We booked the most expensive room due to health issues, under the understanding it had at least basic tea/coffee facilities and A/C. We didn't need the AC, so that's fine but to even make ourselves a cuppa after 8pm and before 8am we had to use our own little camping gear (that we were not going...
We stayed 3 nights in a lovely cabin overlooking the creek and just a short walk to the homestead. the room was very clean, the shower great and the bed very comfortable. The room was air conditioned but we found the fan was all that was needed in the middle of the day. The deck area at...
... It is remote so bring more fuel than you think, if you need bread make your own in camp oven. Can't beat it and it's a good experience. Take milk powder or long life milk. It makes spare room in fridge. Chainsaw is very handy if you have room. And relax, its supposed to be the idea of it!!!!
We booked the most expensive room due to health issues, under the understanding it had at least basic tea/coffee facilities and A/C. We didn't need the AC, so that's fine but to even make ourselves a cuppa after 8pm and before 8am we had to use our own little camping gear (that we were not going to take as it was advertised as self contained) . After paying $220 each per night for 4 nights we decided $39 was a bit much for dinner for 4 nights so thankfully we had a few tins of beans etc. If the website was more honest we could have been better prepared and would not have paid that amount for our accommodation or stayed as long. The nice big room had a big bed a TV that didn't work, mine had a small bar fridge and a small table, that's it. The BBQ outside was handy but no kettle to boil for a cuppa or anything else. The helicopter flight we splurged out for our holiday was well worth it, the young pilot was wonderful, informative and very patient with my friend who has health issues. Top marks to him. Feeling disappointed in the only 4 days I have had off in a long time and my 'splurg' holiday really did not meet the price I paid for the room. The roads were what I expected and the places we visited were what I expected, just too much money for their top range room that did not deliver what they said.
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Date of stay: June 2021
Room Tip:don't believe what they say is in the room and what you can use
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We stayed 3 nights in a lovely cabin overlooking the creek and just a short walk to the homestead. the room was very clean, the shower great and the bed very comfortable. The room was air conditioned but we found the fan was all that was needed in the middle of the day. The deck area at reception was a great place to sit chat and have a drink. As part of our tour meals were included and they were fine, especially in such a remote place. The staff were really friendly and helpful especially when we had a mad rush to get permits to enter Queensland with the changing Covid situation. The helicopter ride was great fun as was the outings out into the Park to swim in some waterholes. The Spring at the Homestead was very refreshing too.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Take care on the road n, the condition depends on recent weather but improvements are being made
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We went to lorella again after our first trip 2 years ago. Loved it again. Went out to coast and camped. Caught fish(trevally, cod, sharks, big queeny) caught crabs, ate like kings. Took a tinny, didn't really need too, all caught from beach and river. Had a ball. Back to homestead, swam in all the swimming holes again. Took a drive to nannys retreat and the new fern gully which wasn't found last time we were there. Awesome. Absolutely worth it. Hard to find a nicer swimming hole in Oz i reckon. Took a flight with Nick in chopper. Great bloke and well worth checking out lorella from above. Checked out new tracks, drove tawallah scenic track on quad bikes very nice ride, did the whole way not the short version, very pretty, would be even good in a car i suppose. Heaps of red claw in rivers. Put a bit of burley in the shallow parts and use a Spear with head lamp at night if you don't have pots. Happy hour at bar. ...who doesn't love that!!! Great to chat to others and re hydrate!!! Staff very friendly and helpful. Tips for others. It is remote so bring more fuel than you think, if you need bread make your own in camp oven. Can't beat it and it's a good experience. Take milk powder or long life milk. It makes spare room in fridge. Chainsaw is very handy if you have room. And relax, its supposed to be the idea of it!!!!
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Date of stay: April 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 11 May 2016
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay so much and we hope to see you again for more exploring, fishing and happy hour-ing soon! Happy travels until then!
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The visit was nice however the prices were over the top, yes I understand that it is remote but get real $199 for a motel room, camp sites $20 per person? So a couple is $40 per night $36 for a basic steak and salad??, $3.00 a litre for fuel. Phone $1 per minute, wifi available at a significant cost. Due to the remote location there is no phone coverage. There is much to do but be prepared for the finance drain.
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 24 July 2018
Thank you for your review, and the informative list of prices regarding our property, for future guests to know our fees and charges, therefore sparing us any future similar complaints about the costs of running our one-million-acre of playground.
I will just clarify that our station cooked meals are actually $34 and comprise of Rump Steak or Stuffed Chicken, served with chips, coleslaw salad, beetroot and pineapple, and served on our brand new deck under the stars, next to our warm magical spring.
I would also like to complete your list by adding that we do offer Wifi internet access though satellite platform, at $15 for one hour, or $25 for a full Day access.
Finally, I would like to correct your listing of $20 per person per campsite. Our 24-hour package includes not only your camping fee but also full access to our one million property, all the swimming holes, all the fishing spots, the maps and directions provided by our staff, all the bush walks, the thousand kilometres of 4wd tracks , as well as access to all the tinies, canoes and kayaks available around the property .... - all that for a little $20 per person.
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1 million acres to explore. The roads give you access to so much of yhe property. 40 'C hot springs. Private beaches & rivers for fishing & camping. Food & alcohol very reasonable prices. Lots of room at the camp ground but camping can be almpst anywhere on the property if you like your own company. 4 nights was not enough. A month would be more sufficient to really enjoy Lorella.
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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