Huon Bush Retreats

2/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Toby

Room neglected
No staff
Cobwebs on reception door therefore not there rdcently

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Tegan

DO NOT STAY!!!

The retreat is not what it looked like in the pictures. It was dirty and smelt terrible. We could not stay. We tried to make contact with the owners but there was no communication or reply.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2025

Christine

Nice location. Booked a tipee, which was nice, though not completely creepy-crawly proof. Bathrooms were more like camping than glamping.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2025

john

A nicel cosy place

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2025

Eleanor

Amazing location. Comfortable, interesting accommodation. So quiet, except for the wildlife.
Check in was 'self directed' although there was a phone number to call for problems.
No water in the shared block and lock didn't work on my tipee

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Cecelia

We loved our stay in this magnificent natural setting. What a perfect place to reset. Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Karen

Amazing, we stayed 2 nights. Loved the cabin, especially the outdoor bath. Had a few furry friends come visit too. Fire place kept us warm as it was a bit chilly at night. Only thing I would recommend is to have 2 sets of towels as it was a bit hard to get them dry after use.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2024

Mark

Heater needs replacing, was absolutely freezing in the teepee despite starting it at 4.30 and continuing to put wood in till 2.30 am. Admittedly it was a cold night but a wood heater in a small space like that should have the teepee cozy slept in a full set of thermals plus another layer on my torso, socks and a beanie and we are Tasmanian. Matches were damp as was the carpet, with a wet patch on it. Matches at the camp kitchen were also damp and the gas lighter supplied wouldn't work. Didn't see any staff so couldn't tell them. Certainly don't recommend the teepees for a winter stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2024

Jeremy

It was very quiet and ideal for relaxing after a long day in the road.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

Damien

Absolutely brilliant. The most peaceful place to stay with nature and wildlife right there on the doorstep. This is not a 5 star hotel with room service and in-house movies, this is a place to reconnect with your loved ones and the environment. No TV makes you talk to each other without any distractions. My wife and I laughed about how long it had been since we sat down and ate together with no background noise. We absolutely loved it and would highly recommend it to anyone that likes the simple things in life. Well worth the money!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2023

Jacqueline

Awesome outdoor bath with the fauna

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

13 Mar 2023

Dale

Kitchen amenities did not work well and utensils were diety. Several lizards were living in the bed of our accommodation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2023

Phil

Perfect place to unwind.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2023

Gabrielle

The wildlife at your back door, private backyard and the peace and quiet

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2023

Dr Kevin

Best trip and stay of our life. Thank you for making it so memorable. Perfect place to stay with amazing ambience… true flavour of organic nature and habitat. Extremely courteous and hospitable staff. Always there to help and assist. 5/5 Stars.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2023

Leslie

A true experience

An absolutely beautiful place , some 4 k up a very steep dirt road but we made it in our hired car. Huon is filled with wildlife and is an amazing place to stay. Take your own food and use their camp kitchen. Very comfortable beds and a fun outdoor bath with good hot water.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2023

Therase

We stayed at this property for two nights and it an escape from the busy city to get out in the remote country and experience off-grid living. We were surprised that the property has their own walks with a lookout.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2023

Alice

Beautiful lovation, wonderful wildlife. Stayed in the tipee which was fabulous. Have been twice now and highly recommend

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2022

Walter

Beautiful setting in Tasmanian Temperate rainforest. The Teepee was a novel accommodation but very good. Table on the verandah (with roof) made for breakfast in the morning air, visited by wildlife ...
The road to the Retreat was damaged by the heavy recent rains, but our little car managed the ruts and potholes on the 4.2km dirt road.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2022

Sharlene

Lovely peaceful bush surroundings.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2022

Angela

Loved the experience of being nestled in the bush with wallabies at our back door. Beautiful caring for country walk with lots of really interesting information about the environment and first peoples. Hosts are super friendly and accommodating. Make sure you arrive in daylight as the steep climb on a dirt road would not be fun in the dark. We managed fine i our 2-wheel drive. Highly recommend if you want to unplug.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2022

