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Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star apartment with kitchen in Butchers Creek

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A couple standing on a balcony overlooking a lush landscape with mountains in the distance.
A cozy cabin interior with a bed, a dining table, wooden chairs, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.
Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms | In-room dining
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest and ferns.
A waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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324 Land Road, via Lake Eacham, Malanda, Atherton Tablelands, Butchers Creek, QLD, 4885
  • Place, Rose Gums Nature Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crater Lakes National Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Millaa Millaa Falls
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Room options

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A wooden deck with a dining area, a sofa, a bed, and a view of the mountains.

Standard Tree House

  • Mountain view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two Bedroom Treehouse

Two Bedroom Treehouse

  • Mountain view
  • 105 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

A wooden bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a window overlooking a balcony.

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Butchers Creek

In Butchers Creek .Within a 5-minute walk of the aparthotel, you'll find Rose Gums Nature Refuge and Wet Tropics of Queensland. Johnstone River Nature Refuge is within 6 miles (10 km) and Wooroonooran National Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rose Gums Nature Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malanda Falls - 22 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 24 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Lake Barrine - 26 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Millaa Millaa Falls - 40 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Tolga Station - 42 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Barrine Tea House - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Peeramon Hotel - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Zoe Doggy Treats - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lake Barrine - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Nerada Tea - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

4-star apartment with kitchen in Butchers Creek
As a guest of Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Butchers Creek aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat offers 12 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 40-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and DVD players.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Tennis
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 12 buildings
  • 12 units
  • Built in 2002
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat House Lake Eacham
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Lake Eacham
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Apartment Lake Eacham
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Apartment
Rose Gums Wilrness Retreat Ea
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Aparthotel
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Butchers Creek
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Aparthotel Butchers Creek

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat to the airport?

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat is 53.3 mi (105-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat.

Does Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat offer free breakfast?

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat have a pool?

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat does not have a pool.

Does Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat to downtown Butchers Creek?

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat is 1.9 mi away from Butchers Creek.

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nihan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love the tree house! It was so pretty and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a beautiful treehouse in the bush with walking tracks to swimming holes. Saw a platypus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Far from the madding crowd

Wonderful place to retreat for a few days with beautiful walks on the property through tropical forest. If you like nature and seclusion this is the place for you. The rooms are well maintained, clean and comfortable with all the amenaties needed for self catering. There is however, no Wifi access in the room and telephone coverage is poor; so I would not recomend this for someone who needs to stay connected. Otherwise, no complaints and an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Vielen Dank für das Willkommens Paket in Form vielerlei Essen und Milch. Das war klasse. Wir würden es weiter empfehlen. Liegt recht abseits, für uns kein Problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peacefully quiet which made it relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing family stay!

We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa treehouse for 2 nights. The treehouse was amazingly clean and very well equipped. We loved the breakfast hamper that was provided. We made sure to bring enough food and drinks to cover our stay for lunch and dinner as we were quite a long way from restaurants. David was very helpful and full of knowledge about places to visit. We were very secluded and private even though there were a number of treehouses on the property. It was lovely to wake to the sounds of birds in the mornings. Even though there was no air conditioning the treehouse was cool and comfortable on very hot days, we all slept very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tierney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really beautiful views. Very private and secluded. We also enjoyed feeding the birds and musky-rat kangaroos at 8:30am. We stuck around a little longer and had a visit by a juvenile cassowary.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay for holidays. In the cabin we stayed the bush outside the balcony was so wildly overgrown that was hard to appreciate everything else. There was deadbush on top of overgrown weed. Everything else was exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Rose Gums - peaceful retreat

A beautiful spot and a very helpful owner/manager
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful tree change

The Manager David was excellent and very helpful. He made you feel welcome and had helpful info for the stay. We had 3 bedroom villa and it was perfect. Very spacious, clean and beautiful surrounds. It is very private and you cannot see any other villas. A great breakfast hamper was provided. Unfortunately we didn't get to do any hiking. Would recommend for those looking to escape. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Stunning experience

