The Highlander Arms Tarraleah Estate

The Highlander Arms Tarraleah Estate is located at Main Square on Oldina Drive, within the historic Tarraleah Estate in Tasmania’s Central Highlands. The venue forms part of an estate that combines accommodation, dining, recreation and functions in a rural setting surrounded by wilderness landscapes.

Tarraleah Estate provides a stop for travellers making the journey along the Lyell Highway, around two hours northwest of Hobart and on routes towards Lake St Clair, Strahan and Cradle Mountain. The Highlander Arms suits visitors looking to include food and drink in a broader estate stay, as well as travellers breaking up a longer western journey.

The setting is shaped by Tarraleah’s past as a residential area for workers and families involved in the development of Tasmania’s pioneering hydroelectric scheme. That history remains part of the estate’s character, with historic buildings and Art Deco architecture contributing to an atmosphere that is distinct from a standalone town venue. The wider property includes Tarraleah Lodge, Art Deco Cottages, the Cliff-Top House, the Scholars House, cabins and a caravan park.

The venue is suited to several types of visit. Couples can include it within a rural getaway, while groups can combine dining with an estate stay, gathering or organised function. It also provides a practical setting for travellers who want to pause between Hobart and Tasmania’s western destinations rather than make the full journey in one day.

The Highlander Arms is best understood as part of the Tarraleah Estate experience, where a historic settlement, accommodation options and a Central Highlands landscape come together. The location at Main Square gives the venue a connection to the estate’s built heritage, while the surrounding countryside provides a quieter setting than an urban restaurant or bar. Visitors seeking a meal or refreshments alongside a stay, event or road trip can place the venue within that wider context.