Natalie

The place was situated in a beautiful location with lots of options to explore its surroundings. It wasn't very clear on what we were booking so prior to arriving we imagined what we booked would look a lot different based on what we paid. It's quite expensive considering what we paid and what we got. Nonetheless the place was very clean and plenty of firewood to get you through a cold night.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2022

Harry

Off grid, rare experience for me.
Snow ❄️ in mid November was a beautiful treat.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2021

Verified traveler

Great place great staff

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2021

melissa

a fairies paradise

Wew stayed in TPWest, secluded surroundings, fire was alight before our arrival. the teepee itself is very cosy, with plenty of warm bedding and powered by solar. there is no food or beverages at the property so do sure you come self sustained. the wildlife are super tame and not shy! which was a lovely added concept for us, who are lovers of nature. the walking tracks are stunning and the keepers are hospitable and friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

Such a beautiful spot. So peaceful! Would definitely recommend. Some of the things in the cabin could use a little tlc but that is really just nit picking. Would definitely go again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Had a lovely stay, thank you. The local possums baled us up inside the teepee and then sat guarding the door while his mate attempted to get into the esky lol
Cheeky little creatures 😜

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Location was excellent, owner was very helpful, very relaxing

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

An energy saving eco-resort!

It’s an eco-resort so electricity is very limited for each day’s use. One has to ration the use of power so such a practice can make things a little inconvenient during a vacation. The property manager was nonetheless very helpful to explain how things work around the resort so that we can be more prepared for the stay. There is a fireplace in the living room but its heating efficiency for the whole house is not high. You can find an outdoor tub which is really cool. Lots of wallabies around the area and one just chose to camp outside the entrance. Opt for this resort if you like to do your vacation the eco-style.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2019

ESSEC

Winter trip

Welcome reception is excellent! A wonderful surprise awaits at check-in and trust me when I say that you'll love it. The retreat is excellent though not suitable for cold weather as there's no heater or inverter in rooms. Sleeping on the sofa by the fireplace in the living room was a cosy and you can stargaze at the same time.

Possums came by. Not recommended to feed though they are quite cute and cuddly. Let the wildlife stay wild. Best place to see the stars, to chase the southern lights & if you are crazy like my travel mate: bathe in the outdoor tub during winter. Haha.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2019

Verified traveler

Awesome place to stay ,very very peaceful ,great walks and accommodation

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Lots of privacy in an amazing bush setting, plenty or native wild life to keep you company

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2018

Katherine

Fantastic views, peace and quite & great service!

Stayed for one night with family visiting from the UK - wish we could have stayed longer.
Paul was really welcoming and friendly and the cabin we had 'Wallaby Grasslands' was lovely. It was equipped with everything we needed. Plenty of space for 5 adults. Sitting on the deck cooking our BBQ for dinner, the cabin lived up to its name as all the wallabies came out. There were also a few possums around later that night which was awesome for our overseas visitors.
The serenity there is awesome.
I would highly recommend taking proper hiking shoes and supplies with you as the walking tracks available from the site are awesome. We weren't able to go too far on this trip due to time constraints, but can't wait to go back so we can explore further.

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

If you need to get away from technology this is it

Experience nature and peace and quiet. We had to talk and read as there was no phone reception or power for music or internet so if you need to get away from everything this is perfect.

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2018

Peter

Very quiet and eco friendly Bush retreat.

Steep and narrow single road access that would be a challenge for 2 wheel drive vehicles. Very quiet and secluded location with great views over the Huon Valley. No 240 volt power but this was not a problem for our short stay. Comfortable accomodation. Big comfy wood heater for the colder nights.

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Wilderness

Loverly rainforest walks and lookout. Fire and music.

4/10

Poor

15 Jan 2018

Allie

Off the beaten track (literally)

To say this property is off the beaten track is an understatement - the note that its on a narrow road that is steep in parts doesn't come close to it. The access in is over 4km of narrow, windy dirty road - with passing areas few and far between. The last 500m is so steep they provide instructions at the bottom to try and assist. Doing this with a rental car with an almost $10k excess on unsealed roads didn't make for a pleasant start to the stay. And this comes from someone who lives on a steep dirt road in outskirts of Melbourne!
Unfortunately, this wasn't the end of the surprises - there was no flushing toilet or standard 240v power to charge or use appliances. You could charge your phone on a hardwired usb port - that turns off every 15mins - not overly convenient. Also the spa tub, at least for our cabin, was an outdoor bath. All things that didn't make the stay great when you have teenagers with you and haven't give them a heads up!
The cabin requires some maintenance as the door and most of the fly wires needed some serious work to get them to close.

