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Barramunga Cosy Rainforest Retreat with Great Ocean Road convenience.

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Nestled in a clearing atop Otways National Park, this cosy retreat awaits
Kangaroos dining in the backyard
experience the colours of the otways
Cosy nights await by the fireplace, complete with stocked firewood
warm and inviting dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Barramunga Cosy Rainforest Retreat with Great Ocean Road convenience.

Barramunga Rainforest Retreat is a cosy 3 bedroom home surrounded by the best of the Otways..

Peace and tranquillity with a feeling of solitude awaits you at Barramunga Rainforest Retreat.

Nestled in the heart of the magnificent Great Otway National Park this rainforest retreat set on 25 acres of magnificent secluded forest offers you the perfect getaway with lots or little to do. Now with INTERNET & streaming services for your enjoyment.

Sleeping 6, this fully self-contained retreat house features comfortable King sized beds and is only one hour & 10mins from Geelong, 30 minutes from the Great Ocean Roads popular Apollo Bay beaches and restaurants and 10 minutes from Australia’s largest mountain bike trails at Forrest.

Ample walking trails, waterfalls, ferny gullies, towering mountain Ash Trees, the lovely lake Elizabeth, Stevenson’s Falls and the fine dining establishments in Forrest are on or nearby this property.

NB: Our property has a rather steep driveway so guests with 4WD or AWD or rear wheel drive will have very easy access both in and out of property. Guests with front wheel drive vehicles only, can park at the top the hill and walk down the steep section to the house.

Easily accessed through Forrest (inland route) or if coming from 12 Apostles via Apollo Bay (Coastal Route).

RATES

$650 for weekend Friday to Sunday for 2 Adults and 2 Children (Linen supplied)

PLEASE NOTE: Minimum 2 night stay
Long weekends 3 night Minimum
Easter & Christmas 4 night Minimum

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
It would be greatly appreciated if you could please take home your rubbish & recycling as we do not have rubbish service.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
AWD or 4WD vehicles are recommended.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barramunga

Located in Barramunga, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Old Cable Station Museum and Apollo Bay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Forrest Brewing Company and Great Ocean Road Waterfront. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Barramunga, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 24 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 26 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Otway Fly Treetop Adventures - 35 min drive - 39.1 km
  • The Redwoods Otways - 36 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Colac Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forrest Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dar Teta - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wonkey Donkey - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dar Tèta - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bespoke Harvest - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barramunga Cosy Rainforest Retreat with Great Ocean Road convenience. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barramunga Cosy Rainforest Retreat with Great Ocean Road convenience.?

As of 13 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barramunga Cosy Rainforest Retreat with Great Ocean Road convenience. on 30 April 2026 start from NZ$357, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Barramunga Cosy Rainforest Retreat with Great Ocean Road convenience.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barramunga Cosy Rainforest Retreat with Great Ocean Road convenience.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barramunga Cosy Rainforest Retreat with Great Ocean Road convenience.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barramunga Cosy Rainforest Retreat with Great Ocean Road convenience. located?

This family-friendly Barramunga holiday home is located near the beach, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Great Otway National Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kennet River Koala Walk and Porcupine Creek Reference Area. Barwon Downs Bushland Reserve and Wongarra Bushland Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dugald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
yes, very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect private rural retreat

Exceeded expectations and just loved everything about it. House is cosy and inviting with plenty of space inside and out. Beds were very comfy and loved how isolated it is! Beautiful nature all around us was such a treat and this place would be enjoyed by families or couples. Would go back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place has it all

Such an amazing place to stay. Very private and surrounded by the beautiful bush, with bush walks right from your door. The house was spotless clean, modern, and had everything you could need, along with the beautiful views from all windows. The games room with table tennis was alot of fun and the fireplace was nice and cozy on the cold nights. The beds were huge and comfortable and I would definitely recommend this accommodation. Great communication with Gary who was always quick to respond and very helpful. Thanks for a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

charlie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A comfortable hideaway

A place got what we needed. Good warming system as our nights were cold. A quiet place with animals around. The down side were no internet access, we were not able to search info for our next stop. The drive way got us sweat a bit . In order not to take anymore risk, we carried all our stuff to the top of driveway when checked out. A puffing exercise for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and bliss

3rd time staying and every time it just gets better. We were welcomed with a nice bottle of red, and a stocked fireplace. The walks on the property are awesome, the house has everything you need, and the natural beauty around is something to be experienced. Once again, thank you very much for allowing us to enjoy your little piece of paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful

Thank you for providing us such a beautiful property. We had a great weekend, the photos of the property dont do it justice! Loved the walking trails and the serenity. House was nice and clean with extra touches along the way which made our stay even more enjoyable! Nothing to be disappointed about here! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great - Again

Second time we have stayed here, and we will be back for sure. The peace and quiet is a big draw card. This time we were welcomed with a nice bottle of red. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian and Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

Loved it. Pictures are well reflective of property, nothing especially flash but no problems of any site and host was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Fantastic location, great property very relaxing spot
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Thanks Gary for letting us stay. All of us absolutely enjoyed the property and it’s location. I spent most of the time working out when I could next return. It’s a great location to get to the Forrest MTB trails, but the property itself is perfectly set up to stay in and chill by the fire. Amazing place, and thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Petra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful hideaway

This property is in the most beautiful location, with Otway forrest and Kangaroos literally on your doorstep. Gary and Carolyn have put thoughtful touches everywhere, so it really feels like a home away from home. We had the perfect weekend by the fire, reading books, with a view of the forrest. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simone K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful nature

