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Wandering Trout

2.5 star property

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Restaurant
Exterior
Garden
Exterior
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$310
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July

Explore the area

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100 Pioneer Dr, Mole Creek, TAS, 7304
  • Place, Marakoopa Cave
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mole Creek Karst National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Trowunna Wildlife Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Mole Creek

At Wandering Trout, you'll be 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Mole Creek Karst National Park and 5.2 km (3.3 mi) from Trowunna Wildlife Park. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Wandering Trout, serves local and international cuisine. Wandering Trout is the motel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a garden and a communal living room. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Mole Creek motel include Mole Creek Caves and Mersey River Conservation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Marakoopa Cave - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sensation Gorge Conservation Area - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mole Creek Karst National Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Trowunna Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mersey Hill Karst Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Railton Station - 37 min drive
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bozzey Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wandering Trout - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Laurelberry At Mole Creek Guest House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Silk - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Amanita - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Wandering Trout

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Wandering Trout also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and a communal living room.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mole Creek motel.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1890
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Wandering Trout offers 6 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Mole Creek motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a fee of AUD 120; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • Wandering Trout
  • Wandering Trout

Things to do

  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: AUD 120

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Wandering Trout Motel
Wandering Trout Mole Creek
Wandering Trout Motel Mole Creek

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wandering Trout?

No, Wandering Trout does not offer an airport shuttle service.

How much does it cost to stay at Wandering Trout?

As of 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wandering Trout on 8 Jul 2026 start from NZ$310, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wandering Trout?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Wandering Trout?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wandering Trout?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wandering Trout Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy stay in a lovely old building. Cool cinema room and very hospitable hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food; lovely spot to relax
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views on the mountain range. Great food and nice beers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Venue helpful staff old world hospitality
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Satomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice atmosphere in the old style building with artistic touch. The room was well prepared and we felt very welcomed. We also enjoyed the food and drinks at the bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Ironstone room, which was large, homely and had a great view of Cradle Mountain. It was easy to check in and very friendly staff. We booked the tomahawk steak dinner and it did not disappoint! The light breakfast consists of Muesli and yoghurt which was also a nice start to the day. We would highly recommend staying here and wish we had longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good base for what we wanted to do in the area

Good base for what we wanted to do in the area. Room spacious and clean no tv in room. Little expensive compared to some places we have stayed in while travelling around Tasmania
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bas

Wandering Trout

Spacious accommodation. Quiet and close to Mole Creek Hotel which provides very good Tassie Tiger pies at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No choice of breakfast and expected to do own dishes. Definitely over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An older hotel well renovated. On-street parking on the outskirts of a small country town. Dinner menu was limited but OK. Breakfast was self-serve cereal and yoghurt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No off street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere was amazing! Wonderful food and service. Room was comfortable and clean. We came here as a stop over from Cradle Mountain and was not disappointed. Not only was the room comfortable and worth the price (particularly given the time of year we visisted), the staff were all very friendly and the whole place has a wonderful atmosphere. If you visit and like being able to mingle, we definitely recommend the set dinners they offer from Wednesday to Sunday. You get the chance to mingle with other patrons of the hotel as you eat and the food was amazing quality! Definitely recommend if you are ever in the area. They do have limited rooms, so you are best to book.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike

Old school hotel which is fine, has a lot of character but is a bit Fawlty Towers with instructions as to what you are permitted to eat and the requirement to clean your own dishes after breakfast. I understand that some guests could/would try to exceed the allocated breakfast but there are ways to do that without becoming overbearing with written directions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a tough time finding our way into the accommodation as we did not receive any special instructions from hotels.com and there was no staff since the brewery was closed for business. Our sim card wasn't able to make calls and luckily Susie replied our fb message and guided us into the premises. The bed was comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. It was a waste that we arrived on the days that the brewery was closed for business. Otherwise, it would have been perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Demetrius

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
100's of weird larvae in the window seal which made their way into the bed. Young bloke in reception came up, vacuumed, changed the sheets and we moved the bed to the other side of the room. Gave me a complimentary bottle of wine which was nice, but we had a terrible sleep worrying about larvae crawling on us (which they didn't). Woke up to find the window seal full of larvae again. Bought a 4 pack of beer to take home with me, only to find they were out of date when I got home. Lot's of potenial, but need greater attention to detail
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

ホストの方が親切でした！ ホテルの周辺も静かで素敵な景色でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glymn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Juliarna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023