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Arthur Riverfront & Sea Lodge

Witness amazing sunsets from the front patio.
Downstream Unit on right
Floorplan
Absolute riverfront looking north and west to the surf
Huge living area - Upstream
Upstream Unit: kitchen bench, dining, lounge, view
Downstream Unit kitchen/living area and view
Sunny Downstream Unit: door connecting to other Unit
Downstream Unit main bedroom
Wheelchair accessible shower in Downstream Unit bathroom
Arthur River flowing into sea and MV George Robinson
The beach 300m from house

Enjoy absolute river frontage in this newly rebuilt, stylish and top quality property of two self-contained units (2 and 3 bedrooms) that can be connected to accommodate up to 12 people.

Luxury, looking over beautiful wild sea and river

Arthur River, TAS [Location map...]

Up to 12 people, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

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From $130 to $395 couple per night

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Guest Reviews (14)

"A beautiful, well-equipped place with a great view - a pity that the weather wasn't great to go with it!"

- David, -Feb '13

"Location & Proximatey to the beach. Easy and relaxed layout and set up."

- Cheryl, -Nov '12

"We LOVED this place!!! Will definitely be back! :)"

- Jade, -Nov '12

"Very roomy and clean living, lounge and kitchen. Bathroom and laundry clean and modern too. All modern appliances. Great location right on the river. Only negatives would be needs a modern bbq and..."

- Walker, -Jan '12

"As we used to own the original shack, I was feeling a bit dubious about staying as a guest in the new, modernized guest house. However, the new owners have done a great job and, thankfully, the view ..."

- Michelle, -Oct '11

"Size of living area (it was huge) & kitchen was great. Enjoyed the real fire. Would prefer separate bath & shower rather than an all in one. Need to stock up on food in Smithton, nowhere to eat nearby..."

- Jody, -Oct '11

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- Ben, -Feb '11

"Beautiful place and lovely neighbours."

- Susan, -Jan '11

"Arthur Riverfront and Sealodge exceeded our expectations for both location, layout and amenities. It was certainly a location and accommodation highlight during our 2 week holiday. How could you bea..."

- Andrew, -May '10

"The property was just great. The lounge layout,Dining and kitchen were first class. Everything about the accommodation impressed us.The quality of the furnishings, very impressive. Undercover access w..."

- Bruce, TAS -Mar '10

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Accreditation and awards for 'Arthur Riverfront & Sea Lodge':

2009 National Winner TakeABreak People's Choice Accessible Holiday Accommodation

2009 State Winner (TASMANIA) TakeABreak Group Holiday Accommodation

Holiday house, Holiday unit, Self-contained apartment

The recently rebuilt Lodge (Jan 2008) commands an absolute riverfront position on the southern bank of Arthur River, just upstream of where it flows west into the pounding surf of the Southern Ocean.

The Lodge consistently exceeds the expectations of its guests, some of whom state that this was their best accommodation in Tasmania (see unsolicited testimonials).

The Lodge can be rented as a single large property, or each Unit separately.

The unusual and stylish design of the Lodge was significantly influenced by the sprawling family "shack" from which it was developed and by the wish to showcase the view, whilst trapping the warmth of the sun. The result is a one-of-a-kind design, with interesting and varied angles inside and out. The visual impact of the unusually spacious living areas is enhanced by their high, raked ceilings, exposed beams and by the clean modern decor.

Both of the sunny living/kitchen/dining rooms and the extensive front patio look out to the north and west over the stupendous view of the ocean and Arthur River. Few properties in Tasmania could claim a better ocean/river view from both inside and out. The patio is sheltered from the south and south-west winds. Market umbrellas provide shade.

The Lodge won 2 awards:a national one for accessible accommodation (Downstream Unit), and one for the best large group accommodation in Tasmania.

Each unit is a sun-trap. Even it is freezing outside, you will be warm, as the units are well insulated and heated throughout. Both of the spacious living/kitchen/dining rooms have a wood stove for which wood is provided. Alternatively, use the reverse-cycle air-conditioning. The 2008 rebuild included completely new kitchens, quality new furnishings, fittings and decoration throughout.

The entire Lodge is ideal for 2 families, or for groups up to 12, if the double sofa bed is used in the main room of the Upstream Unit. An internal connecting door gives easy access between the 2 main rooms.

Locality

The Arthur River village is the only easily accessed settlement that faces the Southern Ocean on the Tasmanian West Coast. The village straddles the mouth of the wild and undammed river, in the middle of the extensive Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area.

Wild life abounds in and around the village, which animals treat as part of their home. A large wombat lives in the storm drain beside the Lodge and frequently ambles across the front lawn which is mowed by the wallabies. A spotted quoll has been, well, spotted crossing this lawn. The property just across the river from the Lodge is famed for viewing devils in the wild. There is plenty of bird life.

