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You will feel so refreshed and relaxed at Tarra Valley Retreat just the sound of the birds, the babbling of the Tarra River and the wonderful rainforest environment will soothe you. You will see and hear the elusive Lyrebird and if you are very lucky you might see a Platypus or a Koala. The river has Trout, Blackfish and Freshwater Crays.
You have the choice of rustic cabins or powered and non powered campsites (some right on the banks of the river). We have two BBQ sheds with huge open fires both with free gas BBQs (one bbq shed has a microwave, fridge, kettle and toaster). Or you can have your own fire drum to sit around and toast your marshmallows.
Tarra Valley and Tarra Bulga National Park are just up the road and they are one of Victoria's best kept secrets. Tarra Valley is beautiful, an easy walk through lush tree ferns, ancient Myrtle Beech and giant Mountain Ash to see Cyathea Falls. Tarra Bulga is at Balook and has some wonderful designated walks through more rainforests and the famous Corrigans suspension bridge. The information centre is well worth a visit and is open on weekends and all holidays.
Visit historic Port Albert (the best fish & chips) or surf on the Ninety Mile Beach at Woodside which is only 40 minutes away. Drive the stunning Grand Ridge road with its spectacular views of Wilsons Promontory and the Strzelecki Ranges. Play a round of golf at the award winning Yarram golf club. Enjoy a beer at the boutique brewery at Mirboo North and visit Mini Ha Ha waterfall at Hiawatha and Agnes Falls near Toora which make a wonderful day trip coming back via Yarram.
Watch the Parrots and Finches and try to spot a Platypus or Freshwater Crayfish in the river or feed the Eels and the Possums.
For site bookings you can bring along your pet dog, as long as it is well trained and kept on a lead (and pick up the doggy doos) they will enjoy their holiday as well. (Just remember you cannot take your dog into any National Park and you cant leave your dog unattended in our park).
Whatever the time of year, you can visit:
In Winter when its cold and damp and misty (best time to see the rain forest),
the Autumn with the wonderful coloured leaves,
the Spring with the blossom, Camelias and Rhododendrons
and of course, Summer, when you can sit with your feet in the river and read a good book.
Once you have discovered Tarra Valley you will want to come back again and again!
