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Fraser Island Retreat is located in East Gippsland Victoria, Australia. The island is 31 hectares and is nestled between Rigby and Flanagan Islands and can only be reached by boat. Fraser Island Retreat offers accommodation in a wonderful 100-year-old homestead “Kawar” built on high ground with commanding views of the surrounding Lakes. “Kawar” homestead has wide sweeping verandahs with 11 bedrooms and can accommodate 36 guests in shared rooms. There is also an bunkhouse that can sleep 11 guests with a separate shower and toilet block. The Island is home to Kangaroos, hog deer, and numerous bird life. The Island has private sandy beaches, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a nine-hole golf course.
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What a fantastic way to enjoy our first Out of Iso getaway - spending the long weekend with friends (finally allowed) on an island in the Gippsland Lakes. Accommodation in the original old homestead is comfortable with lovely wide verandahs to sit and admire the beautiful views. The house is well maintained, has 11 comfortable bedrooms and 2 very effective open fires. Large kitchen & 2 BBQ areas for self-catering. The weather in Gippsland over the winter months is usually milder than Melbourne, and I'm told the fishing is good though not when I try. With a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, games room, pool and lovely kangaroo spotting walks around the island, this is a great way to spend a few days away on your very own private island.
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Response from Fraser0402715676, General Manager at Fraser Island Retreat Lakes Entrance
Responded 12 June 2020
Thanks for your review, welcome your coming next time.
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17 friends had five nights on the island. For some of us, this was our fifth visit over 30 years! We had fabulous weather (all aged between 65 and 75, but still active!) for walking, golf (9 hole golf course), tennis (two tennis courts) and swimming, both in the pool and off the jetty. Our fishermen had a wonderful time, catching 10, huge, luderick (black fish) off the front jetty. The homestead sleep 30plus, and it is all self-catering, which we find easy ... after all the wine and beer, we take home a lot less! I'm so pleased, for us, that this seems to be still a hidden treasure.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Lyn Luo, Owner at Fraser Island Retreat Lakes Entrance
Responded 28 Mar 2021
Thanks Jane, enjoyed your beautiful flight and look forward to seeing your next wonderful trip here.
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32 members of the Gippsland Valuers Group went to the Island for our 35th annual Fraser Island conference. Cracking weekend as usual. Golf, tennis, swimming fishing, great times. Oh and some work related stuff. Booked already for next year. Top job Pete and Lin.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Fraser0402715676, Owner at Fraser Island Retreat Lakes Entrance
Responded 12 Feb 2020
Thanks, Josh Welcome your 2021 staying.
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friends hire the Island for a joint 50th and it was lovely . All facilities if you wanted to swim, golf, fish, walk or just chill on the verandah. The ferry out was a great way to see the scenery too. and you can park your car at the general store for a small fee
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Date of stay: April 2017
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Response from Fraser0402715676, Owner at Fraser Island Retreat Lakes Entrance
Responded 20 July 2019
Thanks for your review and look forward to your next happy staying.
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The island is so beautiful, heaps of wild life, the bedrooms were clean and beautiful, the was absolutely everything you needed in the kitchen etc, but the most wonderful thing was having Andrew the care taker there, he was very kind and helpful. Would recommend to everyone.
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Date of stay: December 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We came across Fraser Island resort when we hired a putt putt boat and toured the lakes around Metung & Lakes Entrance last Friday (30 September). It was a charming-looking resort and we decided to stop and make some enquiries, and perhaps have a drink if they had a bar/cafe open. After heading for what we thought was the reception we realised the place was deserted, probably off-season or perhaps in between bookings, and we started to head back to our boat. On the way back, we were conforonted with an extremely bad-tempered individual who starting ranting about us being on private property. He then told us we'd find our boat floating out towards the middle of the lake. We were alarmed as we knew we had moored it securely. We got towards where we had left the boat and it was indeed un-moored and floating some 500 metres out towards the middle of the lake. Rod had to jump in and swim to retrieve it. All I can say is, lucky he's a strong swimmer! I would advise caution if you're considering booking at this resort - the man there doesn't seem too friendly. :(
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Date of stay: September 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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absoulty fantastic place to stay we all had an great time can't speak highly enough of Andrew was so helpful and welcoming with anything we needed amazing house with everything available that you would need would highly recommend to anyone we will defiantly be back !
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Andrew G, General Manager at Fraser Island Retreat Lakes Entrance
Responded 23 Sept 2016
Thank you for your review. I am glad that you had a great time on the Island. Andrew
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We had our Wedding on Fraser Island and it was magical. The location is just beautiful, with garden lawns and perfect water views. It was just the perfect weekend. The homestead is beautiful and our guests loved their stay. The island manager Matt was absolutely amazing to deal with-he just couldnt have been more helpful, organising boats to ensure our weekend went smoothly. Matt went above and beyond for us and we are so grateful. Overall I cannot rate this location more highly. We couldnt have asked for a more perfect wedding.
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Date of stay: November 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Fraser0402715676, Owner at Fraser Island Retreat Lakes Entrance
Responded 20 July 2019
Thanks for your choosing Fraser Island as your special day, welcome your next staying. Best wishes!
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Amazing - the whole island is a delight to walk around. The bedrooms are all a good size, beds are comfy, some rooms have ensuites. The kitchen is a dream to cook in and the activities you can do are endless. Everything is spot on.
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Date of stay: December 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Matthew P, General Manager at Fraser Island Retreat Lakes Entrance
Responded 16 May 2017
Thank you for your amazing review!! We are glad you have a lovely time.
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A great place to roam around perfect for nature lovers. Private and quiet island. Everyone enjoyed our stay specially the kids. Clean and comfortable accommodation. Andrew is very helpful and accommodating. I personally thanks Andrew for posting me the luggage I left in the island Bob
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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PRICE RANGE
AU$1,829 - AU$2,039 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaGippslandLakes Entrance
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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