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Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

4.0 star property
Butchers Creek mountain apartments with kitchens

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Two Bedroom Treehouse | Living area | 40-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace
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Standard Tree House | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Nestled in the mountains, Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat offers a serene escape with a peaceful garden and library. Enjoy hiking or biking, unwind at the tennis courts, or connect to WiFi in public areas - all while taking advantage of laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Lounge area
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Main amenities (11)

  • 12 smoke-free apartments
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Hiking/biking trails

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Standard Tree House | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Tree House

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 64 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two Bedroom Treehouse | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Treehouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 105 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
324 Land Road, via Lake Eacham, Malanda, Atherton Tablelands, Butchers Creek, QLD, 4885

What's nearby

  • Rose Gums Nature Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wooroonooran National Park - 23 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Lake Eacham - 25 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 26 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lake Barrine - 29 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 105 min drive
  • Tolga Station - 42 min drive
  • Cairns Gordonvale Station - 64 min drive
  • Babinda Station - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peeramon Hotel - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Bounty - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lake Barrine - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Nerada Tea - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Platypus Bend Eco Retreat - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

When visiting Butchers Creek, Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat is a great choice to consider. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and apartments feature fireplaces and kitchens.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Property size

    • 12 apartments
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-cm flat-screen TV with digital service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevators
  • Soundproofing
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Local maps
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 12 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 2002
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat House Lake Eacham
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Lake Eacham
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Apartment Lake Eacham
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Apartment
Rose Gums Wilrness Retreat Ea
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Aparthotel
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Butchers Creek
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Aparthotel Butchers Creek

Frequently asked questions

Does Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities such as hiking, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat also has a garden.

Does Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes cookware, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Does Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, each apartment features a balcony.

What's the area around Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat like?

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat is a short 2-minute walk from Rose Gums Nature Refuge and 3 minutes' walk from Wet Tropics of Queensland.

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Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We love the tree house! It was so pretty and quiet.
Nihan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Far from the madding crowd
Wonderful place to retreat for a few days with beautiful walks on the property through tropical forest. If you like nature and seclusion this is the place for you. The rooms are well maintained, clean and comfortable with all the amenaties needed for self catering. There is however, no Wifi access in the room and telephone coverage is poor; so I would not recomend this for someone who needs to stay connected. Otherwise, no complaints and an enjoyable stay.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jeffrey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jerrold, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stefan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alexander, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rhys, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bruce, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Peacefully quiet which made it relaxing
Kelvin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing family stay!
We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa treehouse for 2 nights. The treehouse was amazingly clean and very well equipped. We loved the breakfast hamper that was provided. We made sure to bring enough food and drinks to cover our stay for lunch and dinner as we were quite a long way from restaurants. David was very helpful and full of knowledge about places to visit. We were very secluded and private even though there were a number of treehouses on the property. It was lovely to wake to the sounds of birds in the mornings. Even though there was no air conditioning the treehouse was cool and comfortable on very hot days, we all slept very well.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really beautiful views. Very private and secluded. We also enjoyed feeding the birds and musky-rat kangaroos at 8:30am. We stuck around a little longer and had a visit by a juvenile cassowary.
Tierney, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay for holidays. In the cabin we stayed the bush outside the balcony was so wildly overgrown that was hard to appreciate everything else. There was deadbush on top of overgrown weed. Everything else was exceptional
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rose Gums - peaceful retreat
A beautiful spot and a very helpful owner/manager
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful tree change
The Manager David was excellent and very helpful. He made you feel welcome and had helpful info for the stay. We had 3 bedroom villa and it was perfect. Very spacious, clean and beautiful surrounds. It is very private and you cannot see any other villas. A great breakfast hamper was provided. Unfortunately we didn't get to do any hiking. Would recommend for those looking to escape. Great stay.
Kym, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning experience
Beautiful cabin overlooking rainforest. Clean and comfortable. Beautiful walks through rainforest. We saw a cassowary on the property and a tree kangaroo at nearby Nerada Tea Plantation where we had an excellent morning tea.
The balcony overlooking rainforest
Rose Gum
Tree kangaroo
Carmel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful location for a cosy getaway! The cabin was so spacious and the view was gorgeous from the balcony and the bath inside the cabin. Being surrounded by the rainforest and listening to all the birds was incredible. Fireplace a bonus too for a cosy night in.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic jungle setting, super relaxing. Could use more comfortable seating on the decks, if you could lay back and relax you wouldn't leave the decks the surrounding jungle is that good The elephant grass is starting to get out of hand but would recommend Rose Gums to everyone. We'll be back and friends are already looking to go there.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The host was friendly and informative and contacted me before arriving on how to check in, due to covid. The wifi was only available while standing or sitting outside of reception and not on the bird feeding side of the building. Given that several of the treehouses aren't close to reception it would make it a bit of a problem to get a connection. Wifi should be available at the treehouses. AC wouldn't go astray as it can be a bit uncomfortable to sleep at night. Yes there were a couple of fans, but at night with them on became to tad noisy. Overall it is a great place to unwind and relax.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful private rainforest walks to a creek.
Darrin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was so peaceful and beautiful. The perfect place to unwind and get away from everything. The natural beauty of the landscape is priceless
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful place to stay
Beautiful relaxing stay in the forest, gorgeous natural timber modern cabin with view over the valley. Even though it was raining we still saw some wild life and the views of the rain and lightning added to the cosy feeling. The in room facilities were great and the provided first day breakfast was very generous. Thank you for a delightful experience.
Ian, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Traumhafte Aussicht in den Regenwald
Ruhig, absolut erholsam. Die schöne Überraschung im Kühlschrank: Frühstückskorb mit Sachen aus der Region.
Brigitte, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Tree House im Regenwald
Der Begriff Baumhaus ist etwas irreführend, da es sich nicht um Häuer im Baum sondern um Dachäuser handelt, die im Terassenbereich auf Stelzen stehen. Unser Haus war quasi ebenerdig und hatte mit einem Baumhaus überhaupt nichts zu tun - schade, auf der Website wird einem großartigeres suggeriert. Die Einrichtung ist schon älter, aber zweckmäßig. Der Frühstückskorb im Kühlschrank war uns sehr willkommen, denn man ist fernab von jeder Zivilisation und hat keine Möglichkeit vor Ort etwas einzukaufen. Morgens um 8 Uhr werden am Haupthaus mit Futter die Papageien angelockt und es gibt einen kleinen Vortrag- allerdings für AUD 10. Insgesamt ein ruhiger, erholsamer Aufenthalt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful Rose Gums....
We are so pleased we chose Rose Gums, what a delightful place, so peaceful and secluded. We were concerned that we might have difficulty finding our way as we arrived after dark but iPhone map directions took us right there without any problem. The tree houses are fabulous with every comfort provided. We didn't manage to empty the very generous breakfast welcome basket, even though we decided to extend our stay an extra night in preference to spending that time at the coast. Peta's very interesting morning talk on the parrots and Musky Rat Kangaroos that visit should not be missed. We also highly recommend the on site restaurant where we enjoyed two excellent dinners. There are many places to visit and wildlife to seek out in the surrounding area, the owners, Peta & Jon, are a mine of information and never tired of making suggestions and providing directions with lots of very useful maps!