Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat

A stunningly beautiful setting for this retreat up a long, unpaved road. Our room was up on stilts in the trees, absolutely amazing from our balcony. Cozy room. The staff were super helpful, really enjoyed the feeding of the pademelons & possums after dinner. Our stay was perfect, our only negative comment being the small amount of the portions at dinner the first night, although the second night they were more generous. No wifi in the rooms ( it was nice to switch off!) but available in the main building.

This is ecotourism at its finest! The lovely resort staff proudly describe how the long term vision for sharing and preserving pristine wilderness was achieved by the early 1990’s. The cabins are comfy and authentic. The gas ‘log’ heater and underfloor heating in the bathroom were a pleasure and the on-site bush walks were just beautiful (ranging from easy to moderate grade). The restaurant is lovely, and the food and wine was reasonably priced. We loved the entrees and deserts. If you order the risotto just ask for knob of butter, some Parmesan and cracked pepper. The only reason we didn’t give 5 stars was the road in - although well maintained, we found the drive pretty nerve wracking. The two way route was narrow with sheer edges. Take sunnies in the morning (driving into sun) and don’t arrive too early (to avoid guests checking out). Then again, we are from the NT, most guests didn’t seem to flinch. Thanks Lemonthyme.

Tucked away in the native forest at the end of a 9km gravel road, not for the faint hearted! Our log cabin, Narrawa, was very comfortable, with a lovely gas burner for warmth and ambiance. The bathroom was luxurious and, interestingly, there was a bath tub in the lounge! The kitchen facilities were minimal - a kettle for making hot drinks. There was no microwave, no TV, no wifi in the rooms. There was wifi reception in the main log cabin - dining/ lounge/ bar area. A highlight of our stay was when the staff threw fruit and vegetable scraps on the lawn and a host of pademelons and a possum came to eat them. A clear file in the room provided helpful details and information about the room, heater, history, activities/walks, things to do in the area, restaurant and emergency procedures. There is a restaurant on site for breakfast and dinner.

We had a wonderful stay at this stunning lodge during our honeymoon in Tassie. The room was luxurious, spotless, and incredibly comfortable, with all the amenities we could possibly need — plus a complimentary bottle of champagne and even a massage chair! The location is truly something special, nestled right in the heart of the wilderness — it felt like we were completely immersed in nature. The staff were warm, welcoming, and always ready to help. While the food was on the pricier side, it was absolutely delicious. Dinner was served a bit later than expected, but there were plenty of fun activities to keep us entertained in the meantime, including a games room and animal feeding sessions. We’ll definitely be back — this place made our honeymoon unforgettable!

We had a fantastic stay at Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat. The views were absolutely stunning – a perfect spot to unwind and take in the natural beauty. The staff were incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. Dinner and dessert were delicious, with generous portions and great flavours. It’s also super convenient being so close to Cradle Mountain. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful escape in the wilderness!

We loved our stay here. The forest and waterfalls are great. The staff are super friendly. The breakfasts were good however the main meal was very pricey at $45 a plate for a pork belly that you as tasty but the vegetables wre not cooked well and were scant. Other than that would definitely go again.

Lemonthyme Lodge is a fantastic experience. The unsealed access road is a fantastic drive in itself, being well kept and maintained, suitable for any type of vehicle. The lodge location is fantastic, being far from other traffic and artificial light so that this interference is totally absent, being amongst nature, which is what it is all about. The facilities and cabins are fantastic, having been quality built with pride, and well maintained. The cabin facilities are superb. The dinner was of an exceptional standard, and the breakfast was also excellent. All the staff were most friendly and welcoming, and it was a great pleasure to have spent a night here. Keep up the great work and standard.

The cabin was very comfortable and had a newly renovated bathroom which was lovely. Quite expensive at over $870.00 for two nights for three people sharing a cabin. It was only a short walk to the main lodge for dinner we had booked which was nice. |Dinner was terribly disappointing for the $59.00 minimum charge per person, with stone cold vegetables of which some were very undercooked. The risotto was like porridge and served luke warm with only three pieces of broccoli with it (COLD). |Breakfast was lovely, as were all of the staff. After speaking to three staff we did manage to have these dinners removed dinner removed from our bill which was great customer service.