The village is a great, but little-known destination for fishermen, with trout in the river and good beach and rock fishing.

The coast north of the village is famed for its surf, which attracts national wave-sailing and surfing events. At other times uncrowded breaks are a certainty.

The coast is a favourite for beach-driving and has some really challenging 4 wheel drive tracks.

Roads connect the village to the Tarkine Forest inland. Alternatively, you can experience the Tarkine by taking a boat 15km up the river. If you prefer being hosted, catch the characterful MV George Robinson which leaves the village for upriver most mornings, except in mid winter.

There are many attractions in a 100km radius, including pretty, historic Stanley and the huge dairy and wind farm at Woolnorth, right on the top left hand corner of Tasmania.

An excellent sealed road reaches the village from the north. The scenic Western Explorer road continues south from the village to Strahan and Southern Tasmania. This road is mainly unsealed, but is well-maintained and suitable for a 2 wheel drive car.

Amenities of the Lodge

UPSTREAM UNIT. The main room has a very high, peaked ceiling and is huge (6.5x11m), so there is plenty of space for everyone: there are 2 lounging zones, one of which has a wood stove, a dining area and a large, extensively equipped kitchen. Firewood is provided.

This unit has 3 bedrooms, each with safe wall-panel heaters. One has a queen bed, one a double and the small third bedroom has 2 bunk beds.The bathroom has a shower /bath and WC and there is a second WC in the separate, fully equipped laundry.

DOWNSTREAM UNIT. The main room provides generous kitchen/dining/living areas and has a raked ceiling and wood stove. Firewood is provided.

There are 2 bedrooms, each with safe, wall-mounted panel heaters. One has a queen bed, the other, two single beds. The WC and laundry facilities are also housed in the bathroom. For specifics on accessibility features, see below.

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428, Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Cruising, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Motor Bike Friendly, One Night Bookings Welcome, Pet friendly, Water sports, Waterfront, Windsurfing/Kitesailing

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ, Boat Hire, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Cable/Satellite TV, CD Player, Clothes dryer, Cooking facilities, Dishwasher, DVD, Electric stove, Fireplace, Heaters provided, Highchair, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Level access, Linen supplied, Lock up storage, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Patio, Pets Welcome Indoors, Reverse cycle heating, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Walk to the shops, Washing machine, Wheelchair accessible facilities

4WD Tours

Tarkine Tours- +61 (0)6458 2038 provide full day and 2-3 day camping tours which take you south along the extremely isolated coast to Sandy Cape which can only be reached by driving along the beaches and on unmade tracks over headlands. 4WD opportunities abound for self-drive adventurers.

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428

Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Shower has shower bars, chair, moveable shower head, Door frames are wider to suit wheelchairs, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property, Some stairs, described below, The toilet is fitted with railings/grip bars and large enough to fit full size wheelchair..

The Downstream Unit meets AS 1428, apart from the first bedroom that has a queen bed. The Lodge is situated on land that slopes gently towards the river. There are few steps externally, all of which can be avoided to gain access to all parts of the property. The narrowest point on the concrete path that is the main access to the Downstream Units is 83 cm, but there is an alternative access route that is not limited in width around the other side of the building.

The largest external door is the sliding door which opens onto the patio. This has a maximum opening of 108 cm. This door has an external lip of 6cm; internally, the lip is 4cm.

The second, wheelchair accessible bedroom has 2 single beds on castors. In the kitchen, both the microwave and convection ovens are underbench and the fridge is floor-standing with a door that is hinged for easy access from a wheelchair. There is adequate underbench cupboard space; some kitchen /food service items will need to be moved to underbench cupboards to allow access to them from a wheelchair. The reverse cycle airconditioning has a remote control.

There is easy step-free internal access to the living area of the larger upstream unit via a 90cm door between the two living ares of the Lodge. This door is unlocked when the Lodge is rented as a whole.

The 3 bedrooms and bathroom of the Upstream Unit are not suitable for wheelchair access, But there is good access from outside into the Upstream Unit main room. A wide concrete patio surrounds the northern side of the Lodge , adjoining a wide, gently sloping lawn which looks out over the absolute river frontage and the sea. All of this area is suitable for a wheelchair.

Beach

Less than 5 minutes walk to the beach, Less than 5 minutes drive to the beach, Beach views.

The nearest sandy beach is about 200M down Gardiner Street from the house. This is on the south side of the river mouth. The expansive beach on the north side of the river is within 5 minutes walk.

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available on-site, Bird-watching available nearby, Information provided on local bird population and sightings.

The Lodge is a great vantage point for seeing the diverse sea and land bird population. A boat trip up the river gives good opportunities for bird watchers.

