Bird lovers and nature lovers will adore Noarlunga. It is located in a 50+ acre area of bush which is full of wildlife and birds. Right next door is the Coastal Reserve National Park which extends all along the deserted shoreline to the national park at Wilson's Promontory. We plan to maintain all this acreage as a nature reserve in perpetuity and by coming to stay at Noarlunga you are helping us in this endeavour. Look at the location in Google Earth and you will see just how vital it is to protect this unique piece of remnant bushland.
The entrance to Winkarlin Beach is less than 100 meters from the driveway of Noarlunga. The intertidal zone can be wet but once you reach the beach it is safe and sandy. At high tide go for a swim and at low tide go fishing off the 'flat rock'. Noarlunga means 'fishing place' in the aboriginal Kuarna language and there are a number of good fishing spots close by.
If you prefer to stay close to home, you can watch wombats, echidnas and other animals come to the back garden pond for a drink and a dip. We have a list of over 100 species of birds that can be seen at or around Noarlunga.
Please ask if you would like to bring your dog with you. We do not allow them in the house but you can bring their bedding and they can stay in our outside dog run and kennel.
Features of the house
You will be treading lightly at Noarlunga as all the electricity is solar powered. However this means you do need to be prepared to do without a microwave and TV! The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas cooker, solar powered fridge and the necessary pots and pans.
Two comfortable queen bedrooms are provided, each with its own ensuite shower. In addition there is a bathroom, dining area, family room, living room with 'open' gas fire, and a third bedroom/study area which can accommodate one or two children.
At night try turning out the lights and looking at the stars! You will be amazed by what you can see once you have left all the towns behind.
Corner Inlet or the surf beaches
If you want the excitement of surfing it is only a 20 minute drive to the terrific beaches at Waratah Bay or the patrolled beach at Sandy Point. Alternatively, you can explore the quieter beaches of Corner Inlet where you are much more likely to meet Black Swans than people.
Corner Inlet is the most easterly, and consequently the warmest, of Victoria's large bays. It has a complex network of beaches, mangroves, saltmarsh, mud banks, seagrass beds, rocky islands and deeper channels. Corner Inlet supports huge numbers of migratory water birds and healthy populations of seafloor animals and plants that are rare or absent elsewhere in Victoria. For more details check out the Parks Victoria website.
Click on the Satellite option on the map to see the Winkarlin bush island and how it connects to the Coastal Reserve.
Features
50 + acres bush
All solar electricity
Barbeque
By Beach
Cooking Facilities
Dog run/kennel
Good fishing nearby
Linen Supplied
Non-Smoking
Open 'Gas' Fireplace
Outside dogs by agreement
Stereo
Prices
Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.
Prices listed based on 2 adults. Property has 4 beds and can sleep a maximum 6 people.
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Absolutely wonderfully renovated property, plenty of room around property and heaps of living space .
Loved the fact no mains power .Highly recommend
Reviewer:
Shane
Review date:
Mar 2013
Stay date:
Feb 2013
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I loved it!
Beautiful house in a beautiful part of the world. Had a great time visiting the Wilson's Prom and exploring Corner Inlet. Thank you very much. We will definitely come back.
Reviewer:
Briony
Review date:
Feb 2013
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Jan 2013
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I loved it!
This charming rural cottage proved to be a favorite on my 3 month trip. It is particularly suited to those enjoying solitude, birds and wombats and is very close to Wilson's Prom. This treasure of a properly includes traditional architecture with modern plumbing and stunning stained glass windows.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Review date:
Jan 2013
Stay date:
Nov 2012
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I liked it
Had a great time in Noarlunga and in the prom. Perfect getaway from the city.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Review date:
Jan 2013
Stay date:
Dec 2012
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I liked it
Close to beautiful Corner Inlet with great views of the Prom.
Large spacious house with great en suite bathrooms in a lovely native setting.
More than a functional kitchen with gas too. Could do with a double sink and we had difficulty with the toaster working ��� but we are foodies so the kitchen is a preoccupation. Keys to open the double fronted dead locked door would have been good on the 40 degree day to cool the house down in the evening.
No problems with the solar, expect maybe for the toaster not working.
The beautiful stain glass windows throughout the house were also a nice touch.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Review date:
Jan 2013
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Jan 2013
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I liked it
We didn't expect such a beautiful house in the middle of nowhere!
Reviewer:
Petrina
Review date:
May 2012
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Apr 2012
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I loved it!
Loved it. It is nice, clean and quiet. Lots of wildlife around including snakes..
