Name: Southern Anchorage Retreat
Address: 50 Parkers Access Track, 3237 Wattle Hill, Australia, 50 Parkers Access Track, Victoria, 3237, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $130 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.5

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50 Parkers Access Track, 3237 Wattle Hill, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Amazing place, huge cabin with an fantastic view. Close to many lovely sights and the hot tub was very nice to relax in. Owner was full of tips, we were only in the area for a wedding but he was ready to help with any suggestions to fill our time. Highly recommend this place.

Taleesha

Australia

The location is absolutely incredible, it was the perfect 2 night stay for us very cozy & comfortable. Drew was extremely helpful and gave us recommendations to visit places nearby and good for us we took it word by word and it was worth it. The place is very well taken care of and extremely clean. Bonus was to see a mommy Kangaroo with her baby the morning of our checkout. There are lot of places to visit nearby and then the drive to the GOR makes this worthwhile, would recommend this to everyone.

Prashant

Belgium

Our host gave us many good suggestions of the area around. Love the view from the balcony, and all those wallabies around the property :)

Sirikorn

Thailand

The location was incredible! We travelled from Warrnambool along the Great Ocean Highway by car. After a busy day of touring and hiking, when we pulled into the Southern Anchorage Retreat, we were overwhelmed. This is an incredibly beautiful setting with just 2 guest rooms and a couple of cottages. It was dinner time, and there are no restaurants nearby, the owner was going into town and brought us back a pizza! Perfect!

Richard

United States of America

the location is perfect if you are halfway to twelve apostles from Melbourne. you can see the fabulous glow worms at melba valley state park in the night which was part of our trip - only 15min driving from there.

Lei

Australia

Great hosts who provided a lot of good information on the area. Excellent facilities, everything we could need was in the room or shared kitchen.

Ash

New Zealand

Great location and ambience. Room was clean and well looked after. Shared kitcken, dining and Lounge room was a added treat as well.

Chris

Australia

The location is amazing and has a great view on the hills. At sunrise and dusk the retreat is surrounded by kangaroos and wallabies. When arriving by car at these times of the day, it is necessary to pay attention as they are bumping around and cross the street. The staff is very nice and friendly. They provided tips and suggestions for activities in the surroundings. In addition, they offer a vast collection of DVDs to relax a bit after a long day of tourism.

Giorgia

Germany

Location and view were fantastic. Loads of wildlife and a very peaceful setting. Friendly staff too!

Tom

United Kingdom

Drew went all out to make me feel comfortable. He spent lots of time with advice on where to go and what to see and marked up the map he gave me so I did get to see a KOALA! The garden and views were spectacular. The room was immaculately clean. The bed was plush and comfy. The bathroom was updated and the spa bath was a bonus. The location was just off The Great Ocean Rd & Walk.

Dbd

United States of America

What guests loved the most:
“Amazing place, huge cabin with an fantastic view. Close to many lovely sights and the hot tub was very nice to relax in.”

Taleesha Australia
“The location is absolutely incredible, it was the perfect 2 night stay for us very cozy & comfortable.”

Prashant Belgium
“Our host gave us many good suggestions of the area around. Love the view from the balcony, and all those wallabies around the property :)”

Sirikorn Thailand
“The location was incredible! We travelled from Warrnambool along the Great Ocean Highway by car.”

Richard United States of America
“the location is perfect if you are halfway to twelve apostles from Melbourne.”

Lei Australia
“Great hosts who provided a lot of good information on the area. Excellent facilities, everything we could need was in the room or shared kitchen.”

Ash New Zealand
“Great location and ambience. Room was clean and well looked after. Shared kitcken, dining and Lounge room was a added treat as well.”

Chris Australia
“The location is amazing and has a great view on the hills. At sunrise and dusk the retreat is surrounded by kangaroos and wallabies.”

Giorgia Germany
“Location and view were fantastic. Loads of wildlife and a very peaceful setting. Friendly staff too!”

Tom United Kingdom
“Drew went all out to make me feel comfortable. He spent lots of time with advice on where to go and what to see and marked up the map he gave me so I did get to see a KOALA!”

Dbd United States of America

Categories:

Staff9.7
Facilities9.4
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.5
Value for money9.3
Location9.6
Free WiFi9.0

Set in peaceful bushland, Southern Anchorage Retreat is located 5 minutes' drive from the Great Ocean Road. Guests enjoy lovely nature or ocean views. The property has kangaroos visit daily.

All accommodations offers BBQ facilities, a fully equipped kitchen and a dining setting. Each has a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and sofa. Some accommodations offer laundry facilities.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, hiking and fishing. The property offers free parking.

Wattle Hill Southern Anchorage Retreat is 5 minutes' drive from the Moonlight Head Track. It is 20 minutes' drive from viewing the Twelve Apostles. Great Otway National Park is 40 minutes' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Sleeps	Accommodation Type	Price
Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	One Bedroom Cottage - Fiji 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Queen Suite - Harbor 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	One Bedroom Cottage - Marie Gabrielle 1 king bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 3	Two Bedroom Cottage - Anchor Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Bedroom 2: 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Queen Suite - Coastal 1 queen bed
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Hi There I was wondering if the 2 bedroom cottage has space for 2 adults and 2 kids (as the 2nd bedroom is listed as a single bed) - is there and option for an extra bed if 4 people are staying. Thanks Roy

Hi Roy, Anchors is perfect for the family. It's actually set up as 1 king @ 2 singles standard. Sometimes guests request 2 kings and we can do that. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom- lots of space and great facilities!

