Bombah Point
Host: Mike Whitney
Mike’s going all ‘eco’ on us with an environmentally low-impact weekend up the Coast at Bombah Point on Myall Lakes, near Bulahdelah.
Myall Lakes region
Less than 3 hours drive from Sydney, the Myall Lakes region feels like a magical escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Thousands of hectares of unspoilt National Park and State Forest provide the perfect environment for some of Australia's most diverse and abundant wildlife to flourish - visitors to the area may see everything from sea eagles, pelicans and egrets to wallabies, kangaroos, bandicoots, goannas and even the occasional koala. The area also hosts one of Australia's largest and most interesting coastal lake systems as well as protected waterways, wetlands and more than 60 kilometers of spectacular unbroken beaches.
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Bombah Point Eco Cottages
Bombah Point offers you a luxurious private way to experience the Australian coastal bushland.
The Eco Tree House
The architecturally designed cottages are nestled privately amongst the trees. Glass doors open to a wrap around veranda with bush and valley views, the perfect place for an evening BBQ or just laze in the hammock and listen to the birds as the sun sets through the trees.
The main living area offers a gourmet kitchen, log fire, lounge and dining area surrounded by glass allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Australian bush.The huge spa bath can wash away city stress and the master bedroom with deluxe bedding will keep you cosy while you watch the dawn rise.
Self Catering
This is a self catering retreat and each cottage is provided with all the tools and supplies necessary to create delicious meals. A small but comprehensive supermarket is available 10 minutes away in Bulahdelah and a much larger Bi-Lo is open in Tea Gardens but guests are encouraged to bring any specialty items with them from home. There is also a limited quantity of kitchen "basics" that can be purchased and special kitchen equipment can usually be provided on request.
Sometimes only a prepared meal will do and for those times they offer guests the opportunity to pre-order a Breakfast Basket, Picnic Hamper, BBQ Dinner Pack or Gourmet Dinner Pack from their menu. For those guests looking for a meal out, there are some excellent lunch choices in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest and Bulahdelah offers a few establishments full of local colour.
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Reception Building
Guests looking for a novel to read by the fire or a wildlife guidebook to identify the bird outside their bedroom need go no further than the central reception building. There is a comprehensive reading library of fiction and reference books and information on activities available in the local area. In addition, there is a collection of DVD's and CDs that are available for guests to borrow.
Built in a style similar to the cottages, the reception building is a flexible space that houses a pool, billiards table, TV and DVD as well as a large kitchen, lounge and eating area. The space is ideal for a group meal, a congregating space, mini conferences and special events.
Activities
This is not a resort so don't expect chocolates, overpriced mini-bars, organised 4WD beach tours or in-room massages. What they do offer is a beautiful environment and private accommodation with all the information and facilities for you to live out your dreams. The Myall Lakes region is as diverse as it is engaging and everyone, from the most adventurous to the more serene, will find the perfect activity to suit their mood. They often find the guests have been reading by the fire or napping in their cottage hammock, but opportunities are abundant for those visitors who wish to explore the area further.
Local Points of Interest
Walk to the lighthouse at Seal Rocks or wander through giant sand dunes littered with ancient Aboriginal tools. Call in to the Hunter Valley on your way and purchase a bottle or two of the best ones to sip on your cottage veranda.
Indulge in fresh oysters and local prawns at Tea Gardens or lie in the sun at one of the many nearby beaches. Pick up some iconic Australian food from the local rural town of Bulahdelah - great pies at the local pub, Bulahdelah "high top" at the bakery, home smoked bacon at the butcher - or stroll with a picnic basket full of fresh local produce to a secluded beach at the lake's edge.
Nearby Barrington and Gloucester Tops are famous for their giant trees, alpine environments, and spectacular waterfalls. A perfect day can be spent exploring the old logging towns or take a guided or self guided walk through old growth forests that survived the felling. Eucalyptus grandis and Antarctic Beech grow to over 70 meters.
There are many other activities to keep you busy like swimming, surfing, snorkelling and Diving. Also bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, bike riding, whale and dolphin watching and bushwalking.
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More Information Bombah Point Eco Cottages 969 Bombah Point Road Telephone: (02) 4997 4401 Take your partner for a nature lover’s weekend from $500 for a two night weekend. |
Prices correct as at 15/09/07