Fully accessible, professional IT suite, Starlink, BBQ. Managed by veteran volunteers.
A modern 2-bedroom unit sleeping up to 4 guests at Lake Sorell, Tasmania. Fully accessible, professional IT suite, Starlink, BBQ. Managed by veteran volunteers.
Native eucalyptus bushland surrounding the TVA accommodation at Interlaken

Surrounding adventures

The Central Highlands puts some of Tasmania's best experiences right on your doorstep.

  • Excellent trout fishing at Lake Sorell and Lake Crescent

  • Golf courses, cafes, pubs and supermarkets in Oatlands and Bothwell

  • Safe, quiet streets for kids on bikes

  • Scenic drives through the Central Highlands

  • Stargazing — some of the darkest skies in Tasmania

 

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