Positives:
The place itself is in a wonderful setting - very relaxing
Had wallaby's all the way up to our door
Cabin was really clean.

Just wasn't what we were expecting....

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2017

Greg

Secluded Bush Cabin

Very secluded cabin in the middle of the Huon Forests less than 1 hour from Hobart. Clean, comfortable and very relaxing. Access via 5km gravel road with some steep sections. Waking trails and magnificent forest scenery. No 240V electricity and therefore no TV or WiFi, but gas fridge and cooking facilities all adequate. Stayed 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2017

Deborah

Lovely isolated stay in the mountains

We stayed in one of the tippees for a night and it was one of the nicest places we have stayed on our journey. The tippee is very comfortable and clean and has a lovely fireplace inside all stacked and ready to go. Facilities are also better than most I have used lately. Paul, one of the staff members was very helpful and friendly and made us feel very welcome. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for some seclusion. The wildlife is pretty amazing here too.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Oct 2017

Jen

Teepee on top of mountain.

Basically a fold out bed with a light. Bed was like sleeping on cardboard. No kettle facilities. Long walk to camp kitchen .No hot water in the evening . No lock on flywire door to keep possum visitors out on warm night. Be prepared for a very long steep, windy drive . Our hire car slipped about a bit and we left early early due to forcast rain. Never met any staff as we arrived late and left early.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2017

Heather

A nice, peaceful retreat.

A nice, peaceful place to retreat from the noise of the 21st Century. Seeing the wildlife up-close and personal was a treat and a privilege. The wood heater made the tipee toasty warm.

4/10

Poor

02 Oct 2017

jo

Not what we expected

We had no idea this was going to be a mains power and TV free stay. Not until we got to our accommodation did we find out either of these things....

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Off The Grid

I didn't realise we would be off the grid living for 3 days, something we are not used to. The serenity was amazing along with the views and wildlife. It was a comfortable stay but I probably wouldn't go back as this style of getaway is not for us. The cabin needs new couch the radio needs replacing as the aerial is missing.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2017

leash

Bath not warm enough in winter

I went to this retreat hoping to have a lovely warm bath outside. According to hotel staff they cannot have water hot due to council regs so after spending about an hour filling the bath (you have to wait for hot water tank to heat twice!) I sat in tepid water in tassie winter wishing I was warmer. Perhaps if the bath had a lid to put over between filling it might stay warmer?
Thankfully the fire place inside was well going when we arrived and the cabin was otherwise nice!

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Nice Teepee. But everything appears tired

Difficult to find with GPS. Then nobody to orientate us to location of teepee. Left a map to ponder.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2017

Tarryn

Interesting

Should have a pitchure of the type of residence - teepee - you were getting. Thought it was a hotel of sorts. Especialy with the pitchures of a shallay on the discription.

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2017

Jo

Don't even think about staying here!

Having negotiated a frighteningly narrow unsealed bush track we decided to cut our losses and find other accommodation. At the bottom of the access track are must read notices about how to drive up this terrible track! We should have left then. The accommodation is shabby and run down. We paid over $200 per night and expected the accommodation to be sewered and that we would not have to boil the water to be safe. Even with a four wheel drive the access track is unsafe narrow and rough. Don't risk it !







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Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Receptionist fairly rude, suggested that if I was looking for a spa retreat, which i was not. And implied that the retreat may not be suitable for me. Walks very easy. He also suggested that I book on his website next time because he has to pay 18% commission. Not my fault.

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2016

gill

Very 'eco'.

