Fauna Australia Wildlife Retreat: The Great Ocean Road

Jaryd and koala
Wombat Cottage
living area cottage (trundle bed)
cottage bedroom
cottage bathroom
Kangaroo Unit floor plan
Kangaroo Unit has a full kitchen and large gas BBQ
Kangaroo Unit's large, basic design sleeps up to 8
"Joe" visiting guests in Kangaroo Unit
Joey Room. Ideal for couples or twin share
Koala Suite self-contained, brand new family unit
Koala Suite has a separate queen bedroom
Koala Suite has a single & bunk in alcove of living area

Up-close wildlife experience; without the crowds!

5040 Colac-Lavers Hill Rd, Lavers Hill, VIC [map...]

Up to 18 people

Hand-feed friendly Australian animals. Complimentary up-close koala experience. Central location. Treetop Walk, waterfalls, Twelve Apostles. S/c family units within the grounds of private wildlife park (guests only). Easter available 4 nights.

Guest Reviews (19)

"We really enjoyed having the native animals right at our doorstep. The kids were in heaven."

- Jo, VIC -Jul '09

"Our family (2A, 3 C and friend visiting from Japan) had a wonderful stay at Fauna Australia. We stayed in the Kangaroo unit and found it to be clean, comfortable and spacious considering there were 6..."

- Michelle, VICTORIA -Mar '09

"Wombat Cottage is delightful. The animals are largely nocturnal, so you have to go around at night with a torch to see them. This is a different experience and well worthwhile."

- Mark, NSW -Dec '08

"My family (2A & 2C) booked a 2 nights stay from Nov 21 - 22, 2008 at the Kangaroo family room and was surprised by the clean and spacious unit. Though it was raining the whole of our first day we do e..."

- Judy, SINGAPORE -Nov '08

"The accommodation was quite comfortable if a little spartan. Pots and pans needed replacing and the fridge leaked! However, it was a fun few days being so close to animals and being able to feed them ..."

- Linde, SINGAPORE -Aug '07

"Great place to stop. The hosts were brilliant, giving us excellent access to the animals. A collection of native animals in such an intimate setting. The accommodation was clean, tidy and well-equippe..."

- Mark, PRESTON -Jul '07

"We had a wonderful stay at 'Fauna Australia.' It was such a privilege to meet so many of Australia's animals up close. We loved living next door to the wombats and having the pademelons hopping abou..."

- Beverley, VIC -Jun '07

"Staying in amongst the wildlife at the 'Fauna Australia Wildlife Retreat' was a lovely family experience. My daughters loved it (15 & 5 years old), especially the youngest who is still talking about f..."

- Michelle, SA -Mar '07

"Excellent facilities, very educational for the kids and nice and relaxing for adults. We will come back again."

- Craig, VIC -Jan '07

"Rated as 4 out of 5."

- Krishna, VICTORIA -Dec '06

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Accreditation and awards for 'Fauna Australia Wildlife Retreat: The Great Ocean Road':

2007 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

Cottage, Holiday unit, Farm stays, Cabins, Tourist park, Walking Tours

Great central place to base yourself as you explore all The Great Ocean Road and Otway Ranges have to offer. Situated midway between Apollo Bay and The Twelve Apostles (both 45 minute drive), on the main road to The Otway Fly Treetop Walk (15 minutes drive away).

Places to visit, things to do: Shipwreck Coast, Twelve Apostles, helicopter rides, Otway Fly Treetop Walk, Triplet, Beauchamp & Hopetoun waterfalls, Melba Gully glowworms, Cape Otway Light House, horse riding tours, platypus tours at Lake Elizabeth, visit Apollo Bay, Port Campbell, Warrnambool.

Staying at Fauna Australia, you have the added bonus of staying in our self-contained accommodation located within our private wildlife park grounds (not open to the general public). We are an attraction in our own right: no need for the kids to get bored in a motel. They can meander around and make some new friends.

Ideal for international visitors and families eager to meet Australian animal's: up-close and personal, without the crowds!

At night: Watch Fauna Australia come alive with Australia's nocturnal wildlife (don't worry they are all friendly and eager for some hand-feeding). You are able to view Aussie wildlife at their most active: night! We provide the torches.

Meet some often heard of, but rarely seen natives such as: tiger quolls, potoroos, bandicoots, bettongs, sugar and squirrel gliders & much more. We successfully breed some of Australia's rarest species in our all important endangered breeding programs. We house 5 of the 9 mammal species now extinct in the wild in Victoria.

We also have the much loved favourites in residence too: koalas, wombats, kangaroos and wallabies.

Accommodation: Wombat Cottage: fully s/c with spa sleeps 4, Kangaroo Family Unit sleeps up to 8, Koala Suite s/c sleeps 5, Joey Room double/ twin share with ensuite.

