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Platypus Ponds Bed & Breakfast, Cabbage Tree Creek

A birdwatchers paradise. Platypus Ponds Bed & Breakfast is nestled in nature on 3 acres of private reserve abounding in birdlife on the banks of the Cabbage Tree Creek. Great photography opportunities with up-close encounters from your own balcony or sitting on the creek bank. Watch Bellbirds dive on the dam whilst enjoying a quiet drink in the evening. The Azure Kingfisher and White Faced Pacific Heron are also frequent visitors. Just 200 metres off Princes Highway and 10 minutes drive from the Ocean, set midst 7 National and Coastal Parks, there is plenty to see and do. Enjoy rainforest walks, fishing, swimming, sightseeing, or just lazing on your own private balcony. Some of the local places of interest are Marlo and The Snowy River Estuary, McKenzie River Rainforest Walk, Cape Conran Coastal Walk, Cabbage Tree Creek Falls, Cabbage Tree Palm Reserve, Banksia Bluff Reserve, Point Ricardo, Orbost Slab Hut, Forest Park and Exhibition Centre, Grandview Lookout, Lockend Rainforest, Youngs Creek Falls, Murrungower Forest Drive, Snowy River Tourist Trail and Croalingajong National Park. Cooked or continental breakfast served by your hosts. Packed picnic lunches available by arrangement. Enjoy home cooked meals from our own gardens with your choice of wines or beers from our cellar. Vegetarians catered for.

Accommodation Options

King size ensuite

One of which also has a single bed so can be used as a triple or a twin. Private balconies

Queen size ensuite

roll outs available for additional guests. Private balconies

Popular Activities

  • Beach
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • National Park
  • Rainforest
  • Reef
  • Wilderness
  • Wildlife

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