Despatch - Waterfront Retreat

If you or a family member or loved one use a wheelchair or need other special accommodations, our two-bedroom Beluga and Despatch lodges are designed with special attention and care to make your stay easy, fun, and memorable.

These two lodges are suitable for up to four people and are wheelchair-accessible, with a separate parent’s/carer’s retreat that includes its own living area and ensuite bathroom with spa bath. This “retreat within a retreat” also has its own kitchenette and eating area.

The main area of the lodge offers a wheelchair-friendly bathroom with an open-plan shower and low vanity for easy access opposite a bedroom containing two single beds, which can be arranged to suit your needs.

These cozy lodges are located in a beautiful, tree-shaded bush area where you can relax on the large private deck and watch kangaroos, birds, and echidnas pass by. Your lodge includes everything you need for a peaceful, memorable stay, including TVs and DVD players, a fully equipped kitchen, a gas log fireplace, a large dining table, and a BBQ for outdoor cooking.

To allow an up-close and personal experience with local wildlife, we’ll have kangaroo and bird food available at your lodge. Waterfront Retreat offers a beautiful place to simply relax and enjoy nature, but there’s also plenty to do. Canoe, kayak, or fish on the Gippsland Lakes, or enjoy a soak in our outdoor spa bath or heated indoor pool.

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• Happy break away

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2025

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  a guest from Traralgon, Victoria recommends this vacation rental

  Great place, lovely and relaxing, accommodation was very clean, everything is supplied just have to bring your food and drinks

  • Manager Responded on 1/30/2025

    Hi Debbie, Thank you very much for your review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland lakes Escapes

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• Perfect family break away amongst nature

  Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2025

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  a guest from ALTONA, Victoria recommends this vacation rental

  The surroundings were beautiful within a tranquil bush escape, many lodges facing the lake. The live-in management went out of their way to assist. Kayaking early morning and afternoon cricket amongst the feeding roo's was magic.

  • Manager Responded on 1/14/2025

    Hi Joanna, Sounds amazing, so glad you had a great stay, thank you for your review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes

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• Waterfront apartments

  Stayed 2 days ending in December, 2024

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  Lynda C recommends this vacation rental

  My family , adult son and daughter, and 2 grandchildren 3 + 5 y.o had a great time feeding the kangaroos and native birds at the front door! Houses were well appointed, very cosy, everything you could want. Staff were excellent when needed to communicate. Kids enjoyed the outdoor spa, even though it was raining, it was undercover.

  • Manager Responded on 12/5/2024

    Hi Lynda, Thank you very much for your lovely review, so glad you were able to enjoy it with your family. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes

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