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Buttongrass Retreat: A place to retreat to nature
Wood fire. Outdoor Bath. Extremely peaceful with stunning views.
In the Far South of Tasmania, the forest parts to reveal a spectacular open buttongrass plain. Your modern 2 bedroom self-contained cabin is a comfortable eco-experience with 12 volt solar electricity and hot water, wood heating and is without TV and in-room phones.
This habitat is home to unique flowers, birds and animals. In the distance, the sometimes snow-capped Southern Ranges loom.
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Location |
Southern Tasmania, Australia
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Price Range |
AUD$ 285.00 to AUD$ 325.00 per night
An extra person charge applies for bookings over 2 people
Bookings must be for a minimum of 2 nights
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Bedrooms |
2 (Sleeps 6)
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Beds |
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A 50% deposit is required to secure a booking for this property.
Full payment is required if your arrival date is less than 30 night/s from the date of booking.
The following seasonal pricing periods to note are:
From
1
June
to
31
September
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AUD$ 285.00
per night
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The following discounts and deals are available:
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A discount of
10.00%
is available on bookings placed more than
8
week/s
in advance.
This discount
is always available (unless specified for seasonal or special pricing).
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A discount of
15.00%
is available on bookings
7
night/s or over.
This discount
is always available (unless specified for seasonal or special pricing).
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Guest Reviews
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Bedrooms |
2 (Sleeps 6)
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Living Room: |
Comfortably fits 6 people |
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Dining Room |
The dining room comfortably fits 6 people |
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Bathrooms |
There are 1 bathroom/s available |
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Ensuites |
There are 0 ensuite/s available |
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Toilets |
There are 1 toilet/s available |
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Beds |
- Queen: 2
- Sofa/Rollaway Bed: 2
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Noise Level |
Very Quiet |
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Home Category |
Self Catering |
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Facilities Directions |
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Holiday Types |
- Romantic
- Relaxing
- Sight Seeing
- Family
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Home Area |
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Entertainment Equipment |
- Television - DVD player
- Sound - CD Player
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IT Communications Equipment |
- Telephone - Not available
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Leisure Equipment |
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Household Equipment |
- Towels/Linen Provided
- Kitchen Standard
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Outside Equipment |
- Barbeque
- Off Street Parking
- Outdoor Furniture
- Outside bath
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Views |
- Mountain Views
- Panoramic Views
- Countryside Views
- Bush View
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Activities Within Walking |
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Activities Within Driving |
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Attractions Within Walking |
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Attractions Within Driving |
- Food Shop
- Nature Reserve
- Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
- Ida Bay Railway
- Cockle Creek
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Relax and explore the natural beauty of Tasmania's Far South
In the Far South of Tasmania, the forest parts to reveal a spectacular open buttongrass plain. Your modern 2 bedroom self-contained cabin is a comfortable eco-experience with
12 volt solar electricity and hot water, wood heating and is
free from distractions like TV and in-room phones.
The perfect place to base for exploring the natural beauty
of Tasmania's Far South.
This special habitat is home to a unique range of flowers, birds and animals, a community found nowhere else. In the distance, the sometimes snow capped Southern Ranges loom.
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Important note: A place to retreat to nature
Buttongrass retreat is a place to escape from the hassles of modern life for a few days. Get away from television, phones and 240 volt electricity and enjoy some peace and quiet. 12 volt solar electricity operates the lights and music. There is usually limited 240 volt electricity, enough to charge a mobile phone or camera but not sufficient to run a laptop computer for more than an hour a day.
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Eco-Responsible Features
Ample twelve volt solar and wind generated electricity operates lights.
Limited 240 volt electricity runs CD and DVD players. You can charge phones, computers etc but you cannot run hairdryers, sleep machines etc. Overloading the electric system will blow the fuse and you will have no 240 volt power for the rest of your visit! Hot water is principally from solar and wood heating. There is gas backup in case of extended cloudy periods.
Cooking is by the gas hotplate/oven or on the wood hotplate/oven.
Water is predominantly from natural sources (we do not add chemicals and during summer you might need to be gentle with water usage).
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Well appointed comfort
Inside, the rooms are spacious and well appointed: every window brings a new picture; little touches include DVD and CD players with IPod dock, telescope, selection of native flowers, wood fired bakers oven and a reading nook beside the living area.
