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Wartook Rise Mudbrick Cabins and Lodge

Wartook Rise Self contained Cabins or Lodge
Mt Difficult Range from Cabins
Boroke Lookout view
Log fire In the lounge, TV much larger now.
From lounge, towards corner of kitchen, dining area.
Front of the Lodge

Two story mud brick cabins and lodge with magnificent mountain views and outstanding wildlife/birds. Next to Grampians National Park, near McKenzie Falls, Bush Walks Climbing areas and other attractions. Exclusive back valley with lake and boat.

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Wartook, VIC [Location map...]

Up to 22 people, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

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If you will be bringing pets with you, please tell us the type, size and number of your pets. $15 per pet per night Secure yard available with bone, shelter, shade, water and food dishes.

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From $95 to $120 couple per night

Guest Reviews (9)

"I would HIGHLY recommend this property to anyone wanting a relaxing family getaway. Nothing too flashy, but perfect family accomodation with exceptionally friendly and helpful owners and views to die ..."

- Amanda, -Jan '12

"1. Very kind, great hospitality and helpful host. 2. The uniqueness of the mud brick cabins. 3. Near to most places of interest."

- Michael, -Dec '11

"Proximity to Grampians NP, but without the bustle of Halls Gap. Friendly kangaroos galore and an absolutely gorgeous setting! Amazing sunset views too!"

- Yung, VICTORIA -Jan '10

"We took four kids with us, including the baby, and we could not have chosen a better place if we had have tried. The kids LOVED it, as did my husband and myself. So much to do, gets you right back to ..."

- Sue, VIC -Jan '10

"fantastic, restfull, warm and cozy. It was like stepping into your own home away from home. Sue and Rob couldn't do enough for us, making sure there was always plenty of fire-wood especially as the we..."

- Fiona, VIC -Jul '09

- Rory, VICTORIA -Nov '08

"Wonderfull, relaxing, private holiday. Nothing pretentious here, back to nature experience with the comforts of home. Didn't tire of watching and waiting for the Joey's to leave Mum's pouch. Cabin..."

- Betty, VIC -Sep '08

"Wonderful location with great views. The Cabin was very comfortable and warm with a welcoming atmosphere. It was an excellent location for a large group of people, well situated for easy access to No..."

- Dorothy, VICTORIA -Jun '08

"Had a fantastic stay (not long enough). The service was excellent Sue the owner was so obliging and easy to deal with, nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The Cabin was perfect for our large group..."

- Michelle, VIC -Apr '08

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Pet friendly

Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted,
Other domesticated animals reside at the property, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted,
Pets are permitted inside , Secure, fully fenced running area,
Food and water bowls provided

Some guests bring their dogs with them. We prefer dogs to sleep outside, but some dogs sleep by the fire or under the open stairs, in their own bed or rug. Drop sheets can be provided to protect our new couches. Dogs are not allowed in bedrooms, on beds or couches. Please pick up droppings and place in rubbish bins. Secure yard has shelter, food and water dishes, and is private with bushes around, so dogs feel hidden and safe. They are often given a bone in the yard.

Lots of grass to run and explore, and long walks on our property with three dams to swim in. There is a secure yard if needed and also an exercise area in our vegetable garden to run around in a secure area. Food and water bowels can be provided.
$10 charge per dog per night.

Cottage, Holiday house, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Resort, Farm stays, Guest house, Self-contained apartment, Serviced apartment, Back packer, Cabins, Lodge, Bunkhouse/Dormitory, Walking Tours, Horse Riding Tours, Chalet, Accommodated Tours

Wartook Rise overlooks McKenzie River valley and the Mt Difficult Range. Relax in the fresh air and stunning views.

You will enjoy our spacious,eco-friendly cabins or lodge with log fires and spectacular lounge. Sleep really well in the architect designed bedrooms with interesting ceiling beams. Featured in Owner Builder magazine.

Exclusive use of our large property with spectacular walks and atmosphere, you can see for miles.

Gas BBQ's on back verandah. Wood BBQ available.

Good local facilities, store petrol/groceries, bottle shop, bush cafe, craft workshop, outstanding horseriding, nearby mountain and fishing guides, Troopers Arms Tavern, Asses Ears Restaurant and unique Antique and Opshopping in Horsham.

Close to world class bush walks, bird watching, rock climbing and wildflowers. Over 38 different orchids nearby in season.

Good opportunities for mountain bike riding, running, bouldering and exploring. Help and guidance given with maps and local knowledge if needed.

Yabby dam available for open nets. Rare tortoise drowned by closed nets. Separate lake in our secret back valley has a boat, (oars and floatation devices, life jacket supplied). Enjoy.

Larger groups a speciality, of the lodge, you can relax and enjoy your group here without worrying about neighbors.

Couples love the log fires and romantic atmosphere of the cabins. Special honeymoon packages.

Families enjoy feeding the chooks and exploring the orchard, flower and vegetable gardens. Explore the small island of forest with its pink granite rocks, coral lichens and orchids. Kangaroos mow the lawns and keep gentle company. Kookaburras watch for the next meal.

Languages spoken: English(Basic) French(Basic)

Wartook Valley

The Wartook Valley is one of the Grampians secret places. Nestling under Mt Difficult is the gateway to some magical places, first explored by Koorie people.

It is exciting to explore and come across a series of scar trees and shelter trees near evidence of quarries used for hundreds of years.

