Araluen Park Cottages
Hotel in East Gippsland

Luxury, environmentally friendly self-contained cottages. A guided tour can be provided. Within the property there are good examples of warm temperate rainforest, with associated flora and fauna. They provide an ideal base to explore the regions unspoilt beaches, pristine rivers and the high country. Araluen park cottages are conveniently located with easy access to lakes entrance, the 90 mile beach and the gippsland lakes. Araluen park cottages opened for business in november 2009, they have been constructed to a high standard to ensure optimum comfort and sustainable living. A full kitchen is stocked with fresh breakfast provisions for your stay. Elements of old world charm have been integrated with modern conveniences to ensure a memorable experience. Set amongst 40 acres of remnant forest, seeking a romantic getaway, lilly pilly and lomandra cottages offer luxurious accommodation for couples wanting to get close to nature, or simply wanting some piece and quite. The region abounds with artists of various styles, many choices of local produce can be procured, and a number of unique and fine wineries can all be found within a short distance of araluen park cottages.

Araluen meaning place of waterlilies the story so far. We purchased the property which we have since called Araluen Park in slow 2002. The property was impartial lower 200 acres, had no house and had been impaired for grazing cattle. A meaningful gully, piece of the bung Creek catchment, cuts through the front portion of the property. It soon became obvious that about 40 acres of this fore portion of the property was not suitable for cattle and an alternative concept of sustainable land use and restoration of habitat was explored. What followed was the development of a number of individual environmentally gregarious cottages in a instinctive setting with a long term plan for native vegetation restoration of the gully. Integral to the cottage design were elements of sustainability including solar power, waste water management systems, domestic potable water collection and recycling. We saw this award as recognition of our contribution and commitment to sustainability and the environment. Built with love and a care for the environment. Whilst having a focus on sustainability, we did not want to compromise on lifestyle, appreciating that our guests should expect the normal comforts afforded to country style accommodation. We both share an interest in building, furniture and vintage and old items. The lead lighting throughout the cottages are all our own works. The re vegetation of the native vegetation around the cottages has commenced, and the improved habitat has seen an enlarge in the native flora and fauna in the area. The rain forest gullies have started to seduce some of the unique creatures only found around such vegetation. There is simply now where else we would rather be. It’s very unusual to find such well equipped, thoughtfully and tastefully furnished, snug accommodation.

Adjacent to the Colquhoun State Forest, you can appreciate the quiet of sustainable accommodation whilst being only minutes from the coastal town of Lakes Entrance and the great Gippsland Lakes. We have lots of marvelous guests to Araluen Park Cottages. The Gippsland Lakes is home to a unique species of dolphin, with more than 50 dolphins (mostly females and juveniles) residing permanently in the lakes. Dolphin calves are born in the Gippsland Lakes and can sometimes be seen swimming close to their mothers. Time now to relax and appreciate all that Lakes Entrance and the Gippsland Lakes has to offer. Cruise the lakes on an ecocruise, hire a kayak or yacht, swim in the lake or ocean, go fishing or fair enjoy the instinctive beauty of East Gippsland. Our farm fresh eggs reach from our own chocks. Each bedroom has a four poster brass bed, a queen size in one bedroom and a king size in the other. The lounge area has an old mantelpiece surrounding an enclosed wood fire. The focal point in the lounge area is an old mantelpiece surrounding an enclosed wood fire. The bedroom has a queen size brass bed, vintage dressing table and wardrobe, and an antique barley twist Jacobean lounge. Outside, a veranda surrounds the cottage on three sides, providing vistas of the surrounding forests and landscapes. The Cottages are healthy spaced to ensure your privacy and provide expansive views to the landscape. Fully equipped kitchen freshly stocked for breakfast with local produce. Araluen Park Cottages are accessible ample to Lakes Entrance to access the necessities and appreciate the action, yet far ample away to enjoy the peace and quite of your own individual accommodation. Take a walk in the gully and explore the rain forests, watch out for the sea eagles that nest in the forest or simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. The photos succeeding have all been taken by us from Lakes Entrance over the last year or so. We also have lots of local visitors, including the