Reviewer:
Paw
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Jan 2012
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Jan 2012
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I liked it
Thanks - we had a good time.
Reviewer:
Stephanus
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Mar 2011
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Mar 2011
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I liked it
What a great way to be surrounded by nature and all its beauty. Cant wait to stay again.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Review date:
Sep 2010
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Sep 2010
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
This charming house had everything we needed. Peace and quiet, a fireplace to sit around, a garden for the three children to play in and close to some of our favorite nature spots in Victoria. We enjoyed to be in this cosy place in winter, and we would love to be back in summer time and experience the abundant wild life drinking at the little pool a few meters from the house.
Reviewer:
marit
Review date:
Jun 2010
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Jun 2010
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I loved it!
We loved staying at Noarlunga for the complete privacy and seclusion it offered. It was also so great to be ablt to take our busy bassets that suprisingly hung around. With lots of walks around the property and short walk to the water, it was great and new area for us to explore.
At first I felt the house was eerie, although it faded into complete cosiness. The only thing missing was an extra large couch for lazy book reading days and some history on the place to complete heaven-Thanks again
Reviewer:
Rachael
Review date:
Apr 2010
Stay date:
Apr 2010
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I liked it
We really enjoyed our stay and liked Noarlunga from the moment we opened the front gate. A hidden treasure just off the beaten track and so close to the Prom / Tidal River (40mins drive). The welcome was really sweet - thank-you for the yummy homemade jam, and the mowed expanse of lawns. A great spot for kids to play. The house is very comfortable and well presented - the 2 ensuite bathrooms are a real bonus. Thank-you to all. Julie
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Review date:
Nov 2009
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Nov 2009
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I loved it!
A magical and charming place hidden in the middle of nowhere. It has plenty of room and some stunning stain glass windows . The nearby beach became inaccessible after some heavy rain overnight but it was still a perfect launching place for exploring some wonderful places nearby including the Prom. We had a great family holiday.
Reviewer:
katrina
Review date:
Oct 2009
Stay date:
Sep 2009
Reviewer score:
I loved it!
We really loved our stay at Noarlunga. It's well equiped and had loads of character. Despite the rain and wind we had an enjoyable time playing cards in front of the fire. A very tranquil and peaceful place!
Reviewer:
Debra
Review date:
Oct 2009
Stay date:
Sep 2009
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I loved it!
Lovely comfortable house beautifully presented in great surroundings.
Very nice weekend escape, my children wanted to know when we could come back as we walked out the door.
Reviewer:
Dennis
Review date:
Jul 2009
Stay date:
Jul 2009
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I loved it!
Had a wonderful long weekend at Noarlunga. The comfy cottage brought back childhood memories of the getaways we went on as a family. The lack of a TV was a godsend, we read, talked played scrabble and slowed right down. The swans were beautiful as was the full moon. Only drawbacks were the dog run is pretty basic, and the beach, though close, could only be reached by crossing a seaweedy saltwater inlet that was almost knee deep. Small price to pay for a wonderful and affordable getaway. Would go back anytime!
And thanks Rose and Adrian for the quince jelly for our morning toast!
Reviewer:
Elissa
Review date:
Jun 2009
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Jun 2009
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I loved it!
A lovely house , clean and comfortable.We enjoyed our stay nice and spacious rooms , a very quiet and relaxing spot.Greg, Leonie
Reviewer:
Greg
Review date:
Feb 2009
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Jan 2009
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I liked it
Great getaway and Eco friendly to boot.
Reviewer:
Brett
Review date:
Jun 2008
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Mar 2008
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I liked it
This place is amazing! We all loved it so much. The local black swans was a real treat. We will be back. Thank you.
Reviewer:
Dave
Review date:
Mar 2008
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Jan 2008
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I loved it!
Comfortable and full of character as well as in a beautiful, wild area, this is a holiday place full of soul.
We brought overseas visitors who were enchanted, happy to experience an older country house with all modern comforts.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Review date:
Mar 2008
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Jan 2008
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I loved it!
Noarlunga is a magical place. The quiet of the bush, the
amazing birdlife and being so close to nature made for a wonderful stay.
Reviewer:
Danielle
Review date:
Apr 2007
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Mar 2007
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Not yet rated
A wonderfully restful location - so quiet and serene and totally isolated. Very clean and comfortable - it is a really lovely spot.
Reviewer:
Phillip
Review date:
Jan 2007
Stay date:
Dec 2006
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Not yet rated
Nice big house though missing a few simple items. Good proximaty to prom, its biggest attraction for us. Clean. Still setting up.