Beautiful cabin overlooking rainforest. Clean and comfortable. Beautiful walks through rainforest. We saw a cassowary on the property and a tree kangaroo at nearby Nerada Tea Plantation where we had an excellent morning tea.
The balcony overlooking rainforest
Rose Gum
Tree kangaroo
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
What a wonderful location for a cosy getaway! The cabin was so spacious and the view was gorgeous from the balcony and the bath inside the cabin. Being surrounded by the rainforest and listening to all the birds was incredible. Fireplace a bonus too for a cosy night in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic jungle setting, super relaxing. Could use more comfortable seating on the decks, if you could lay back and relax you wouldn't leave the decks the surrounding jungle is that good The elephant grass is starting to get out of hand but would recommend Rose Gums to everyone. We'll be back and friends are already looking to go there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host was friendly and informative and contacted me before arriving on how to check in, due to covid. The wifi was only available while standing or sitting outside of reception and not on the bird feeding side of the building. Given that several of the treehouses aren't close to reception it would make it a bit of a problem to get a connection. Wifi should be available at the treehouses. AC wouldn't go astray as it can be a bit uncomfortable to sleep at night. Yes there were a couple of fans, but at night with them on became to tad noisy. Overall it is a great place to unwind and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Beautiful private rainforest walks to a creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was so peaceful and beautiful. The perfect place to unwind and get away from everything. The natural beauty of the landscape is priceless
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

wonderful place to stay

Beautiful relaxing stay in the forest, gorgeous natural timber modern cabin with view over the valley. Even though it was raining we still saw some wild life and the views of the rain and lightning added to the cosy feeling. The in room facilities were great and the provided first day breakfast was very generous. Thank you for a delightful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traumhafte Aussicht in den Regenwald

Ruhig, absolut erholsam. Die schöne Überraschung im Kühlschrank: Frühstückskorb mit Sachen aus der Region.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Tree House im Regenwald

Der Begriff Baumhaus ist etwas irreführend, da es sich nicht um Häuer im Baum sondern um Dachäuser handelt, die im Terassenbereich auf Stelzen stehen. Unser Haus war quasi ebenerdig und hatte mit einem Baumhaus überhaupt nichts zu tun - schade, auf der Website wird einem großartigeres suggeriert. Die Einrichtung ist schon älter, aber zweckmäßig. Der Frühstückskorb im Kühlschrank war uns sehr willkommen, denn man ist fernab von jeder Zivilisation und hat keine Möglichkeit vor Ort etwas einzukaufen. Morgens um 8 Uhr werden am Haupthaus mit Futter die Papageien angelockt und es gibt einen kleinen Vortrag- allerdings für AUD 10. Insgesamt ein ruhiger, erholsamer Aufenthalt.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful Rose Gums....

We are so pleased we chose Rose Gums, what a delightful place, so peaceful and secluded. We were concerned that we might have difficulty finding our way as we arrived after dark but iPhone map directions took us right there without any problem. The tree houses are fabulous with every comfort provided. We didn't manage to empty the very generous breakfast welcome basket, even though we decided to extend our stay an extra night in preference to spending that time at the coast. Peta's very interesting morning talk on the parrots and Musky Rat Kangaroos that visit should not be missed. We also highly recommend the on site restaurant where we enjoyed two excellent dinners. There are many places to visit and wildlife to seek out in the surrounding area, the owners, Peta & Jon, are a mine of information and never tired of making suggestions and providing directions with lots of very useful maps!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil rainforest paradise

Lovely, quiet and peaceful. The tree houses are a good distance away from each other with thick forest in between, guaranteeing privacy. Lots of good bushwalking trails - the creek trail can get a bit tricky and there are leeches near the water. The giant rose gums were awesome! Treehouses are nice with a beautiful spa overlooking the forest and valley. Only complaint is that our stay was too short.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay at Rose Gums

We wanted two days in the Tablelands and Rose Gums is an ideal location. The accommodation is fantastic, being a tree house design with no others nearby. Our meal in the restaurant was excellent, chef Bradley is very good.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A peaceful retreat

If you're looking to get away from it all, I'd definitely recommend this place. From your tree house, all you can hear are the sounds of nature. We didn't even realise there were people staying in the house next door until we saw them at dinner. The restaurant is very good, though not cheap.
Verified

8/10 Good

woodlans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice but pricey

House large and comfortable. In very grown trees so no real views. Whilst downstairs was clean, upstairs had not been cleaned properly (may be it had not been used for a while). Whilst it was nice it was not quite the luxury treehouse (house in the trees) we expected for the high price paid. Staff were extremely helpful. . 2 bedrooms are not really that as the upstairs is an open floor. Ok for family with our children but may not be so convenient for friends together. Interesting property, Lovely grounds. Watch out for the leeches on the walks but they are lovely walks. I would stay herre again if I could find any deals.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic anniversary weekend

beautiful location, very peaceful and private. Loved the fireplace and spa bath. Restaurant served delicious food and was BYO. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, wish we could have stayed longer!