
Buttongrass Retreat
Where To Stay Ida Bay, Huon Valley, Tasmania
In the far south of Tasmania, the forest parts to reveal a spectacular open buttongrass plain. Your modern two bedroom self-contained cabin is a comfortable eco-experience with 12-volt solar electricity and hot water, wood heating and is free from distractions like television and in-room phones.
You have exclusive occupancy; just one guest accommodation in a 20 hectare private reserve. Comfort and wildlife make Buttongrass Retreat the perfect place to base for exploring the natural beauty of Tasmania’s far south.
This habitat is home to a unique range of flowers, birds and animals, a community found nowhere else. The view to the Southern Ranges is spectacular and sometimes snow capped.
About 1 3/4 hours drive from Hobart (just past Dover and Southport) this is a great base to explore the nearby Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs, or a short drive to Cockle Creek then walk to the southern-most place in Australia.
Important: Buttongrass is a place to escape from the technology hassles of modern life for a few days. There is no television, limited 240-volt electricity, enough to charge a mobile phone or camera but not sufficient to run a laptop computer for more than an hour a day.
Facilities
Activities
Birdwatching WalksDisabled Assistance
Disabled access availableMembership
Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/OrganisationServices
Well appointed self contained eco-cabin. The spacious living/kitchen is flooded with light. Set in an expansive native buttongrass plain, every window frames a different picture.
The cabin has a full gas range with oven, additional wood-fired oven, quality utensils, pots, pans, knives, stirrers, baking trays etc. (but no 240 volt appliances), quality crockery and full-sized refrigerator.
There is a six-seat dining setting, laundry hand wash tub (no machine or iron), two queen beds plus two singles, two sofas, DVD player (but no television reception), indoor shower and composting toilet, and bath is outdoors under the stars.
Balcony Bath Blankets Dining Area Heating Kitchenware Linen supplied Lounge/Dining Area Open fireplace Outdoor Dining Area Outdoor Furniture Oven CD Player Radio/Stereo Refrigerator Shower Stove Top Tea/Coffee making facilitiesRates
For the best prices and the best experience, stay two nights or longer.
Trading Times
Check In: 2:00 pm
Check Out: 10:00 am