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Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

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40-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace
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Two Bedroom Treehouse | Living area | 40-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace
Standard Tree House | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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324 Land Road, via Lake Eacham, Malanda, Atherton Tablelands, Butchers Creek, QLD, 4885
  • Rose Gums Nature Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Crater Lakes National Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Lake Barrine
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪124 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Tree House

  • 689 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Two Bedroom Treehouse

  • 1130 sq ft
  • 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

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1507 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

4-star Butchers Creek apartments with kitchens
Laundry facilities, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, wedding services, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Each apartment boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a sitting area and a refrigerator, while a flat-screen TV with digital channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment.
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat offers 12 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 40-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and DVD players.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat features a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Butchers Creek aparthotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site.

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Tennis
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 12 buildings
  • 12 units
  • Built in 2002
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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 within 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is 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

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful treehouse in the bush with walking tracks to swimming holes. Saw a platypus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nihan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the tree house! It was so pretty and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerrold

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peacefully quiet which made it relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tierney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Rose Gums - peaceful retreat

A beautiful spot and a very helpful owner/manager
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kym

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Darrin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful private rainforest walks to a creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so peaceful and beautiful. The perfect place to unwind and get away from everything. The natural beauty of the landscape is priceless
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

John, Suffolk, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Townsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil rainforest paradise

Lovely, quiet and peaceful. The tree houses are a good distance away from each other with thick forest in between, guaranteeing privacy. Lots of good bushwalking trails - the creek trail can get a bit tricky and there are leeches near the water. The giant rose gums were awesome! Treehouses are nice with a beautiful spa overlooking the forest and valley. Only complaint is that our stay was too short.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Maidstone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay at Rose Gums

We wanted two days in the Tablelands and Rose Gums is an ideal location. The accommodation is fantastic, being a tree house design with no others nearby. Our meal in the restaurant was excellent, chef Bradley is very good.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A peaceful retreat

If you're looking to get away from it all, I'd definitely recommend this place. From your tree house, all you can hear are the sounds of nature. We didn't even realise there were people staying in the house next door until we saw them at dinner. The restaurant is very good, though not cheap.