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Day 1
Settle into Retreat
Transfer from the Gold Coast [Coolangatta Airport] to your retreat;
your base for the duration of your stay. Settle into your cabin enjoying
refreshments, then participate on a short exploratory walk of the property
or relax in a hammock over the creek. Enjoy a gourmet dinner and audio-visual
presentation of local biodiversity.
Day 2
Border Ranges National Park
We spend the day amidst the ancient Antarctic Beech trees of Border
Ranges National Park experiencing the parks primeval atmosphere. A wonderful
opportunity to fully experience the rich atmosphere of the rainforest
with its many sights, sounds and scents without rushing and without stress.
Day 3
Clarrie Hall Dam / Mt. Warning
Spend the following morning canoeing on Clarrie Hall Dam to observe
the varied birdlife including the azure kingfisher, whistling kite and
black swan. During the afternoon enjoy a guided walk to the summit of
Mt. Warning [1156 metres], the central vent of a volcano which was active
20 million years ago. [A visit to Treetops Environment Centre to view
exquisite hand crafted furniture and the Griffith Gallery which represents
some of Australia's finest Artisans may be substituted for Mt. Warning
for those who do not want to walk or due to inclement weather. The centre
is well known for its fine food and magnificent views]. In the evening
guests are welcome to participate on a spotlight walk for nocturnal animals
and birds.
Day 4
Walk or Unwind Before Departing
This morning choose from either a meandering stroll along a bush
track or creek or a more energetic climb through the forest
to a site of 300 year old gums and strangler figs.
Accommodation
Four types of Bungalows that can accommodate a max. of 20 people are available and include:
3 Creekside Bungalows with spa
A timberlined pitched roof design with double glass and sliding screen
doors off the lounge/dining area opening onto a long covered verandah.
Two bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom and double spa bath off one bedroom.
Separate bathroom with shower for second bedroom. A fully equipped kitchen.
Accommodates up to four people.
2 Rainforest Canopy Bungalows
A split level design with oak lined curved ceiling and expansive windows.
Lounge/dining area opens onto verandah, large separate kitchen. Bathroom
has a walk-in shower and sunken spa bath overlooking rainforest. Accommodates
one couple.
2 Glass Terrace Bungalows
A very spacious open plan bungalow almost totally enclosed in glass.
Eight panel sliding glass screened doors open onto a large covered verandah.
Galley style kitchen, double spa bath and walk-in shower with rainforest
vista. Accommodates one couple.
Accommodation Facilities
All Bungalows have king sized beds, doonas, electric blankets, gas heaters,
ceiling fans, TV, VCR and full sound system. Single beds are also available.
The kitchens are equipped with a four burner gas cooktop and a convection/microwave
oven. The Rainforest Canopy bungalows also have a full sized oven.
Bungalows are equipped with all linen, towels, tea towels, placemats
and napkins, coffee plunger, wine, champagne and beer glasses,
crockery, cutlery and all cooking and barbeque utensils, salt,
pepper, local coffee and tea, dishwashing detergent and pure
drinking water on tap. There are no telephones in the bungalows,
however, there is a payphone on site. (Mobile phone reception
is unreliable).
To enquire about this experience or have it included
in a tailor made itinerary - Just ask!
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