This web site is intended to provide potential guests some information on Nunyara Retreat but is also provided for Friends, Family and Visitors to Nunyara to see a little of our life and what Nunyara has to offer here in Queensland, Australia.
The holiday accomodation comprises a self contained luxury 2/3 bedroomed apartment consisting of a huge lounge and dining area, large deck with views onto the Rainforest and towards Tamborine Mountain with two double bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and large media/home cinema. It occupies the entire ground floor (over 80sqm) and is completely separate from the rest of the house giving guests complete freedom and independence to enjoy their holiday without interference or disturbance.
Nunyara is a pole house built on a south facing protruding rock ledge right in the bush, and has taken full advantage of the scenery with windows and wrap around decks looking towards the backdrop of Tamborine Mountain (see photo above).
Nunyara is ideally located from The Gold Coast (35 mins) and Brisbane (40 mins) by car or train. However, it is so peaceful and quiet, you would not know that all of this is just over the hills! We like to think that Nunyara is so near yet also so far away!
Nunyara is a natural and peaceful location nestled in 10 acres of escarpment garden and rainforest, with private access to scenic walks, giving the property the diversity of native fauna and flora including Avocado, Bananas, Mangoes and other native bush fruit.
The name "Nunyara" is taken from the Aboriginal meaning of "healing place". Sit on one of our benches within the rainforest and you will soon discover how appropriate that name is.
It is like another world. No urban sounds, only the sound of the gum leaves rustling in the wind and the Whipbird forraging in the undergrowth. Wake up to the sounds of the bush, the songs of the birds and the peace and quiet of country living. Wander through the tropical and native fruit trees and try the different fruits or maybe pick-up a Macadamia, Avocado or a Passion Fruit.
It is wonderful to indulge yourself on the veranda with just the candles glowing inside and the garden lights illuminating the bush outside the window. Our private location allows one to walk around listening to the sounds of the crickets, the magic of the fireflies and look at the awe of the night sky without the hinderance of light pollution.
Nunyara has everything you could want when on holiday for a true "home from home" including a huge living and dining area, state of the art Home Cinema/media room and free use of a laptop with permanent Internet connectivity, a fully equipped kitchen and two beautifully furnished double bedrooms.
The apartment has everything you might need and we even have birdseed for the Lorakeets, Rosellas and King Parrots that visit and you can leave leaf for the resident Possums. The huge deck is an ideal setting for reading a book with that glass of wine whilst eating on the deck is an experience often shared by a wonderful array of native birds and, of course, our resident possums.
Whilst at Nunyara, you are welcome to wander the grounds, spot the native Wallabies, Possums, Parrots, Lizards and Koalas or feed the ducks on the dam.
We are wildlife carers with Wildcare and we rescue, rehabilitate and then release native animals. Depending on when you come, you may get to see native wildlife at very close hand. We do ask, however, that you are considerate of the wildlife and observe rather than interact!
We even have a very small waterfall, which increases in volume every time in rains - a short walk down any of our trails will take you to peaceful areas which really does seem to be in another world. We have dotted benches around the property for you to stop and take in the beauty of Nunyara.
Our passion for native conservation (we are active members of Land For Wildlife) has led us to clear all foreign weeds (especially Lantana) leaving only native plants and trees. This is a never ending battle but you will enjoy the results: Elegant and timeless walking paths are sympathetically positioned in harmony with the accommodations unique location.
There is much to do, or nothing to do. The choice is yours when you come to Nunyara Retreat.
We look forward to meeting new guests or seeing old friends again at Nunyara Retreat.
