Stirling Range Retreat

I have stayed at the Stirling Range Retreat many times. The staff are friendly and helpful. The facilities are very good, bathrooms are clean, camp kitchen is excellent. The campgrounds are well maintained. The location is excellent, being close to the most popular mountains. The site could be improved with some more trees or shrubs along the airport boundary to buffer the wind.

Enjoyed my mid-week stay, can’t complain! This is the closest accommodation I could find to Bluff Knoll (I’m sure the main reason many stay here), being roughly 15 minutes drive. We stayed in one of the Rammed Earth Cabins, which included a stove cooking top and fridge. We were able to cook our own dinner and breakfast here (although there’s also a communal kitchen if needed). We were warm and comfortable in our room and had everything we needed for a one-night stay. People were quiet and respectful. It was also nice to be surrounded by nature. They accommodate late arrivals! The drive took longer than anticipated, but the staff had arranged for us to be able to access our room.

Camping looked well equipped. Great location for wild flower walks. Peaceful and beautiful scenery. We booked a cabin. It wasnt very clean. I understand it's a camping, but if you play for a cabin, you do have expectations. They where not met. Dirty kitchen items, dirty windows sill, dirty floors. Felt like it was cleaned and then left empty for a few weeks.

We chose here because it was super close to Bluff Knoll and we were climbing at 3am so a quick drive. We stayed in a rammed earth cabin...it is what it is...simple, cheap accommodation. The only thing we'd like to see different was open the pool! Apparently not open until November and we were there first day of October and ot was pretty warm and would of loved to jump in. Definitely looked beautiful but no one was allowed in.

The location of Stirling Range Retreat is truly beautiful, with easy access to the ranges and a peaceful natural setting. Unfortunately, my experience was overshadowed by the behaviour of one of the male camp staff. He confronted me aggressively about the speed at which he thought I had driven into the camp area. Even though I immediately apologised, he continued to verbally abuse me in a way that felt unnecessary and hostile.|While the retreat itself is in a great spot, the staff member’s conduct left me feeling unwelcome and distressed. Respectful communication is essential, and I hope management takes steps to ensure guests are treated with courtesy in the future.

We rented a caravan room with one double bed and a single bed. It’s recommended to bring your own blanket or hire one from the reception as it’s quite cold during the night. Really appreciate the cleanliness of the bathroom, common kitchen, and the site in general.

We stayed here last week during our trip to hike Bluff Knoll at sunrise and we couldn’t have picked a better spot. The location is absolutely top-notch, right in front of Stirling Range National Park, making it super convenient for early hikes. Customer service was warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The toilets and common areas were impressively clean even when we got there late at night. We had a campervan and booked a powered site, which was spacious and gave us plenty of room to breathe and relax. Compared to other sites in the area, this one felt much more generous and inviting. My only small suggestion would be to add a few more cooking utensils in the communal kitchen, as they currently only offer the basics. That said, if you're traveling with a campervan, you’ll likely have everything you need. Don’t be fooled by the photos on their website this place is even better in person. Highly recommend it!

Very nice place and so close to Bluff Knoll, which is perfect because after a big hike you don’t want to be driving far. The two-bedroom accommodation was a great size for what we needed, and the outdoor area was really nice and clean. The BBQ area was well set up—clean, with lighting and bins provided—and the bonfire at 5pm - 10pm everynight was perfect. The only downsides: the floors in our accommodation could have been swept and mopped more thoroughly, and there’s no Wi-Fi or reliable reception (I’m with Telstra), so don’t plan on getting any work done while you’re there. Take in the nature surroundings. Overall, a beautiful and convenient place to stay after hiking Bluff Knoll.