Perched on top of a bluff above the Gilbert River, the retreat is built from local stone and timber and hosts a pillow-topped king bed and luxurious bathtub with uninterrupted panoramic views.  Step into this unique piece of Gilberton, and enjoy a welcome platter and bottle of champagne on arrival.  Appreciate the luxurious robes, waffle slippers, bathroom products and little treats scattered throughout.  The retreat is designed to captivate the beauty of this rugged landscape and is the perfect place to immerse yourself in harmony with nature’s beauty in understated luxury.

The retreat has a fully self-contained kitchen, where you can enjoy your breakfast hamper, tea, coffee and snacks at any time of the day.

There are no phones, television or internet available allowing you to truly escape, relax and digital detox.

There is plenty to see and do at Gilberton if your heart so desires. A stay at Gilberton is inclusive of all meals and alcoholic beverages as well as tours and experiences.  Your package is designed around what you like and are interested in.

Gilberton Outback Retreat

Our Paperbark glamping tents are equipped with a private ensuite and are suitable for a maximum of four guests. 
The bedding configuration is one king split bed as well as one set of bunks.

Habitat Noosa 

Please come join us and holiday a few nights in our stunning Creekside setting in the Noosa Biosphere, one of only two U.N designated in Australia. 
Relax in complete peace and quiet on this our 72 acre hobby farm officially recognized as a LAND FOR WILDLIFE property. 
There are 3 kinds of AWESOME and this is just one of them!
From your fully self-contained abode you will look down into a gurgling creek and over into a koala habitat, subtropical forest. The forest has a soothing Creekside trail to walk, but perhaps sit awhile at one of the special spots we have prepared and maybe catch sight of a Catfish lazing in a pool of crystal clear water or maybe even perhaps a turtle. 
So much to see and do besides just wandering the property. Play tennis on our adjacent court (gear supplied if necessary), swim in what one of our previous guests once described as a 'lagoon like' swimming pool, or fish catch and release in the creek.
Walk the extensive gardens or just sit and listen to the bird sounds and maybe witness a kangaroo hopping by or a koala climbing a tree.
Spend some time with our flock of heritage chickens. Say a special hello to Pete the handsome peacock and his ‘missus’.  You can also get friendly with our small herd of cattle.
Plenty for kids to safely explore and mix with NATURE, but its also a romantic scenario for couples and great for groups.
Our tiny homes are elegantly and prettily furnished and come with all the equipment necessary for comfortable sleeping, cooking and for your general enjoyment. These homes have either a queen or double bed for two adults and a loft or bunkbed for 2 children. 
You can also make this a true AUSSIE campfire 'drovers dinner' experience with our fireplaces cum barbeques with camp ovens with tri pods supplied for your grill or stew. Make a damper and enjoy it with golden syrup and cream as dessert. Boil the billy for a 'bushie cuppa'. 
We can deliver to your home a sumptuous breakfast basket with our own tasty farm fresh eggs, ham from Noosa Meats, homemade jams and as much seasonal local produce as we can find.
Whilst you could spend all your time on our 'marwarra' (in Gubbi Gubbi a pleasant place) there's so much to experience and enjoy in our idyllic hinterland.
*Walk the extensive Noosa trail, or sections of it.
*Visit the Noosa botanic gardens on the banks of Lake Mcdonald
*Climb Mount Coorora site of the King of the Mountain
*Fish the local lakes Mcdonald and Boorumba plus even catch and release from our own creek. Visit the Pomona bowls club for a game 
*Play golf on the great Cooroy golf course
*Enjoy our local art galleries
*Buy local at our farmer markets.
*Take in a silent movie with organ at the historic majestic theatre Saturdays, after the Pomona market.
*For various drinks visit our gin distilleries in Pomona and Cooroy, the Cooran Craft Brewery, the Meadery, Dingo creek winery.
*Ride the iconic Mary Valley Rattler steam train.
*Or take a drive around our cute villages for the collectables and local foods.
*Do some horse riding.
*Look for platypus in the Yabba and Obi Creeks.
*Understand our history at the Noosa shire history museum in Pomona.
*Visit the Kenilworth cheese factory.
*Climb the 9.6m Allen fire tower for a 360-degree view.
*Be educated at the Planetarium in day or night shows through its many telescopes.
*The Noosa shire museum 
Cost
First night 325 for 2 people
Breakfast baskets when provided are charged at $35 for 2 people
We can provide firewood for your campfires at $20 or collect from Pomona IGA
Or collect from Pomona IGA
This will be an unforgettable holiday so spoil yourself and rejuvenate with this Aussie bush experience in comfort and in the Noosa Outback.
Come prepared with all your eats and drinks

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