Wrotham Park Lodge - Cairns

WROTHAM PARK LODGE LOCATED ON THE MITCHEL RIVER GUEST ROOM GUEST LOUNGE LARGE PRIVATE DECKS ENSUITE HALF DAY STATION TOUR CANOEING ON THE MITCHEL RIVER ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES ALL MEALS AND BEVERAGES

Pack your Akubra Hat and camera and experience the True Aussie Outback within a premium resort at Wrotham Park Lodge. 

Discover the beauty and wonder of the Australian landscape combined with the rich heritage of Australian rural history and classic cattle station life. This premium experience will immediately immerse guests of Wrotham Park Lodge in the rugged beauty of vast landscapes that showcase legendary outback life.

More than twice the size of Luxembourg and 250,000 acres larger than the Grand Canyon, Wrotham Park Lodge sits within a 1.5 million acre authentic working cattle station, home to some 70,000 head of prized Brahman cattle.

Re-create your own Hugh Jackman cattle droving experience on a live cattle muster, a leisurely horse ride along the station trails or learn how to emulate the chef's country cuisine with a cooking class.  

Sunset cocktails are the perfect start to each evening with nature putting together a light spectacular each evening.   All meals are of the very highest standards and guests share a communal dining table with dinner hosted by the Station manager most evenings enhancing the experience.

There are 3 chefs at Wrotham Park Lodge creating Modern Australian gourmet fare with an emphasis on local produce including the world-renowned '1824' beef brand.

Architecturally the entire resort is inspiring.  The Homestead is the hub of the resort with a traditional wrap-around verandah, many daybeds, a horizon edge pool, and large outdoor banquette-edged area with a central fire.  The lounge at the Homestead offers guests a self-service bar while the library has a television for those who want news from the outside world.  Internet services are also available.

The 10 Guest Quarters offer maximum comfort with a distinctive outback feel.  Featuring awe-inspiring bathrooms with rain showers and amazing views over the river and outback Australia.   

Accommodation:

The newly built guest quarters accommodate a maximum of 20 guests. Spacious rooms have a large deck with spectacular views over the Mitchell river escarpment.  

• King-size beds
• Deep leather armchair
• Outdoor daybed
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fans
• CD player
• Binoculars
• Complimentary mini bar.

 Included in your nightly tariff:

• All meals including morning and afternoon tea
• All beverages
• Pre-dinner sunset canapes
• Half Day Station Tour 
• Nature Walks 
• Fishing
• Mountain bike riding
• Canoeing
• 'The Country Chef' cooking demonstrations
• Bocce
• Library
• Star Gazing
• Interpretive cattle mustering & yard work viewing (seasonal)
• Bird watching – Over 60 species of birds are known to inhabit Wrotham Park Station.

Other Activities (charges apply):

• Private guided 4WD tours 
• Horse Trail Rides
• Guided Fishing tours 
• Quad Bikes
• Helicopter Scenic Flights

The scale of the cattle station means that today's 'cowboys' use helicopters to muster the cattle, though horsemanship is still a necessary skill.

Guests who coincide with the mustering seasons (April - June and September - November) may just be lucky enough to witness the real thing.  Helicopter tours are available as an optional extra and I strongly suggest taking up this offer.  Mustering feral bulls in a helicopter is an unforgettable experience.  It simply takes your breath away. 

Located 300 km’s west of Cairns in the centre of a 1.5 million acre Cattle station this is your chance to have a glimpse into the lifestyle on a working cattle station. 35,000 head of prized Brahman cattle roam the land.

The dusty reality of the working cattle station combined with the welcoming smiles and hospitality of the staff make for a most memorable Aussie bush experience. 

In addition to cattle, guests might see some of the native kangaroos, dingoes, wallabies, crocodiles, goannas, emus as well as a huge variety of colourful bird species.
 
Getting There:

Regular air transfers operate on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from Cairns to Wrotham Park Lodge and on Thursday, Saturday and Monday from Wrotham Park Lodge to Cairns.

The drive to Wrotham Park Lodge takes you through an ever changing landscape, from the Great Barrier Reef coastline, up onto the tropical and wet tablelands, well known for their production of fruits and vegetables, into the flat, rugged and harsh landscape of the outback. A four-wheel drive vehicle with a UHF or satellite phone is required as some sections of road are unsealed.

This property is an adult retreat and children under 12 years are not catered for.

Wrotham Park Lodge is open from 1st April - 31st October each year.

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