Tall Trees Eco Retreat
1090 Barham River Road, 3233 Apollo Bay, Australia – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 75 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The location was amazing, surrounded by beautiful trees & wildlife. It was the perfect weekend getaway. Jeanette is an amazing host! Can’t recommend Talk Trees Eco Retreat enough!

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Tall Trees Eco Retreat offers private cabins on the edge of the rain forest just 11km from Apollo Bay. Cabins feature a balcony, BBQ and indoor and outdoor dining areas. The well equipped kitchen has a fridge, oven and microwave and the spacious bathroom features a large spa bath. There is no mobile, tv or internet reception on the property. Wake to the sounds of bird calls and enjoy walks on the property, fishing in the river or cycling. Lorne is 35 km from Tall Trees Eco Retreat, while Colac is 42 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Tall Trees Eco Retreat has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 16 Jan 2017.- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

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- Allie
Australia
“The location was amazing, surrounded by beautiful trees & wildlife. It was the perfect weekend getaway. Jeanette is an amazing host! Can’t recommend Talk Trees Eco Retreat enough!” - Dorothee
Japan
“Great place to stay in nature. Saw glow worms from the porch and parrots in the morning on the patio. The house is great, clean and has all that you need. It is a ways to/from town - so plan accordingly.” - Steve
Australia
“Secluded and peaceful with wildlife and relaxation galore!” - Moran
Australia
“Such a beautiful place to stay. Cottage was very spacious and decorated very well to make it feel homely. Loved the alpacas roaming free and the friendly possums that came onto the verandah for dinner every night.” - Rebekah
Australia
“It was within a forest with Alpaca, possums, glow worms and native birds.” - Lisa
Australia
“The location was lovely, the house’s decor was nice and modern, very well appointed did not want for anything !!” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“it was wonderful. sublimely peaceful and stunningly beautiful. we loved it.” - Alexandra
Australia
“No meals included, but the property has a great kitchen to prepare meals and it included items as coffee, sugar, tea, oil, salt. It is place for solicitude and peace. Some books and games if someone is interested. The closeness to nature is...” - Karly
Australia
“instantly relaxed on arrival surrounded by the rain Forrest. Nice comfortable beds and everything we needed. Spotted a koala on the walking track on the property & feed the birds.” - Andrew
Australia
“The location, whilst a fair way into the bush, was perfect. Quiet but for the constant chatter of birdlike. Tha cabin is luxurious...and no TV or phone reception. Perfect for a getaway. The bloke looking after the grounds etc was very friendly...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi are you allowed to smoke outdoors if you bring your own ashtray and remove the waste responsibly
Yes, that would be perfectly fine. : )Answered on 15 October 2021Are pets allowed. We have a very well behaved dog.
Dogs are only allowed on application. We are concerned about the effects of dogs on our wildlife particularly the wallabies and echidnas and we also ..Answered on 30 September 2020Hi, is there a tv?
Thank you for your enquiry. We are in the process of installing TV screens and DVD players in each cottage. There is no TV reception, mobile phone or..Answered on 26 May 2022Hi, we’ve just booked 2 cottages for 2 families and our friends have a small house trained Moodle dog. How do we apply to see if she can stay too?
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, I can't accept dogs on the property as it is a wildlife reserve and the alpacas also get very nervous around them.Answered on 18 October 2021Morning, Is smoking permitted outdoors? Regards, Sue
Hi Sue, yes it is but please dispose of your butts in a mindful manner. Thank youAnswered on 13 April 2022Hi….. I was wondering if you were thinking of running any gardening / permaculture at the retreat. Thanks
Hello, Thanks for asking... yes we have started on a permaculture garden down at the old farmhouse. Will include apple orchard, indigenous food forest..Answered on 17 July 2022- Still looking?
Property surroundings *
Facilities of Tall Trees Eco RetreatGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Spa bath
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Mountain view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Balcony
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hiking
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- TV
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Tall Trees Eco Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Please inform Tall Trees Eco Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Tall Trees Eco Retreat
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The prices at Tall Trees Eco Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Tall Trees Eco Retreat is 3 miles from the centre of Apollo Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Tall Trees Eco Retreat include:
- Holiday Home
- Bungalow
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Tall Trees Eco Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
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Check-in at Tall Trees Eco Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.