No tv, power points, microwave. To stay here you really need to have the right mindset

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2016

Shelley

Basic wilderness retreat

No usable power point to charge mobile phones..CD player provided did not work..lack of kettle in the room a real let down..\"outdoor entertaining area/ kitchen\" did not live up to what was promised.
However the tepee was secluded & blissfully quiet. Bathroom facilities though basic (composting toilet) were very good. Gravel driveway was exceedingly steep in parts & could be quite daunting for a novice driver.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2016

Kristy

Young family stay

We stayed in the Wallaby Grasslands cabin as a family with two younge boys. The cabin had comfortable beds (enough for 8 and extra if needed) in two bedrooms with a wood fire and firewood provided. The kitchen had everything you need to cook your own meals. The cabin is very secluded, warm and clean. There is no TV or Wifi, which was another positive for us. The nature reserve is beautiful and there are walking trails nearby that can be done with a young family. The environment is the main focus of the site and every effort has been made by the owners to ensure that visitors are doing their bit. Pademelons and possums come visiting our porch. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great experience. We hired a Hyundai I20 and had no issues getting up hills but you just have to take care getting there. The Huon Valley and Ranelagh is a beautiful place and nothing is too far away, especially if it's nature that you want to see. We thoroughly recommend a stay at this very special place.

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2016

Andrew

Genuine retreat in comfort

Large, family friendly accommodation with very much a bush retreat feel. Suited us perfectly for the one night we were there but please bear in mind it's definitely a bush retreat - minimal electricity, no TV, phone charging, minimal phone reception, minimal plumbing etc. Perfect for a relaxation escape in a beautiful location.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Peaceful unique accomodation in genuine nature

Stayed in the very cosy tipee at Huon bush retreats and loved it! Peaceful, private and set amongst natural bushland it was a very enjoyable, eco friendly experience. Abundant wildlife and run by very environmentally conscious people, there is a real sense of their passion for the bush, it's animals and the preservation of such areas!

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

long journey up a hill to get too

its my first experience with 'solar', and its not for me' including the shower

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Nice spot hidden in natural bushland.

Great to have wallabies at the doorstep. Not what we expected, an ECOhouse. No wifi, TV or charging ability. But we still had a very comfortable stay and loved the wildlife.

2/10

Poor

25 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

The Manager Was Extremely Rude, Don't Stay Here!!

* I booked a room at HBR, and contacted immediately to change the booking as I'd made an error with my dates. It took several calls and a great deal of stress to resolve the issue. On two occasions, the manager chose to answer the call only to advise that he was unable to assist as the call had come through outside of business hours. Their terms and conditions state that bookings and payment are non-refundable, so I could choose to either cancel the booking and lose the payment, or pay an extra $50 'change fee' to change to another date. I decided to pay the fee and change the date. Even though I agreed to pay the change fee,I was still told off by the manager for the inconvenience. I have never had such rude service from a business owner in my life and regret my choice to stay here.
* The journey there is unsafe without a 4 wheel drive and this is not made clear on the website. The gravel road to the accommodation is 4 km long; there’s a small section towards the end that’s so steep and bumpy I felt we were at risk of running off the road.
* The accommodation has a four star rating and the room cost is very high relative to other four star hotels I've stayed in in the past however the hotel did NOT provide basic items such as complimentary shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, shower cap, face washer, or breakfast provisions. Very disappointing.

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Great experience - a bit expensive though

It was a great experience however we found the price to be expensive.

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2015

Lou

Pleasant quiet retreat spent in a tipi

Nice break away from almost everything, lovely environment. Owls hooting at night animal visitors. The drive in to the venue was challenging' steep, with corrugations, pot holes and not for the feint hearted. Really good hot showers. Ample options for walks .

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2015

Lee Hickie

Awesome tipee & wildlife

This was our third trip to Tassie and thought we would try something different My husband and I loved the tipee and being amongst wildlife and nature which is what we look for when traveling Michael also welcomed us to an early check in which was fabulous Unfortunately that night we couldn't get the oven working in the communal cooking area and Paul came out to see us My husband joked and said I hope we haven't interupped your favourite show on telly and his response was Well I was watching Dr Who.... We had a giggle but Paul didn't and we felt like we were a nuisance So then the following morning we went to check out and we thanked Paul for having us and what a wonderful time we had and he kept replying Yep Yep Yep and then asked why we chose to book on Wotif? He then went on to lecture us about how he incurs an $18 fee and that we should have booked on his original website and was quite rude From what we could see there was no one else staying at this property and we left feeling upset as we had booked other accomadation on Wotif and were made to feel welcome I know we were not there to socialise with the owners but I felt so upset after we had such a nice stay I said to my husband I feel so sad and I feel like crying But we ventured on and met many more beautiful peeps Maybe Paul was having a bad day I know we all do But if you're running a business Seriously not cool