Dramatic rocks and cliffs abound sometimes with rock painting from long ago.

Evidence of gold and copper mining exists in this area from the 1850's and can be safely explored.

Beautiful flowers and plants have made amazing adaptations in the Grampians from when the area was a giant island in an inland sea.

Four wheel Drivers are well catered for in historic and spectacular tracks crossing the ranges. Not for the faint hearted.

Fisher folk enjoy Wartook Reservoir and the McKenzie River and Weir nearby.

Come and share the mystery of such a special place.

Wartook Rise Property

Our mud brick cabins and lodge are hand built and have the natural climatic advantages of solid thick walls and high ceilings and fans. Being cool in summer and warm in winter. The design copies an old colonial one from McArthur's Homestead in Camden NSW, and has been built locally at Zumstein's in 1920 in pise. Built in 1990, these cabins and lodge have excellent cooking facilities, efficient log fires and modern comforts.

The property is over 300 acres, with a high ridge, back valley and plain. Roads and tracks traverse it, for hikers, learner drivers, bike riders, and travellers to explore.

In places you can see views across the plains for over 75 kilometers, lending a sense of perspective to this immense ancient landscape.

Guest wander off to photograph, picnic and explore this beautiful area, shared with local fauna and flora.

Associations

Wartook Grampians Tourist Association

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Cultural Experiences, Eco-friendly, Executive rental, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Gliding, Golf, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Indigenous Experiences, Luxury, Massage, Museums and Galleries, Pet friendly, Rockclimbing & Abseiling, Romantic getaway, School Group, Sports Training, Student Accommodation, Valentines Day, Walking or Hiking, Wedding venue, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Baby Cot, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Camp kitchen, Camping, Cooking facilities, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Fireplace, Hair dryer, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Log fires, No smoking, Parking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Washing machine, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences available at this property, Art and Craft experiences located nearby.

Wonderful views, vegetation eg. Centuries old eucalypts, painting opportunities abound. Just 2.5 km down the road is the Craft Workshop with hand dyed wools and silk, sent worldwide, patchwork expert also lives locally.

Farmland Experiences

Sheep, Chickens, Dogs, Other farm animals, Guests able to interact with the farm animals.

We have a large property, our own 'back valley' nestles under Asses Ears mountain, and encloses our large lake. Our animals and birds are mainly native ones, Kangaroos graze outside, emu's walk past, deer live in the trees and birds flock around. Over 70 varieties of bird are in our bird list some really rare. We farm these animals for the benefit of the environment.

Pet friendly

Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Other domesticated animals reside at the property, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Food and water bowls provided.

Some guests bring their dogs with them. We prefer dogs to sleep outside, but some dogs sleep by the fire or under the open stairs, in their own bed or rug. Drop sheets can be provided to protect our new couches. Dogs are not allowed in bedrooms, on beds or couches. Please pick up droppings and place in rubbish bins. Secure yard has shelter, food and water dishes, and is private with bushes around, so dogs feel hidden and safe. They are often given a bone in the yard.

Lots of grass to run and explore, and long walks on our property with three dams to swim in. There is a secure yard if needed and also an exercise area in our vegetable garden to run around in a secure area. Food and water bowels can be provided.
$10 charge per dog per night.

Wartook Rise Mudbrick Cabins and Lodge

Wartook, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

$120 per couple a night.$25 extra adults (16 )
Children $15 (2 - 15) Dogs 15 per night. Four nights for price of three midweek, non holiday. Minimum prices apply at peak periods.

Near Cabin, Wartook Rise Mudbrick Cabins (sleeps 11 - One double and one queen sized bedroom, with seven adult single beds upstairs or up to two queen beds upstairs. One large cot and one toddlers bed downstairs. Selfcontained and private, with own lounge, kitchen/dining and two toilets and showers. Own BBQ on back verandah.)

Base rate

$120.00/night.

$120.00/weekend-night.

$570.00/week.

240.00/weekend.

$25.00 /person15.00 /child /night over 2 people

Lodge Wartook Rise (sleeps 22 - Four bedrooms, two double and two queen. Two sleeping mezzanine sleeping areas upstairs, each with seven single beds. Total single beds in the lodge is 14. Four toilets and showers. Two lounges and kitchens.)

Base rate

$240.00/night.

$240.00/weekend-night.

$1680.00/week.

240.00/weekend.

$25.00 /person15.00 /child /night over 4 people

Far Cabin Wartook Rise (sleeps 11 - Two bedrooms, one double and one queen. One sleeping mezzanine sleeping areas upstairs, with seven single beds. Two toilets and showers. Lounge/log fire and kitchen.)

Base rate

$120.00/night.

$120.00/weekend-night.

$590.00/week.

240.00/weekend.

$25.00 /person15.00 /child /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Deals

1. Four nights for price of three
(Available Monday to Thursday only). Inspiring mudbrick cabin, with log fire, bed made ready for arrival, towels, tea and coffee basket.mention this ad. Midweek, non holiday.

2.Seven nights in paradise.30% discount for a week, 590 for 7 nights per couple, extra adults 25 per night, children 12, includes beds made ready for arrival with sheets, doona blankets, towels and tea and coffee basket. Non holiday periods .
Valid to: 31 Dec 12

Availability

Wartook Rise Mudbrick Cabins and Lodge will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 11.6 hours)

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