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Bushwalking maps provided.

There are many options for walking long distances if wanted. You can choose from coastal and inland wilderness very close to the village, which is surrounded by a very large conservation park. Wild life sightings are very common.

Canoeing & Kayaking

Canoe and/or Kayak facilities available on-site., Canoe and/or Kayak facilities available nearby, Guests welcome to bring their own canoe/kayak, Secure storage facilities available, Located on waterfront, Less than 5 minutes walk to water, Less than 5 minutes drive to water.

The absolute waterfront of the Lodge means direct, easy access to the riverbank, which is suitable for launching and retrieving light craft. Canoes can be moored at the bank or stored safely on the grassed bank

Cruising

Cruise 15 km up the river in your own boat or canoe, or hire one from the boat hire, which is just a little upriver on the other side. If you want to be shown the river, catch the George Robinson +61 (0)6457 1158 which leaves almost every morning, apart from in mid winter. Advance bookings are strongly advised.

Family Friendly

Portacot available

Fishing

Fishing available on-site, Fishing spots available nearby, Located on waterfront, Located less than 5 mins walk to water, Located less than 5 minute drive to water, Boatramp within 5 minute drive, Boat hire available nearby, Boat storage/parking available onsite.

The riverbank right in front of the Lodge is suitable for fishing and for mooring boats. The public boat ramp is just up river. Canoes can be launched from the Lodge riverbank. Outboard motor-powered boats and canoes can be hired just across the river.

Gay & Lesbian friendly

All guests welcome

Motor Bike Friendly

Motor bike riders welcome, Motor bike parking available

Pet friendly

Cats are permitted, Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Food and water bowls provided.

The manager should be notified of your plan to bring a pet with you at the time of booking. A maximum of 2 pets is allowed per unit. Seats and beds are out of bounds to pets. The garden is unfenced and wild life passes through frequently. To prevent pets from wandering, they either have to be tied up or inside the house. The garden is shared between the 2 units.

Waterfront

Accommodation within 50 metres of waterfront available, Absolute waterfront, Deep water, Expansive water views.

The absolute waterfront position results in wonderful views of the river and sea. There is no pontoon or boat ramp onsite, but light craft can be launched from the easily accessed bank.

Windsurfing/Kitesailing

Windsurfing and/or kitesailing available on site, Popular windsurfing and/or kitesailing spots nearby, Windsurfing/kitesailing storage available onsite.

The coast around the Arthur River mouth is one of the best destinations in Australia for surfing, wave-sailing and kite-surfing. It is a frequently used venue for national competitive events. The variety of the coastline within small distances provides excellent choices, dependent on wind and sea conditions. The surrounds of the Lodge have ample space for equipment. Lockable storage is available in the Lodge's large shed on request, subject to conditions.

Arthur Riverfront & Sea Lodge

Arthur River, TAS, Australia

Rooms and rates

PEAK PERIOD: from check-in Dec 1 2013 to check-out 1 May 2014, and long holiday weekends, any time of year. Minimum stay 2 nights until 4 weeks before start of stay.

OFF-PEAK PERIOD: from check-in 1 May 2013 to check-out 1 Dec 2014, minimum 2 night bookings until 4 weeks before start of stay

LAST MINUTE: For bookings made within 2 weeks of stay, a 10% discount applies to rates given below.

Rates given below apply to 2 adults and 1 child for each unit.

ADDITIONAL ADULTS AND CHILDREN: $30 and $15 respectively, year-round.

STAYS OF 6 NIGHTS: Seventh night free.

STAYS OF MORE THAN 7 DAYS: 15% discount on total rental cost, provided no other discount applied.

DOWNSTREAM UNIT-nightly
PEAK: $185
OFF-PEAK: $130

UPSTREAM UNIT-nightly
PEAK: $230
OFF-PEAK: $155

ENTIRE LODGE-nightly PEAK: $395
OFF-PEAK: $270

Entire Lodge(sleeps 12): The Upstream unit has 3 bedrooms: 1 with queen bed, one with a double and the third 2 bunk beds. The large living/dining/kitchen room has a fold out double sofa bed. The Downstream unit has 2 bedrooms: 1 with queen bed and 1 with 2 singles.

Downstream Unit(sleeps 4): Two bedrooms: one with queen bed, second, suitable for wheelchair access has 2 single beds

Upstream Unit(sleeps 8): Three bedrooms: one with queen bed, second has a double bed and the third 2 bunk beds. A fold out sofa/double bed is in the main living area, in the secondary lounge zone.

Deals

!0% discount for stays that start within 2 weeks of booking
Valid to: 01 Jan 14

Availability

Arthur Riverfront & Sea Lodge will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 13.4 hours)

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The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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