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Creek Valley Rainforest Retreat

The holiday house
Spacious living area
Master bedroom with ensuite
Gourmet kitchen
Cascading rainforest creek
Lichens and mosses about
Gazing at the bottom of the rock pool
Misty cloudy mornings
Lush creek bank vegetation
Spider orchids
Refreshing neck massages

On the edge of World Heritage rainforest, you will discover a modern 3-bedroom steel pole holiday house situated on 4 hectares of land for wildlife wedged into Girringun National Park. Break Away & Explore!

Peaceful Privacy on the Edge of Wilderness

Hinchinbrook Shire, QLD

Up to 6 people, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

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For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $150 to $250 4 persons per night

Guest Reviews (3)

"Creek Valley Rainforest Retreat is a great find. It is in a quiet, beautiful location -- perfect for escaping cold southern winters. The interiors are immaculate, spacious and relaxing, and the kitche..."

- Shaun, -Jul '11

"It was the most beautiful place that I have stayed in a long while. Very quiet, comfortable and very well catered for. We went there to have some quality time as a family and was exactly what we wante..."

- Garry, QLD -Sep '09

"The whole experience was wonderful. The house is a dream and great value for money. Plenty of room on the deck to sit and play cards in the evening. We also took advantage of the outside fireplace. Th..."

- Pam, QLD -Mar '08

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Holiday house

The retreat is nature based and ideal for relaxation - the peaceful privacy here is perfect.

Creek Valley Rainforest Retreat in the Hinchinbrook Shire is bordered by a pristine mountain-born rainforest stream with refreshing rock pools.

The retreat is totally secluded, yet only a 20 minute drive north of Ingham, a well supplied town with a strong Italian influence.

The only sounds you will hear in our valley are those from wildlife and the running creek. The creek provides critical habitat for the Mahogany Glider and the Southern Cassowary.

All rooms open on to a spacious living area with comfortable sofas and a dining table. A 4-meter wide, screened bi-fold door connects the living with a large shady veranda featuring a second 8-chair table setting.

Downstairs, beside the laundry, you will find a third toilet and an outdoor shower.

Laundry facilities (front loader and dryer) are only accessible for stays longer than 3 nights.

A fully equipped gourmet kitchen, including a gas cook top, a convection microwave oven, an espresso machine, double-filtered water and a dishwasher, is complemented with a hooded gas barbecue and a fixed campfire with plate and grill.

"Going bush with all the mod-cons"
"You can feel and smell the serinity as soon as you pass the gate. Cheers to a wonderful weekend in our own valley."
"This is pure-unadultered paradise: Huis, pondok - hierdie is 'n lekker plek"
"Loved the fresh air, the mountains, the creek, the birds, what a great place to recharge"
"Shh - hear the birds; shh - can you hear the creek? Shh - the fire's popping; shh - fireflies everywhere; shh, don't tell anyone else ... a quiet private place"

Locality

Creek Valley Rainforest Retreat is at the foot of Mt Gardiner in the Cardwell range, 1.5 hours north of Townsville by road, just past Ingham, upstream of Arnot Creek.

The nearby Hinchinbrook Channel is known as a fishing mecca, the restored Tyto Wetlands form a birdwatchers paradise and the historic Dalrymple Gap Track is a must for hikers.

The region also claims the world’s highest single drop waterfall in Wallaman Falls and the longest jetty (for raw sugar) at Lucinda. Forrest Beach and Taylors Beach provide sandy shores and shady playgrounds.

Hinchinbrook Shire

There are nine walking tracks in the vicinity of our Retreat, ranging from a few hundred metres to 10 km. Destinations range from blue tinged rock pools and sedgeland swamps to an ancient volcano.

Hinchinbrook Island is one of the world's most diversely beautiful wilderness areas. Visitors to Hinchinbrook can choose from hiking through the unspoiled rainforest, relaxing on a secluded beach or merely capturing (or catching) the islands splendour from the comfort of a vessel whilst cruising through the magnificent Channel.

Sites worth a visit are heritage buildings from the early years of the previous century, Italian architecture on a cemetery, and the Pub with No Beer.

Associations

Tourism Queensland, Townsville Enterprise

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Luxury, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Walking or Hiking

Facilities

Bath towels provided, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Camp kitchen, CD Player, Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Gas stove, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Stairs, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Undercover or off street parking, Vacuum system, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wading pool, Washing machine

Adult retreat

Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions, Privacy from other guests in living and activity areas.

a hideaway with peaceful privacy

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences available on-site, Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Located within a National Park.

Rock hopping in a rainforest creek bed will take you miles upstream in Girrigun National Park, to areas that are otherwise inaccessible

Eco-friendly

Building designed along eco-lines, Building made from ecologically friendly materials, Bio-cycle or equivalent waste system., Bio-diverse setting, Ecological information and activities on site, Recycling facilities available.

A sustainable holiday house adjacent to a National Park, bordered by a pristine creek. Going bush with all the mod-cons

Family Friendly

Plastic crockery and cutlery available for children, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Games room.

Washing/drying facilities, Bush/acreage to play, Multiple living areas, DVDs supplied, Swimming in on-site rock pools, In- and outdoor games (petanque)

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Local fishing knowledge available, Boat storage/parking available onsite.

Fish cleaning facilities outdoors, Hinchinbrooke Channel a 15 minute drive away

Gay & Lesbian friendly

Offers a high degree of privacy, All guests welcome

Luxury

Luxury ensuite bathrooms, Expansive views, Luxury experience.

Large verandah (5.5 x 5.0 m) with a 9-piece setting, spacious living (7.4 x 5.5 m) and a self-contained kitchen: convection microwave oven, 4 pot gas cook top, rice cooker, refrigerator, queen size beds, 2.1 stereo/dvd/screen, games/magazines/wildlife book, covered carport for two cars, washing machine/dryers, all linen, including creek towels

Romantic getaway

Accommodation just for two, Wood fire, Private living and recreation areas.

The peaceful privacy, the luxury and the natural setting are perfect for a romantic get-a-way

Creek Valley Rainforest Retreat

Hinchinbrook Shire, QLD, Australia

Rooms and rates

Rates are per night and per group size. Kids are equal to Adults. The 3-bedroom house is ideally suited for 4 adults and 4 kids.
For a small family, l2 couples or a group of up to 4 rates start at $250 for 1 night plus $150 for subsequent nights. For a group of 5 or 6 guests, 1 night is $300 and subsequent nights are $200 each. And for a group of 7 to 8 guests, 1 night is $350 and subsequent nights are $250 each. These rates are valid from Dec 2010. Weekly rates are discounted at $1,100, $1,400 or $1,700 respectively.

Creek Valley Rainforest Retreat (sleeps 6 - Master bedroom with queen bed, 2nd bedroom with queen bed, kids bedroom with 1 bunk, 1 single bed and a trundle. Ideal for two small families!)

Base rate

$150.00/night 1.

$150.00/night 2.

$150.00/night 3.

$150.00/night 4.

$150.00/night 5.

$150.00/night 6.

$150.00/night 7+.

$100.00 cleaning.

$50.00 /couple /night over 4 people

Christmas rate

21/12/2012 - 05/01/2013

$150.00/night.

$1100.00/week.

400.00/weekend.

$100.00 cleaning.

3 nights min.

$50.00 /couple /night over 4 people

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Creek Valley Rainforest Retreat will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 7.2 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that Creek Valley Rainforest Retreat may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

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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