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Lisa
13 Apr 2026
Paradise for 4nights over Easter.
Walking into King Parrot felt like a dream. The cottage is perfectly cosy & comforting, whilst also inviting nature in with tall windows & a bedroom balcony. The hi...gh ceilings, wooden finishes, fireplace & bathtub made it feel very luxe. We loved the expansive property with the sheep, cows & llamas to keep us company whilst watching the sunset. The games room was fun too- darts, fuzball & tabletennis kept us entertained.
The properties are nestled in amongst the trees and the neighbouring cabins feel far away, providing lots of privacy.
Dinner at Gentle Annie on Friday night made us feel very welcome & part of the local community
The most special part was being able to bring Benny (3yo AussieX retriever) along for our holiday. There are a few dog-friendly trails within a 30min drive (Lake Elizabeth and St George River Loop).
Thank you for providing such a special place to stay with our dog.
Would be an excellent family holiday with kids, who could keep themselves entertained whilst Mum & Dad get some R&R. I’ve already shared this with my friends!
Will hopefully find an excuse to stay again soon.
Thank you so very much!
Lisa, Joe and Benny
Walking into King Parrot felt like a dream. The cottage is perfectly cosy & comforting, whilst also inviting nature in with tall windows & a bedroom balcony. The hi...gh ceilings, wooden finishes, fireplace & bathtub made it feel very luxe. We loved the expansive property with the sheep, cows & llamas to keep us company whilst watching the sunset. The games room was fun too- darts, fuzball & tabletennis kept us entertained.
The properties are nestled in amongst the trees and the neighbouring cabins feel far away, providing lots of privacy.
Dinner at Gentle Annie on Friday night made us feel very welcome & part of the local community
The most special part was being able to bring Benny (3yo AussieX retriever) along for our holiday. There are a few dog-friendly trails within a 30min drive (Lake Elizabeth and St George River Loop).
Thank you for providing such a special place to stay with our dog.
Would be an excellent family holiday with kids, who could keep themselves entertained whilst Mum & Dad get some R&R. I’ve already shared this with my friends!
Will hopefully find an excuse to stay again soon.
Thank you so very much!
Lisa, Joe and Benny
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Natalie
3 Aug 2025
We had such a lovely weekend at King Parrot. Blackwood Cottage was a gorgeous little cabin with beautiful views overlooking the lake - the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Although all the surroundin...g cottages were also booked, the property remained peaceful and quiet, giving us a real sense of escape... and the indoor fire was the perfect addition for winter.
Rachel and Nicole were both incredibly helpful and kind throughout our stay. They were always quick to respond when we needed anything.
We enjoyed a nature walk up to the waterfall, which was a real highlight, and loved how easy it was to drive into Lorne for dinner and Deans Marsh for lunch. The location strikes the perfect balance between seclusion and convenience.
Would absolutely recommend and hope to return again!
Rachel and Nicole were both incredibly helpful and kind throughout our stay. They were always quick to respond when we needed anything.
We enjoyed a nature walk up to the waterfall, which was a real highlight, and loved how easy it was to drive into Lorne for dinner and Deans Marsh for lunch. The location strikes the perfect balance between seclusion and convenience.
Would absolutely recommend and hope to return again!
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Nikki
12 Jul 2024
We had the most incredible stay. Blackwood was a perfect getaway that felt close to nature and so nourishing. The valley and the views were stunning and the forest was lovely to walk through.
Next time we will stay longer!
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Erskine Falls
The beautiful Erskine Falls tumbles 30 metres into the lush fern gully of the Erskine River. Take in the beauty of the falls from two lookouts and feel the mist from the cascading water as you take in the views. For passionate walkers take the 7.5-kilometre Erskine River Track which leads from the falls to Lorne along the river, passing Straw Falls and Splitter Falls. Erskine Falls is located just nine-kilometre from Lorne.
Stand Up Paddle
Painkalac Creek Estuary is approximately 3.5km in length. It is a beautiful coastal lagoon system, which attracts the spotted green frog and the eastern banjo frog (Pobblebonk). Drift along the estuary and experience soak up the peace and tranquillity. Hire or bring your own canoe, kayak or stand up paddleboard.
Around Aireys Inlet Circuit 20 2 Km
This bushwalk around Aireys Inlet is a great introduction to the natural attractions that surround the seaside village of Aireys Inlet. The coastal section provides a great contrast to the inland forest and heathland of the Great Otways National Park. The walk is a circuit yet you could easily shorten it to suit your time and fitness levels.
Stevensons Falls
Stevensons Falls is a tranquil rainforest experience just a short drive south of the township in the Otways Forrest Park. The walking track takes you on a beautiful stroll along the end of the Gellibrand River through Forrest and down to the edge of the river where you can start to hear the distant roar of Stevensons Falls. The hiking trail ends at a viewing platform at the base of the falls.
Otways 4 Wd
The Otways have numerous 4WD tracks.
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