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Get out of the city to the Sunshine Coast hinterland these school holidays with an extended stay at Spicers Tamarind Retreat. Explore the lush rainforest onsite and nearby, walk the waterfalls, visit Australia Zoo and Underwater World, shop in the reknown villages of Montville and Maleny, learn Chef secrets with family and children's cooking schools, relax in the brand new onsite day spa, and of course, treat your tastebuds at award-winning onsite restaurant, The Tamarind. Mum & Dad can even enjoy some romantic time with 2 hours of free babysitting when parents dine onsite.
Our new two bedroom, two bathroom villas are perfect for families with common and private spaces.
From $429 per night for a family of 4
*Rate includes two bedroom villa for up to 4 people with breakfast included every day. Some dates may incur minimum night conditions. Subject to availability. New bookings only.
Sample stay:
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| previous night | Check in to your two bedroom, two bathroom villa overlooking the rainforest. | Free | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early morning |
Mum goes for an early morning walk to Obi Obi Creek and waterfall, perhaps catching a glimpse of the resident platypus |
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Breakfast |
Fresh breakfast overlooking the rainforest |
Free |
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10am-noon |
The kids enjoy a 2hr cooking school |
$80 per child |
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| While the kids are in their cooking school making a mess, Mum pops to the day spa for a Trinity treatment. | $195 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dad’s still enjoying his morning coffee and newspaper and pops in later to see the kids having a great time at the cooking school. | Free | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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noon |
Picnic lunch by the river, order and take a gourmet picnic complete with rug and walk down to the falls. |
$85 |
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2pm |
Scenic mountain and forest horse ride for the entire family (25 min drive). |
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| 6:30pm | Enjoy a feast for the senses with a Modern Asian dinner banquet at onsite restaurant The Tamarind. | POA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8am | Mum & Dad pop out for an early morning bike ride with the bikes available onsite | Free | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8.45am | Breakfast, coffee and paper on your deck | Free | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10am to 4.30pm | Head off to Australia Zoo (25 min drive). |
$172, 2 Adults & 2 Children | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6.30pm | Enjoy an Aussie BBQ on your deck (cook your own with a pack prepared by the chefs). | $120 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7.30pm |
In-room Movie night |
Free |
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| 10am | Morning walk at the 80m high Kondalilla Falls in Montville (12 min drive). | Free | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noon |
Mum and daughter shopping and lunch in Montville. |
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Noon |
Father & Son Big Kart Racing at the southern hemispheres largest go cart track (15 min drive from retreat). |
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| 3pm | Everyone regroups at Maleny to visit Maleny Cheese Factory for yummy tastings (5 min drive from retreat) | Free (available all day) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6:30pm | Dinner at The Tamarind or choose from an assortment of local restaurants. | POA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8am | Fresh breakfast | Free | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 to 1pm | Family Cooking School & Lunch | $150/Adult, $80/Child | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.30pm | Mother & Daughter massage or beauty treatment in the onsite day spa. | $240 for two, 90mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10am or 2.30pm | Father & Son visit Maleny Dairies for a factory & farm tour. | Free | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7pm |
Romantic Dinner in The Tamarind restaurant for mum and dad. Free child minding service for 2hrs when adults dine onsite. |
$200 Free |
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| 8am | Fresh breakfast | Free | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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10am to 12pm
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Prepare for a day on the coast and drive 30 minutes to Underwater World Mooloolaba. |
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| 12 to 5pm | Beach swim then shopping or cinemas at Sunshine Plaza Maroochydore | POA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6pm | Fish & chips on the beach before heading back to Spicers Tamarind Retreat. | POA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10am | Check out - start planning your next visit to do all the things you haven't had time for! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 'Free' indicates where the activity is included in the normal bed & breakfast price. Please see rates and packages for more information on prices. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sample costing:
*Prices for external activities are current as of 1 March, please check at time of booking. |
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Contact Spicers Tamarind Retreat: 1300 311 429
'All Natural Family Escape'
Arrive
Day 1
Forest walk to Gardners falls and search for the elusive platypus or say high to the aptly named echidna 'spike'.
Family dinner for four a special taste of Asia for the whole family followed by boardgames in front of the fire.
Day 2
Breakfast in-room with a Spicers Specialty thick belgium Hot Chocolate or Espresso coffee
Family Pass to Australia Zoo for 2 adults 2 children see the animals with free school holiday entertainment and face painting.
Back for a late afternoon swim and spa in the heated pool or day spa.
Gourmet BBQ on your very own deck followed by toasted marshmellows fireside.
Day 3
Breakfast on the Sala deck and take in the morning sun.
Followed by a visit to Maleny Dairies to see where milk comes from and other special treats.
Dont forget to stop and shop in Montville where the kids can indulge in all things sweet from candy to chocolate or the famous fudgy Boombah fudge...mmmm. Montville is known as the jewel of the Sunshine coast with tasteful art, craft and cafes offering sweeping views to the coast.
Back to the Tamarind where you can take a ride on the free mountain bikes followed up by a swim.
Dinner tonight is made easy with another great selection from the award winning restaurant.
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