We just loved the natural setting and bushwalks on site. The owners had thought of the little things that count. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

This is truly a lovely place to visit for peace and tranquility. The property is very well maintained and clean with everything you need. We are sure to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mei L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AHhhhhhmazing

We loved this place! My son said it’s the best holiday he’s ever had. The house was just perfect, had everything we need and an awesome location. We love remote cottages surrounded by forest. We did all the walking trails surrounding the house, boys loved it. Didn’t need to leave the house to drive anywhere. We didn’t mind the steep hill we had to walk down. It’s worth it to make sure we are really away from car noises. Gary was so respondent to all our emails and changes, big star for him!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous getaway

Loved every minute of our stay here. It really was "Barradise'. Perfect location for exploring the Otways and surrounding area. The lack of phone reception and wifi was a really plus as it allowed us to completely switch off and make the most of our stay. Beds we're amazingly comfortable (we slept so well) and the whole place was very clean and well appointed. Also loved the wildlife particularly the kangaroos and birds and the walks on the property grounds. We'll definitely stay again if there's another opportunity in the future.

10/10 Excellent

LOUAY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seclusion and tranquility

A well presented and fully equipped home in a beautiful, secluded part of the Otways. We enjoyed the forest walks round the property and the games room kept the kids occupied for hours. We even saw deer and wallabies a couple of times coming out to feed around dusk. A wonderful location and home to stay in...

10/10 Excellent

BIBIANA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

This was a last minute booking and the owner had been very accommodating. Our boys loved staying at this holiday house, not only for the ping pong table and sport channels on Foxtel, but also because of the stunning location, bush-land setting and nearby bike trails. Would highly recommend to any family with kids or without. Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tami I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy home away from home

This was our second stay in two years. Beautiful views, well equipped kitchen, lovely cosy wood fire, table tennis a huge hit with the kids ... we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allan R.

Best Easter weekend

Barramunga Rainforest Retreat is such a quiet, peaceful and beautiful place. The house was cosy, extremely clean and comfortable. Thank you Gary for a perfect weekend. Allan and Avril Rasquinho
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Absolutely amazing place for a vacation!

I really loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tristan I.

Serene country escape minutes from Forrest

We (4 adults 2 kids 4 & 7) stayed here for a long weekend of trail running and MTB riding and loved it. The house was warm even though it was freezing outside with heaters in bedrooms and a wood fire for the living spaces. The linen was also top quality and the place felt very clean. The games room was great for all involved and we played table tennis into the night. And the complementary coffee pods were appreciated by the coffee fiends. Forrest, a mecca for trail anything, was minutes away but when you're on the property you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere without another human to be seen. Gary was a fantastic host before, during and after our stay. The driveway is slippery in the mornings, but my 2WD wagon got up it ok, though I'll bring an AWD next time so I don't dig up their drive. We'll be back for sure, thanks Gary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

Peaceful & secluded

Great base for exploring the Otways and surrounds. Very private, surrounded by beautiful forest. Owner a pleasure to deal with. Definitely recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Beautiful and peaceful surrounds.

Thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful home in the Otways. The location was outstanding and everything in the house was extremely well maintained and very clean. Wonderfully comfortable beds. The whole family particularly enjoyed the effective wood burner, the table tennis (also in excellent condition) and the walks on the property. Great place in a great area. Only challenge was the steep driveway as our car slid on the coarse gravel when it went up, even on dry days.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

KIRSTEN H.

Beautiful rainforest retreat

We had a lovely time at this nice clean, comfortable property. In addition we thoroughly enjoyed the little rainforest walks, and found Gary, the owner, incredibly friendly and accommodating and any questions were promptly answered. This was a great place for kids, plenty of yard to run around in and the lovely walks to explore.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E., Melbourne, Australia

Amazing cabin & location!

Staying at Barramunga Rainforest Retreat was an amazingly pleasant experience! Not only is it situated in an absolutely sublime location, (right in the midst of the great otway national forest), the house itself is remarkable. There's heaps to do & explore, with there also being a couple of walking paths on the location, (many intense games of table tennis were had also). All in all, incredibly impressed with the house & would highly recommend!

About the host

Hosted by Gary Plumridge

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Barramunga has been the area we explored on our hiking expeditions as younger folk & to have "Barradise" now is a dream come true!
We are delighted to share the opportunity for you to stay in our home to unwind, relax & be restored.

Why they chose this property

"Barradise" is set back in the rainforest so you hardly hear any road noise, just the sound of birds, kookaburras, king parrots, rosellas, cookatoos, magpies etc.
The lounge area has a wood fire on those cold wet wintery days with floor to ceiling windows to sit & read a good book or watch Foxtel or one of the many DVD's provided for your use.
Table Tennis room offers hours of family fun too.
With on site walking trails you will think you are miles from anywhere!!

What makes this property unique

-All linen, pillows, doonas, towels provided
-3 seperate bedrooms with comfy King size bedrooms or can be configured to 6 king singles if reqd.
-2 bathroom/ toilets/showers (one bathroom with bath).
-Clothes washer & Dryer.
-Wood Heater (wood provided) plus split system heating and air conditioning.
-Coffee machine, with pods provided plus a range of Herbal teas.
-Table Tennis Room.
-2 covered decks with gas BBQ. & table & chairs.
-Internet, Netflix & Foxtel now included.
-Able to work from the heart of the Otways!!

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