The scones here are probably the best anywhere in hiking or driving distance from Cradle Mountain.

You won't have difficulty finding the Guest House; it's just opposite the big hand-painted map of the area, slap in the middle of the very small Mole Creek.

There's cheerful country decor and a cheerful country menu. It's a good refuelling spot for hungry explorers who yearn for a freshly made burger with the lot or a big breakfast, but it's the scones that are really special. They're crisp on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, served with home-made jam and just enough cream to call it a reward not an indulgence.

Strike up a conversation with one of the locals who've come down from the hills and you'll get an unfiltered take on one of the sides of the logging vs wilderness debate.