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"Great wilderness experience with luxury included!”
Eaglereach Wilderness Resort
41mum
Newcastle, Australia
Apr 20, 2009
Had our very own private "lodge" which was really a house. Air con (not needed at Ester), fireplace, microwave, oven, large fridge etc etc. Books, games, washer drier, even an umbrella (not needed!).
Very spacious and included all the little luxuries you don't find camping, although the location has a camping feel, the nearest neighbour can't be heard, and wallabies/goannas etc on our doorstep (literally!)
The kids (10 and 11) were old enough to be able to play tennis, badminton, kayak in the lagoon and go for walks (all free). If you have young kids though not much to do for more than a couple of days (we stayed 5 nights), as the littlies love being able to hand feed the wild-life, but there is no playground. The rooms have DVD/TV, so if raining it OK to relax!
You can have a camp fire, but not in Summer in bush fire time before Easter.
If you live close-by. as we do, take your own bikes. The free ones are in diss-repair and not geared....many hills uh oh! I would suggest to the manger to charge a small fee so the bikes can be maintained. I also suggested that the tennis bookings go thru reception (as the other things are) rather than people write their lodge in a timeslot ., as we were rubbed off the board! (It was a busy easter break, and although fully booked still seemed quiet and peaceful).
The breakfast is included and delicious. Walked the 800m each way every day, great way to build an appetite, but consider a closer lodge if not an active person. Took most of our food and had BBQ's etc. Restuarant expensive for families.
The girls in reception Belinda and ?Emma were very helpful and kind and friendly.
There are a few good walks around, and because we had a car we could drive to Dungog(a great little town for a fab coffee at the Bakery) and onto Barringtons (Tilleghery Creek for a dip) and the Dam for a nice 1/2 day trip. Reception has some great free maps.
This is also a great place for visitors from O/S , but I suggest you could hire a car, drive here from Syd or Newcastle as part of your holiday to experience nature (with the luxury!) rather than at a Zoo.
Had a 5 star view from our lodge.
Will be back! Looking for specials on their website as we did this time and saved substantially.
Oh, and we hired a "buggy" the kids thought this was a hoot! Didn't use the "Day Spa", not really a fan of those.
Enjoy!
•Date of Stay: April 2009
•Visit was for: Leisure
•Traveling group: Family with Young Children
•Your age range: 25-34
•Member since: February 09, 2008
•Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
“Lovely view and amazing kangaroos!”
Eaglereach Wilderness Resort
dashal22
Bury, UK
Jan 2, 2009 this place is stunning.
Amazing views and a chance to get up close to some kangaroos.
This is a wilderness resort and as such you are limited to what is around you. The towns/villages are a short drive away and a car is a must if you are up here.
It isn't cheap to stay here, but it is worth the money. The lodges are lovely (although air con in ours wasn't up to much!) and the outside turbo spas are great too.
We went for two nights during our honeymoon in Australia and loved every second.
This is in the middle of nowhere so expect some bugs at night time!
“Mens Cooking on the Mountain”
Eaglereach Wilderness Resort
SambaSydney
Sydney
Dec 10, 2008 I am part of a group of friends who get together from time to time, where the men do the cooking. We like to meet somewhere different to add to the overall "culinary"experience and that's where Eaglereach came on the scene!
We organised to visit Eaglereach for our Mens Cooking extravaganza weekend. Only a few hours from Sydney, but a completely different world! We all enjoyed the peace & tranquility but were blown away with the views, and the wildlife. Imagine dining outside on the deck and looking on to the Barringtons with kangaroos feeding close by!!!
What an expereince! To cap it off, the resort has all the creature comforts and activities as well! ....such as tennis, swimming pool, and top restaurant .
Our group loved it and it is earmarked for a return visit. And...by the way the men did a great job in the kitchen helped by the surroundings.
Date of Stay: September 2008
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Member since: December 10, 2008
“Excellent resort, staff, and atmosphere!”
Japan
1/1 found this review helpful
What a wonderful, relaxing, and pleasant stay we had at Eaglereach. Paul, Carmen, and Gunter were such wonderful hosts and made us feel at home. Our lodge "The Gallery" was fanasticly nestled on top of the mountain looking over the valley. Its all true what you see in the pictures, cute kangaroos really will eat food out of your hands. My partner and I enjoyed an excellent meal and a hardy breakfast at the restaurant and a nice home cooked dinner at our cozy "home" for three days. We also enjoyed the jacuzzi and the warm glow of the fireplace in the open and spacious den. It's a must stay for anyone looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of Sydney city life and it's oh so close to all the vineyards of Hunter Valley. It is rustic, so bring food, wine, and music. There's no daily housecleaning service, so be prepared to make your bed and wash your dishes, but even that adds to the "homey" feeling of the surroundings. The most hectic aspect of the stay was getting up the hill but after a few times going up and down you get accustomed to it. HIGHLY recommended! Ente & Jason
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JandEJapan's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: September 14, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
“God's 8th wonder”
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Jesolo, Italy
Sep 25, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful
WOW, WOW and WOW!!!!!!!!
thats says it all !!!!!! we spent 4 nights at Eaglereach for my 30th birthday. I never knew that such a wonderful place exists. as we were driving up the hillside the tears started the time we arrived at our log cabin i was in shock..nothing bad to say what so ever.. it God's 8th wonder that he kept secret. Pure bliss!!!!
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gray2005's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: July 08, 2005
“Gourmet Heaven”
UK
2/2 found this review helpful
My Fiance and me recently stayed in Eaglereach, whilst holidaying from UK. Set in such a beautiful part of Australia on a mountain with wildlife galore. We had a really beautiful and peacefull time but what really set the place apart from everywhere else was the restaurant. The food was amazing and service so friendly and warm. We ate all over Australia on our holiday and this place far outweighed all of the other restaurants we tried, it just hada really good vibe about it, very rustic with well presented food. Apparantly the head chef used to work on Richard Bransons private island in the Caribbean.Very impressed. Recomend this place to any food lovers, perfect for a romantic escape.
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Stephen2000's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 08, 2005
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