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mount barney lodge

property description:

Nestled amongst the foothills of World Heritage-listed Mt Barney National Park, Mt Barney Lodge provides a welcomed change of pace to a hectic city life. Located only 90 minutes from Brisbane or the Gold Coast and removed from any main roads, Mt Barney Lodge attracts an array of guests from the nature enthusiast to the adventure seeker; family groups, couples or corporate groups.

Mt Barney Lodge offers a variety of Eco-Certified accommodation to suit all budgets and desires. Our accommodation includes beautiful Queenslander Homesteads, rustic Cabins, Deluxe Camper Trailers and a spacious Campground. .......whichever option you choose, be sure that your stay will boast spectacular, uninterrupted views of Mt Barney.

Mt Barney Lodge was purchased by John and Jenny Larkin over 20 years ago and revegetated from a cleared cattle grazing property into a haven for birds, reptiles, wallabies and frogs. The business was kept in the family, with the next generation of Larkin’s now living amongst and sharing this wilderness heritage.

The business has grown over the years from a ‘base camp’ for those wanting to climb Mt Barney, to a well recognised South East Queensland holiday destination for those wanting to relax, taste local products, immerse themselves in adventure or soak up the sounds of nature. Owners Innes and Tracey Larkin have an organic philosophy on life, in that local businesses and products are strongly supported; produce can be sourced from the onsite permaculture garden, and minimal impact principles are followed during day to day living and adventure activities that are conducted onsite and within Mt Barney National Park

accommodation:

Homesteads:

Boolamoola Homestead: Sleeps 6

3 Bedrooms - 1xdouble bed 4xsingle beds

Moringararah Homestead Sleeps 15

7 bedrooms- 2xdouble bed 1xqueen bed 1xbunk bed 7xsingles

Cabins:

Foresters Hut: Sleeps 10

3 bedrooms- 2xdoubles 8xsingles (bunks)

Henry’s Hut: Sleeps 7

2 bedrooms- 1xdoubl 5xsingles (bunks)

Deluxe Camper Trailers:

Mt Barney Camper: Each Camper Trailer Sleeps 4

Mt Maroon Camper: Each Camper has: 1xqueen 2xsingles

additional Features:

• No pets allowed

• Linen is an additional $15 per person and includes sheets, pillows, and towels

• Each building has a kitchen with fridge, freezer, microwave, cutlery, crockery and basic cooking utensils.

• Each camper trailer has a basic kitchen with cutlery, crockery and basic cooking utensils.

• Only homesteads have toilets and showers contained within. Cabins and Camper Trailers share the amenities with campers.

• Eco Accredited adventure activities such as guided walks, rock climbing, abseiling or kids activities can be under taken for an additional cost. Details of these activities can be found on our website

• Country style catering is available for an additional cost. Ethical meal options such as kangaroo or vegetarian cuisine are also available.

• Adventure activities and catering need to be booked in advance.

pricing:

Homesteads

Moringararah sleeps 15 Homesteads cost: $300/night (minimum of a 4 person charge)

Boolamoola sleeps 6 $45/night/additional guest

Cabins

Foresters Hut sleeps 10 Cabins Cost: $120/night (minimum 2 person charge)

Henry’s Hut sleeps 7 $25/night/additional guest

Deluxe Camper Trailers

Both Camper Trailers sleep 4. Camper Trailers Cost: $80/night (minimum of a 2 person charge)

$10/night/additional guest

Camping

$12/night/adult $6/night/child aged from 3 to 12

Please note:

• A minimum of a 3 night stay is required over public holidays and 4 nights over the Easter Long Weekend.

• Homesteads, Cabins and Camper Trailers require a minimum of a 2 night stay over weekends.

• A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking. Should a cancellation occur, this deposit can be refunded (-25% administration fee), or transferred to another booking, if your accommodation is rebooked.

• Prices for all accommodation are standard throughout the year

changeover day:

Check-in time is 2pm. Check-out time is 10am

surroundings:

Mt Barney Lodge is surrounded by World-Heritage listed National Park. The national park boasts spectacular mountain ranges, rock climbing sites, waterfalls, pristine creeks, and gorgeous bushwalking opportunities. This region is categorised as the 3^rd most biodiverse region in Australia and is host to a number of threatened species such as the Glossy Black Cockatoo, Brush Tailed Rock Wallaby and plants such as the Antartic Beech. Mt Barney Lodge is surrounded by native trees and boasts fantastic examples of a sustainable garden. The property also has a prolific permaculture garden that bears seasonal produce.

location:

Mt Barney Lodge is 90 minutes from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport is only 2 hrs drive away.

Near-by towns include Rathdowney (20minutes), Boonah and Beaudesert (45minutes).

Other attractions in the area include Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages, Rathlogan Olive Grove and the Alpaca Shack – specialising in hand-woven alpaca products.

Car hire is possible from the major cities such as Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Please note that there is about 3km of dirt road into the property, so make sure car hire companies are aware of this.

There are no public transport services to Mt Barney Lodge

contact details:

name: Innes and Tracey Larkin

telephone: (07) 5544 3233

e-mail: info@mtbarneylodge.com.au

website: www.mtbarneylodge.com.au

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