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Answered on September 19, 2021
Hi, just wondering if you offer a shuttle to the walking track. We will do a 3 day walk so pickup and drop off would be different each day? Thanks

We offer shuttles to many walk companies and also private guests to all the different pick up sites along the GOW. So get back to me on the shuttle and I can offer competitive rates.

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Answered on January 8, 2021
Hi I am driving from Queensland can you tell me if COVID happens do I lose my money and still have to pay and do I pay on arrival or before thankyou

We've been returning all money for people impacted by local restrictions/lockdowns. Probably one of only a few that do not take any money if Covid Lockdown happens. Drew

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Answered on August 15, 2021
Hi there, My soon to be husband and are are looking around for somewhere to stay for a few nights for our honeymoon before we head off to the Gold Coast. We were just enquiring to make sure that this isn't a shared place? do we have the whole place to ourselves? Kind regards, Jessica.

Hi Jess, Our 3 cottages are very private and have their own space and everything you need, including heated jacuzzi. As a couple I'd recommend either Fiji or Marie Gabrielle cottages. Our 2 suites share a commercial kitchen so are priced lower.

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Answered on December 29, 2020
Hi Wondering how far exactly are you from the Great Ocean Road WALKING track please Thanks Claire

We are just 1km up the road from the Great Ocean Walk, on Parkers Access Track. We get used by the Walk Companies and others- transport/accommodation

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Answered on May 1, 2020
Are there unsealed roads to access property? Will a normal vehicle have difficulty driving on roads?

We are just 1km off the Great Ocean Road. It is unsealed but well kept by council and a normal car will travel along it easily- with no problems.

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Answered on October 26, 2020
In your queen suite - harbour is the bed a queen size

In the 2 suites we have a queen size bed, whereas in our cottages we have kings.

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Answered on April 19, 2021
Hello dear my question is I wanna booked it for 10 December until 12 it is possible?

Hi, I do have my suites or my Fiji Cottage available on December 10-12. Get in touch if you want to book

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Answered on October 13, 2021
Pet friendly

Not in our suites as they share a huge commercial kitchen- only our cottages are pet friendly to well trained inside dogs.

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Asked about: Queen Suite - Harbor • Answered on February 6, 2020
Hello. Do all cottages have a jacuzzi? Pictures showing one but what seems to be available doesn’t exactly confirm this. Thanks, Darren

Hi Darren, All three cottages have got heated jacuzzis. This is mentioned in each cottages' description and also in the pictures for each cottage.

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Answered on June 11, 2020
Hello, we would like to book for two nights, in on October 2 and out on October 4 (2 nights) to celebrate our 46th wedding anniversary. Can we cancel and get out payment returned if there is a lockdown in regional Victoria and we are not allowed to travel. We live in Port Fairy. thank you.

With all Bookings where local Lockdowns has meant traveller unable to come we have returned all money. Rest assured- we don't see it as the guest's fault. So if unable to come due to Regional going into lockdown- we will return your money.

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Answered on September 17, 2021
hi wondering if the suites have private spas in there rooms? The pictures are a little hard to tell as 1 we saw looks like a massive spa in it's own room area and there's another picture next to a window area

All the cottage have heated jacuzzis- like pools, and the Coastal suite has a corner spa, like in its pictures. Harbour suite does not have a spa.

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Answered on July 26, 2020
Hi there! just wanting to know if this site is shared with other people or it's the entire facility for the booking? thank you :)

When you book a cottage you have the whole cottage to yourself. Our 2 suites share a commercial kitchen- as it says in their description- but during Covid restrictions we close down the other suite so you have the whole place to yourself.

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Answered on October 17, 2021
so all rooms have a jacuzzi each? But the coastal room as a spa also?

Anchors, Fiji & Marie Gabrielle Cottages only have their own private jacuzzis. Harbour suite has no spa or jacuzzi and Coastal has corner spa.

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Answered on July 26, 2020

Area Info *

What's nearby

Johanna Beach

7 miles
12 Apostles

10 miles

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurant 12 Apostles Inn (Princetown)

9.3 miles
Restaurant Otway Central (Lavers Hill)

9.3 miles
Restaurant Twelve Rocks Cafe (Port Campbell)

21.7 miles
Cafe/Bar Sow & Piglets Brewery (Port Campbell)

21.7 miles

Natural Beauty

Ocean/Sea Southern Ocean

1.9 miles
River Gellibrand River (Princetown)

9.3 miles

How to get to Southern Anchorage Retreat from Melbourne Airport

Car

Free parking is available.

* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Crib by request	AUD 20 per child, per night
Extra bed by request	AUD 40 per child, per night

3+ years

Extra bed by request

AUD 40 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Southern Anchorage Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please inform Southern Anchorage Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Yes, Southern Anchorage Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.
Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Southern Anchorage Retreat on this page.
Southern Anchorage Retreat is 1,800 feet from the center of Wattle Hill.
From the nearest airport, you can get to Southern Anchorage Retreat by:
- Car 3h
The prices at Southern Anchorage Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Southern Anchorage Retreat (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
Room options at Southern Anchorage Retreat include:
- Chalet
- Suite
Southern Anchorage Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Library
- Fishing
- Movie nights
- Walking tours
Check-in at Southern Anchorage Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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