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Melaleuca Retreat

Bluegum Cottage is one of three
The Retreat
Enjoy a relaxing massage
Spa Pool on each Deck
The Heated Pool
The Tennis Court
Platform on Sand Dune
800m Beachfront
Wetlands
Manning River just 3km away

Very Secluded - Very Private - Very Quiet - Luxury Spa Cottages. Fully self contained red cedar cottages with individual Spa Pools located in bushland setting on a beachfront property just a few hours drive north of Sydney.

Rustic Country Luxury by the Sea.

Taree, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 12 people
Minimum nights: 2

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From $190 to $235 couple per night

Guest Reviews (9)

"Excellent accommodation and the property is magic lovely surroundings,great walk to the beach. Ron and Vicki make you so welcome and the Breakfast and BBQ packs are fantastic. Arrived at cottage to bo..."

- Debbie, -Jun '10

"OUr stay at Melaleuca was excellent, i would recommend this to a couple seeking to get away, unwind and relax for a few days. The accomodation is pleasant, not modern but certainly not dated and the p..."

- Antony, NSW -Jun '09

"We had an exceptionally fabulous stay at Melaleuca Retreat. The surroundings were very peaceful, the bird life was magical...even the dog thought so. We completely made the most of the spa and tennis..."

- Sharon, NSW -Jan '09

"We were made to feel very welcome as soon as we arrived with Ron taking us to our cottage and going through everything we needed to know to enjoy our holiday. The cottage was neat and tidy with everyt..."

- Nicole, NSW -Mar '08

"superb!!! accomodation was of a high standard, including having access to Austar, which given all the rain was a fantastic!. Location was great, perfect for walking the dog when the weather allowed."

- Simon, NA -Feb '08

"Melaleuca was just what we needed to relax and unwind in peaceful, natural surroundings. Everything was there that we needed, BBQ, Spa, swimming pool, tennis court and short walk to the beach and we w..."

- Linsay, NSW -Apr '07

"Excellent stay. Accommodation private, quiet & very clean. Will definately be back."

- Marion, NSW -Feb '07

"very enjoyable stay"

- Des, QUEENSLAND -Dec '06

"a beautiful tranquil bush setting minutes from the beach. It had everything you could hope for in a retreat and our dog adored it, especially chasing the birds through the wetlands."

- Michelle, NSW -Oct '06

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Cottage, Holiday house, Resort, Farm stays, Cabins, Health retreat

Escape the pressures of everyday living and enjoy the seclusion and privacy of one of our rustic country cottages. Relax in your private spa pool, pamper yourself with a massage in the comfort of your cottage, play a game of tennis, take a walk along 10km of white sandy beach or just sit on the dunes and read a book.
Catering primarily to couples wanting to relax and unwind in privacy, the three cottages are set well apart in native bushland with modern individual self contained facilities providing guests with a perfect romantic hideaway or home away from home.
Although the cool sea breezes blow in summer and the wood fire glows warm in winter, all cottages are air conditioned to guarantee your comfort at all times.

A beautiful & peaceful break in wonderful surroundings! We were treated to the sight of a pod of dolphins although the fish weren't biting. Thanks. Vicki-ACT

We had a beautiful time here on our second week of our honeymoon. This place was a great find! Its very peaceful here and we've really been able to relax.Thanks for your wonderful hospitality. We will be back. Carrie-Sydney

An enchanting place. We'll be back. Deborah-Sydney.

Wow! Sensational! So beautiful, quiet & peaceful,thanks. Sarah-ACT

Property

Melaleuca Retreat is part of a 100 acre beach front property which is being progressively returned to coastal rain forest. Thousands of native trees have been planted in recent years to regenerate the forest environment surrounding the original wetland areas.
The property has an 800 metre frontage to the sand dunes behind the beach which extends for 4km to the north and 6 km to the south. Easy access to the beach from the top of the dunes is provided via an observation platform and stairs
For those who like swimming, a heated 12 metre pool is located close to the cottages.
Close by the pool is a full sized tennis court and with only three cottages to share it, it should always be available when you feel like a game.
Numerous tracks and trails meander across 100 acres of bush and wetland with various types of bird life seen in the trees, soaring overhead or patrolling the wetlands.
From the observation platform located on the top of the sand dunes many types of sea birds can be seen in addition to frequent sightings of dolphins and occasionally sightings of whales.

Local Activities

Melaleuca Retreat is located on the coast just east of Taree near Manning Point.Both Melaleuca Retreat and Manning Point are situated on Mitchells Island which lies between the two arms of the Manning River north of Old Bar Beach.
If fishing is your passion the Manning River offers a great opportunity to catch a big one since commercial fishing has been banned for some time.

For those with their own boat, the boat ramp provides easy access to the Manning River, with around 150km of navigable waterways as well as access through the bar to the Tasman. Directly across the river is Harrington with clubs, restaurants, shops and cafes.

For those who want to take to the water but don’t own their own boat, the Manning Point Marina has hire boats and kayaks for fishing, boating or to nip across to Harrington for lunch. A water taxi service is also available at the marina.

Manning Valley River Cruises also operates from the marina providing a variety of day and evening cruises on the river.

4WD access to the beach is available at the Manning Point Reserve and permits are available from the General Store.

Mitchells Island is the centre of the oyster industry on the Manning, and fresh oysters and seafood are always available unless the river has been closed.

The commercial centre for the Manning Valley is Taree and is only 25 mins away from the retreat. Taree is quite a large town with several shopping malls and specialty stores in addition to all the companies and organizations to support the 45,000+ population of the valley.

Further up the valley are many smaller towns, historical sites and National Parks climbing up into the surrounding forests and farmland with many craft stores and cafes.

Only a short drive north, many boutique vineyards and wineries can be found providing regular wine tasting and public sales.

On the way back from Taree, there are a number of State Forests and tourist areas around Old Bar Beach and Saltwater Lagoon.

Associations

Manning Valley Tourist Association

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Beach, Birdwatching, Body Treatments, Bushwalking & wilderness, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Luxury, Massage, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Skydiving, Valentines Day, Waterfront, Windsurfing/Kitesailing

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Hire, Boat Ramp Nearby, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions available, Courtesy vehicle, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Heated Spa (not spa bath), Internet access, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Massage, Masseur, No smoking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Pool, Spa Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Tennis courts, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Wheelchair accessible facilities

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, Other domesticated animals reside at the property

Melaleuca Retreat

Taree, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

Weekly $190-205 /couple pn (excl public holidays)
Midweek $200-215 /couple pn (min2nights)
Weekend $220-235 /couple pn (min2nights)
Public Hols $220-235 /couple pn (min3nights)
Extra adult $30 pn

Banksia Cottage (sleeps 3)

Base rate

$220.00/night.

$1330.00/week.

440.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$30.00 /person10.00 /child /night over 2 people

Bluegum Cottage (sleeps 3)

Base rate

$220.00/night.

$1330.00/week.

440.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$30.00 /person10.00 /child /night over 2 people

Paperbark Cottage (sleeps 6)

Base rate

$235.00/night.

$1435.00/week.

470.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$30.00 /person10.00 /child /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Melaleuca Retreat will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 5.6 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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