10/10 Excellent
Anabelle I.
28 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent Views of Mt Barney
Anabelle I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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Tuckeroo Cottages - Kookaburra Cottage
Cottage in Rathdowney with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Rathdowney, QLD
- Place, Lamington National Park
- Place, Mount Barney National Park5 min drive
- Place, Moogerah Dam38 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Tuckeroo Cottages - Kookaburra Cottage
Summary:
Discover Mt Barney with Tuckeroo Cottages® - secluded couples retreat, spectacular scenery, private forest walks to a tranquil rocky river all within a 90 minute drive of Brisbane/Gold Coast.
Spectacular views of Mt Barney and Maroon forming a superb backdrop for a keen photographers' masterpiece.
Sit back and relax or stroll around the gardens, or explore the rugged remnant forest, ravines, sandstone boulders and rocky outcrops on the track down to the Logan River.
The Space:
Tuckeroo Cottages - Kookaburra
Guest Access:
Full use of cottage and Pavilion and all open areas down to the Logan River.
The Neighborhood:
Relax - rejuvenate - reconnect......
There is plenty to do - or you can do nothing at all!
Take a private forest walk to a tranquil rocky river
Go bush walking or mountain climbing
Bring along friends to stay in the other cottage and fire up the authentic outdoor pizza oven
Cook a camp-oven dinner around a campfire
Horse-riding and abseiling within a short drive
Visit local wineries, Barney Creek Vineyard, Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard and Kooroomba Winery are all within a short drive.
The Shed Café is only a few kms from Tuckeroo Cottages and is open on weekends and most public holidays from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm. Great food eg breakfasts and lunches etc.
Rathdowney has a General Store, Service Station and Post Office.
The Rathdowney Visitors Information Centre is open most days with the exception of Christmas Day and Good Friday. They sell local jams, honey and chutneys also a number of gifts.
Getting Around:
Car is essential
Directions:
GPS location: Lat -28? 11.69'
Long 152? 46.18' (WGS84)
From Boonah:
Take the Boonah-Rathdowney Rd (Route 93)
36.7 km along the Boonah-Rathdowney Rd turn right into Forest Home Road, Tuckeroo Cottages is 1.15 km further along on the left.
From Rathdowney:
Just south of Rathdowney (Mt Lindesay highway - Route 13) turn right at the Boonah turn-off (Route 93) 9.5 km along the Rathdowney-Boonah Rd turn left into Forest Home Road, Tuckeroo Cottages is 1.15 km along on the left.
Interaction with Guests:
With the ability to check-in via smart locks, you can pull up and enjoy the privacy of your surrounds. In the rare event of an emergency, contact numbers are provided for the owners who can answer any questions you may have.
Discover Mt Barney with Tuckeroo Cottages® - secluded couples retreat, spectacular scenery, private forest walks to a tranquil rocky river all within a 90 minute drive of Brisbane/Gold Coast.
Spectacular views of Mt Barney and Maroon forming a superb backdrop for a keen photographers' masterpiece.
Sit back and relax or stroll around the gardens, or explore the rugged remnant forest, ravines, sandstone boulders and rocky outcrops on the track down to the Logan River.
The Space:
Tuckeroo Cottages - Kookaburra
Guest Access:
Full use of cottage and Pavilion and all open areas down to the Logan River.
The Neighborhood:
Relax - rejuvenate - reconnect......
There is plenty to do - or you can do nothing at all!
Take a private forest walk to a tranquil rocky river
Go bush walking or mountain climbing
Bring along friends to stay in the other cottage and fire up the authentic outdoor pizza oven
Cook a camp-oven dinner around a campfire
Horse-riding and abseiling within a short drive
Visit local wineries, Barney Creek Vineyard, Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard and Kooroomba Winery are all within a short drive.
The Shed Café is only a few kms from Tuckeroo Cottages and is open on weekends and most public holidays from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm. Great food eg breakfasts and lunches etc.
Rathdowney has a General Store, Service Station and Post Office.
The Rathdowney Visitors Information Centre is open most days with the exception of Christmas Day and Good Friday. They sell local jams, honey and chutneys also a number of gifts.
Getting Around:
Car is essential
Directions:
GPS location: Lat -28? 11.69'
Long 152? 46.18' (WGS84)
From Boonah:
Take the Boonah-Rathdowney Rd (Route 93)
36.7 km along the Boonah-Rathdowney Rd turn right into Forest Home Road, Tuckeroo Cottages is 1.15 km further along on the left.
From Rathdowney:
Just south of Rathdowney (Mt Lindesay highway - Route 13) turn right at the Boonah turn-off (Route 93) 9.5 km along the Rathdowney-Boonah Rd turn left into Forest Home Road, Tuckeroo Cottages is 1.15 km along on the left.
Interaction with Guests:
With the ability to check-in via smart locks, you can pull up and enjoy the privacy of your surrounds. In the rare event of an emergency, contact numbers are provided for the owners who can answer any questions you may have.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 9900073
About the area
Rathdowney
Rathdowney is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Knapp Creek Conservation Park and Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, while Frog Hollow Studio & Gallery and Rathdowney Information Centre & Historical Museum are cultural highlights.
Rathdowney, QLD
Restaurants
- Rathdowney Hotel - 11 min drive
- Shed Cafe - 6 min drive
- Lilly Dale Farm
- Rathdowney Motors - 10 min drive
- Rathlogan Grove - 4 min drive
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