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Frequently Asked Questions |
| Feel free to browse our list of frequently asked questions. If you have any queries that are not answered here then please contact us. |
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General |
| Q: What is check-in time? |
| A: Any time after 14h30 |
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| Q: What is check-out time? |
| A: By 12h00 |
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| Q: How do we find you? |
| A: On current edition Melways we are marked on the map, unfortunately
the reference number depends on the Issue. We have directions on our web site How to Find Us.
Call us and we'd be pleased to post, fax or e-mail you directions. |
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| Q: What do we need to bring? |
| A: Just personal items, pretty much everything else is supplied. |
| Q: Are there minimum stay requirements on public holidays and long weekends? |
| A: No |
| Q: Can I get mobile phone reception Alkira? |
| A: Yes, Telstra and Optus mobiles work reasonably well from the cottages |
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Activities |
| Q: What is there to do on the property? |
| A: Bushwalking, cycling (bicycles available for hire in Warburton), bird watching, relaxing. [Attractions] |
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| Q: What major attractions are nearby? |
| A: Puffing Billy Steam Railway, Healesville Sanctuary, National Rhododendron Gardens are close by and the Penguins at Philip Island are just over an hour's drive away. Of course there are lots of wineries and winery/restaurants within easy reach |
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| Q: What Else is there to do? |
A: For adults there are balloon rides, lots of bushwalks and scenic places to visit, a number of famous gardens including William Rickets Sanctuary. Craft shops, tea rooms and art galleries abound and the Yarra Valley Food Trail is a real fun day out.
For families add Trout and Yabby Farms (catch your own), Healesville Maze, Bimbimbie Native Fauna Park and the best adventure playground you've ever seen is nearing completion right in Gembrook.
If you're into cycling then a short car ride away is one of the best cycle tracks in Melbourne. It follows the Yarra River all the way to Warburton and is highly recommended. |
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| Q: Is there much wildlife in immediate surrounds? |
| A: Plenty, we regularly see wombats, possums, wallabies, echidnas, lyrebirds and the occasional goanna plus an amazing variety of birdlife. |
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Fireplace |
| Q: Is the fire traditional open hearth type or a combustion stove? |
| A: Traditional, open-hearth fireplaces. |
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| Q: Is there an adequate supply of firewood? |
| A: Yes |
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Spa |
| Q: How large is it? |
| A: It is an inground spa with plenty of room for four. |
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| Q: Where is the spa? |
| A: Each cottage has its own private garden spa located next to the cottage |
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| Q: Is the spa ready to use when we arrive? |
| A: Your spa is pre-heated so that it is ready to use at your check in time |
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