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The Kitchen
The spacious living/kitchen, is flooded with light. Every window frames a different picture. The kitchen has full gas range, full size refrigerator, plenty of pots, quality utensils and crockery, additional wood fired oven (but no 240 volt appliances) and a six-seat dining setting.
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Spacious Living Area
Includes two large sofas, CD player, TV DVD (with small movie library), views across buttongrass moreland to southern ranges, a cosy wood heater and a selection of books and games.
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Two Bedrooms to Suit Two Couples, a Family or Several Singles
Master Bedroom contains a Queen sized bed with views across open mooreland to Southern Ranges.
Second bedroom contains a Queen sized bed and two rollaway single beds.
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Entertainment
DVD and CD players (in case you just can't stand the tranquility). Please note, electricity is limited. This is not the place to watch DVDs all day! A selection of Tasmanian and nature themed books - and don't forget the spectacular views!
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Bathroom
Possesses a walk-in shower (level access, with no lip), a composting toilet, basin, mirror and fully sealed commercial vinyl wet area floor and walls.
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Laundry
Contains a hand-wash trough but there is no iron, washing machine or dryer.
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Full length Outdoor Deck
A huge deck runs the full length of the building with a barbeque, outdoor dining setting, outdoor bath and of course, amazing views!
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Far South Tasmania
Far South Tasmania, where mountain and forests meet the Great Southern Ocean. Relax and unwind at your choice of quality accommodation in the region, choose from the many beautiful walks through pristine forests and exquisite beaches, Try your hand at fishing, sailing, boating, diving or stroll along the white, sandy beaches that epitomise Tasmania's Far South region.
The island’s natural features blend and weave their way with you on your journey to the Far South. The wild, rugged essence of mountains comes down from the west, a legacy of dramatic coastlines and alpine tarns, to turn at the southern tip, away from the bracing, yet alluring force of the great Southern Ocean - to the more sheltered calm of the Tasman Sea.
43 degrees of pure southern latitude! Quiet – Fresh – Beautiful.
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Ida Bay Railway, next door
From Lune River station travel through bush land abundant with bird life and wild flowers. Cross button grass plains and travel along the banks of Ida Bay and Lune River Estuary. The railway line terminates at Deep Hole and Elliott's Beach where we have a shelter with BBQ facilities, picnic tables and chairs and toilets. Enjoy some time at the beach with a picnic or BBQ with family or friends and catch a later train back to the station. BBQ packs are available at the Ida Bay Railway Cafe.
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Hastings Thermal Springs, 10km north
A gravel road leads from the main road to the visitor centre and thermal springs. Be fascinated by one of the world's great dolomite caves. Experience forest walks, picnic facilities and café. The 28 degree naturally heated spring water swimming pool. Open every day.
A great rainy day adventure.
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A day trip as far south as you can go: Cockle Creek and Recherche Bay
Explore the southernmost tip of Australia, a variety of bushwalks, bird
watching, picnics, fishing and boating. 20 km of gravel road. Travel time (one way) - 45 minutes
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Lunaris Gemstones, 1 km north
Retailers in rare Jurassic fossils, crystals and gemstones.
The show-room has displays of locally found fossils and gemstones from the Lune River gemfields, including rare, petrified fern – fossil remnants of a Jurassic forest. Various coloured agates, jasper, petrified wood and onyx are found in the area. Minerals and crystals from Tasmania also feature and are for sale, alongside overseas and Australian specimens.
Located between two Public Fossicking Areas, the owners can provide useful information for those who are keen to find their own gemstones. Admission is free, and Lunaris Gemstones is open most days 9am to 5pm. You will also find them in attendance at Hobart’s Salamanca Market on Saturdays.
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St Imre Vineyard, Dover, 23km north
St Imre Vineyard is a boutique winery located in Dover, the Far South region of
the Huon Valley, on the Huon Trail. We have 5 acres planted to Pinot Noir,
Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and the more hard to find varieties of Ziegerrebe, Baco Noir and Gamay. Their blends of 'Possum Piss' (white) and 'Tiger Blood' (red) becoming ever more popular. St Imre is offering wine, food, coffee, cakes and art/craft works.
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