The Cabin at Alkira Eco Glamping Retreat

ADULTS ONLY RETREAT.

UBERS are not available in this area. If you need any sort of transport you will need to contact the host. There is one cab driver in the area and needs to be booked well in advance.

STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY RETREAT.

Continental Breakfast Provided

Fire danger periods/Severe Weather Warnings - In the unlikely event that a Code Red rating is declared by the CFA (Country Fire Authority), any bookings at that time will be cancelled and monies returned, or alternative booking dates provided.

During windy conditions and on days with total fire bans, outdoor fires are not permitted for safety reasons. However, guests are still welcome to utilize the gas-fired barbecue conveniently located in the kitchen area.


Please see some recommendations below:

EXTRAS:

HAMPERS:
Picnic boxes and breakfast hampers (weekends only) are available upon request. These must be ordered prior to your booking.


MASSAGES/FACIALS:
In house massage/Facial services (have a beautiful local lady come to the Yurt/Cabin for an hour of pure bliss) must be booked in advance.


MYSTERY PICNICS:
We have teamed up with AmazingCo and we are now offering mystery picnics in the “Dandenong Ranges” this is a self guided food and adventure experience with a difference!! Solve clues and riddles to uncover local gourmet producers and stores! Contact me for a special discount code.


PUFFING BILLY:
YOU MUST BOOK in advance. Every day is normally booked out a week in advance if not more.
Experience luxury like never before with Puffing Billy Railway's NEW First Class Dining Train!

COUPLES PHOTOSHOOT:
Want to capture that special moment/event? We have the perfect girl for you.

ELOPEMENTS:
Elopements at the Safari
Looking for a unique place to Elope?


SOUND HEALING:
Experience a private sound bath session in the comfort of your accommodation at Alkira Eco-Glamping Retreat.
Your therapist, Sophie, will immerse you in a full-body listening experience to nurture your mind and body.


PENNY OLIVE BAKERY:
On Saturdays, from 9.30am-12.30pm, we supply bread, pastries, muffins, tarts, focaccia, pizza bases and more directly from our little bakery in The Patch located at number 1 Peel Street, The Patch.
On Saturday evening's, we transform our bakery into a pizzeria, serving authentic Italian style pizzas for takeaway between 5.00pm-7.00pm.

TRANSPORT: we do NOT have ANY Ubers in the area. We have one local cab driver who needs to be booked well in advance as she is super busy. Please contact me for details.


Restaurants:


The Olinda Tea House - Asian inspired
Killik - Rum Distillery and Restaurant
BAM BAM Italian - Avonsleigh
Paradise Valley Hotel - Emerald
Elevations - Emerald
Monbulk Thai - Takeaway
The Independent Restaurant - Gembrook
The Station House - Gembrook
Sir Paz Estate - Winery open on weekends


Breakfast/lunch:


The General Food Store - Emerald
Sticks and Stones - Emerald
Kallista Deli - Kallista
The Patch General Store


Shops:


Behind The Trees - Emerald
Kallista/Mt Dandenong/Olinda/Sassafras - beautiful shops
Epoche - Kallista
Wilga - Kallista


Walks:


Emerald lake - Paddle boats/Walking/Picnics
John’s Hill Reserve Lookout (Walking track behind our place - Gate to walking track is next to the hut)
Cardinia Dam - Kangaroos/Picnics
Dandenong Ranges - National Rhododendron Gardens
Alfred Nicholas Gardens
Cloudehill Garden and Nursery


Mt Dandenong has shops, cafes, botanical gardens, tea and scones. It's a lovely drive up there...


You can check out in Mt Dandenong:


Olinda Tea House
Miss Marples
Cloudhill Gardens
Sky High lookout
The Cuckoo - Currently closed
Woods Sherbrooke


Activities:


Emerald Lake - Paddle boats

Puffing Billy @ Emerald lake (7 mins away) - they do a night train for dinner as well which is great fun

Tree Adventure - Tree Ropes and Ziplining - Belgrave
Grants Picnic Ground

Cameo Belgrave for the latest movies (they also have an outdoor movie venue in summer time)

Killik Bottomless Brunch - Only on Sundays between 12pm-2pm, the kitchen and bar at Killik go wild. With our bottomless brunch you get 4 delicious courses and unlimited drinks including 7 different cocktails, and tapped beer.

Penny Olive Cooking Classes - Penny Olive Sourdough offer hands-on sourdough baking classes twice a month on a Sunday. We also run extra classes for small groups by request.

Penny Olive Sourdough Pizza, Focaccia and Puccia classes run on four Sundays per year from 8.30am until 4.00pm. Private classes are also available on request.


Swimming:


Lysterfield Park Lake
Olinda Outdoor Pool


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