"It's so amazing. All the wildlife are so close and so friendly. You walk past feeding gliders to enter the unit. The koalas are a treasure, in fact the whole place is. We will recommend highly!" Sally USA

"We are so happy with the service. The private tour was a highlight!" Phil & Jenny UK

"When we worked out the expense for admission to a wildlife park/ zoo, a koala photo opportunity, tour, animal feed & comfortable, clean accommodation we realised what value for money this is!" Debbie NZ

More testimonials

Dear Dean and Kirsten

We stayed at Fauna Australia on Saturday 22 September and really just wanted to write and thank you for a truly fantastic experience. Our children had an absolute ball seeing all the animals, hand feeding them, and 'spotlighting' them at night. The time Dean took to allow us to get up close and hand feed the koalas was just superb. The knowledge he gave us about the koalas was fascinating. This is an experience I have not yet had even having lived in Australia all my life!

My husband Kevin really enjoyed being able to cook the barbecue on Saturday night with the Sugar Gliders and Bandicoots right next to him foraging around. He said it was surreal.

The accommodation itself was perfect for our large family and had everything we could have needed. It was tidy, clean, warm and roomy.

Thank you for a fabulous weekend. It is a rare experience for us to be able to afford to get away for the weekend, but we certainly hope to return to your accommodation someday and will definitely recommend it to all our friends.

Kind regards

Kylie Johnson

Kirsten,

I just wanted to send you a quick e-mail on behalf of myself and the other girls, to thank you and Dean (and the kids) for a fantastic weekend away.

We enjoyed our time immensely, it was such a fun and different experience. It was nice to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and get 'back to nature', literally!

It is definitely an experience that I will remember, that I will encourage others to do and that I look forward to doing again.

Your hospitality was amazing, thank you for your friendliness, even when you had your hands so full with the kids.

Once again thank you so much!

Sincerely

Michelle Thomson (Rebecca McGrath and Amy Ortland)

Hosts, Conditions

Your Hosts Kirsten, Dean, Jaryd, Sophie & Chloe call Fauna Australia Wildlife Retreat home. Kirsten has a degree in Eco-tourism and Dean is a qualified Zoologist.

Jaryd is only young but he was born on Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi Sue's 5th birthday. His favourite animal is the fluffy koalas. Jaryd loves showing guests his koalas.

Sophie was born on the 13th Sept 2005 and like her brother, she thinks everyone has koalas in their backyard.

Chloe was born on the 13th August 2007 and is way too young to realise how special her home is.

Holiday experiences

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428, Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Honeymoon, Horse riding, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Whale Watching, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Baby Cot, Bath, BBQ - Gas, DVD, Ensuite, Fans, Highchair, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Spa Bath, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Tour desk, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Rooms and rates

Best deal guarantee applies to this property.

Prices below for 2 people unless otherwise stated. . Extra people $30 ea per stay.

Wombat Cottage (sleeps 1 couple, 2 singles)
1 night $210, 2 nights $420, 3 nights $540, 4 nights $720. Weekly $1050. Long w/ends 3 nights $540. Easter/ Xmas 4 nights $990 (up to 4 people)

Kangaroo Family Room (sleeps 6. Double & 4 singles)
1 night $180, 2 nights $360, 3 nights $495, 4 nights $660, Weekly $945. Long w/ends $495. Easter/ Xmas 4 nights $990 (up to 6 people)

Koala Suite (sleeps 5. Double & 3 singles)
1 night $180, 2 nights $360, 3 nights $495, 4 nights $660. Weekly $945. Long w/ends 3 nights $495. Easter/ Xmas 4 nights $900 (2 people. Extras $30 each).

Joey Room (sleeps 2 or 3. Double & single)
1 night $165, 2 nights $330, 3 nights $450, 4 nights $600, Weekly $840, Long w/ends 3 nights $450. Easter/ Xmas 4 nights $760 (2 people).

Kangaroo Family Unit (sleeps 8 - 1 double, 4 singles. Double futon sofabed)

Base rate

$180.00/night.

$180.00/weekend-night.

$945.00/week.

360.00/weekend.

$30.00 /person /night over 2 people

Wombat Cottage (sleeps 4 - 1 queen ,2 singles.)

Base rate

$210.00/night.

$210.00/weekend-night.

$1050.00/week.

420.00/weekend.

$30.00 /person /night over 2 people

Koala Suite (sleeps 5 - 1 queen, single and bunk)

Base rate

$180.00/night.

$180.00/weekend-night.

$945.00/week.

360.00/weekend.

$30.00 /person /night over 2 people

Joey Room (sleeps 3 - 1 double, 1 single)

Base rate

$165.00/night.

$165.00/weekend-night.

$840.00/week.

330.00/weekend.

$30.00 /person /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Deals

May Special:
Save $90 per couple on a 3 night stay.
Wombat Cotatge $450
Koala Suite $405
Joey Room $360
Valid to: 30 May 10

Last minute deals

A 15% discount is currently available for stays that commence within the next 6 days.
Excludes long w/end.

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