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2015

happy camper

Relaxing bush getaway

We loved how Huon bush retreats is located partway up a mountain in the middle of the bush. It was so peaceful and quiet! The indoor fire and heated outdoor bath were great and the Eco-cabins were perfect! We aren't serious bush walkers but enjoyed some of the easier trails throughout the beautiful Tasmanian wilderness. Would recommend the stream side cabin because it's so secluded! Highly recommended if you love and respect the environment!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Great get away!

This place is awesome. Stayed in the Tipee which is basically like a permanent campsite. Perfect if you like camping but don't have the gear with you. The hike to the top of the mountain is pretty good too.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2015

Amy-Louise

Good to get away.

Quite nice, stayed in a tp. Not what I expected but nice all the same.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2015

maria

Private experience of Old Growth Forest

The hotel has taken the time to create beautiful well groomed trails in the forest. The cabin is spacious. You are close to the Huon Valley with all its attractions. And you are on your way to Southern Tasmania. Great package of features!

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2015

Bob

Worst accommodation i've ever experienced

Booked a \"deluxe Tipee\". The picture on the add showed an odd shaped cabin and said self rated 4 star. Turned out to be an actual Ti-pee on a wooden floor. (not what was in the picture i saw) Shared pit toilet, and water that might need to be boiled before drinking. Even though it is summer, i froze. it had a wood heater but because it is a canvas tent it leaked heat and never warmed up. It was dirty, thanks to the \"self clean\" policy where the previous
guests clean it for you. The sofa bed looked like it came from an op shop. The access track is unsafe for front wheel drive cars and my hire car really struggled to get up there. I'd have been far more comfortable in my own tent somewhere else.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2015

Darren

Peaceful bush experience.

Cabin very clean and well kept. Nice to be away from screens and experience nature up close. Be aware of the steep road in!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2015

Andrew

I liked the eco-green concept. A bit pricey given use of renewable resources.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

A relaxing stay in nature.

The experience was lovely, it was nice to have your own privacy and space in the bush to come and go as you please. Having a communal kitchen is a lovely way to meet with other travellers and swap stories. It was also nice to wake up to animals around in the bush and birds calling. Lovely walks about and just a great way to get way from the hustle and bustle of our home town Melbourne. We will defiantly come back again and are inspired to give the camping grounds a at some stage.

2/10

Poor

08 Dec 2014

Verified traveler

Did not stay

Did not stay there initially could not find it then were expected to drive 4km along a narrow dirt road in the rain then drive up a steep dirt driveway. Went to wrest point instead had a lovely room with great views of the harbour

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2014

Mark

Facilities: It's a tent with a firepl; Value: expensive; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Spotless;
Great bushland and clean common use facilities

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2014

Danielle

Facilities: Eco-friendly; Value: Bargain, Fantastic, Amazing; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Pristine, Beautiful;
Close to Hobart - didn't take long to get away from civilisation

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

Quiet, secluded, beautiful

The staff were warm and friendly and even showed us a baby wallaby!

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2014

cherie

Service: Rude, Customer service ;
platter horrible extremely overpriced

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2014

Gemma

Facilities: Basic; Value: Economical, Self-contained ; Service: Basic, Sufficient; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Beautiful spot and easy access to Huonville/wineries - driveway could be a bit hairy for a small car though!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2014

Andrew

Facilities: Distinctive, Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Respectful, Courteous; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
Beautiful countryside, wood-fired stove, what more could you want?

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2014

Kj

Perfect for a get away in the busy

This retreat is great for a true bush get away . We stayed in the tipi which is a indoor tent with an open fire , it was very cozy .
The area is Owens by a great man with a lot of knowledge about the area and things to do and see , very helpful and with wonderful service .
The facility has an outside kitchen and toilet with hot showers , outside hot bath .
The area has plenty of wild animals like possums and wallabies and also a few great walks if you are into bush walks .
I would highly recommend this place if you are into camping /bush life or want a bush experience .