Accommodation at Tuki Retreat
Families will choose to stay in the larger Historic miners cottage or for the more romantic couples you can choose the stone cottage or add the touch of a spa bath to complete the setting.

Historic Miners Cottage at Tuki Retreat - The Miners cottage is a restored heritage weatherboard cottage with three bedrooms, one master bedroom with spa ensuite, another bedroom with either a king size bed or two singles and another bedroom with two single beds. It has a cast wood box in the lounge room and is suitable for small groups and can comfortably accommodate either 3 couples traveling together or 4-5 adults. Amenities: Spa, wood burning heater, full size stove, two bathrooms, private balcony, television, VCR and clock radio.

Tuki Retreat Stone Cottages - are situated in the middle of the property and offer a spectacular view of the Loddon-Campaspe Valley. These cottages are surrounded by dry stonewalls, landscaped gardens and long established trees. There is a private lake in front of the stone cottages. The cottages are all self-contained with fresh spring water on tap. The tariffs include a self-serve full breakfast which is left for you in the cottage. Breakfast provisions include: organic muesli, cereals, bread for toasting, conserves, free range eggs, bacon and home made lamb sausages. Freshly ground coffee is provided also for those who like to start the day with a fresh plunger coffee.

Stone Spa Cottages at Tuki Retreat - The stone spa cottages are perfect for that wonderful anniversary or birthday celebration. Amenities: Spa, open fire, self contained for self catering, CD/DVD player, clock radio, (iron on request) hair dryer, television and scented candles.

The Stone Cottage at Tuki Retreat - The stone cottage on the lake a little simpler but another perfect location for a couple to getaway. Amenities: Shower ensuite, open fire, television, hair dryer, DVD,clock radio, (iron on request) kitchen facilities and scented candles.

Note: All the Tuki Retreat cottages come with high quality linen, towels, big fluffy doonas, chemical free shampoo, bubble bath and hand made soap and all feature open fireplaces, cathedral ceilings and a private veranda to watch the sunset on. The master bedroom has a Queen size bed, with electric blanket for your comfort. There is a double sofa bed in the lounge room for additional guests. Tuki Retreat Restaurant The restaurant is open daily from 11.00am till 6.00pm. Dine alfresco during the warmer months and enjoy the welcoming fire over winter. Tuki is the home of serious trout. If you haven't been to Tuki Retreat you haven't tasted trout. Robert has been perfecting growing, preparing, and serving this wonderful product for 21 years. He smokes a fresh batch every week as well. Tuki also produces its own smoked trout pate, pasture fed lamb and beef. At Tuki Retreat we are happy to serve an evening meal to the cottage any night you wish after 6.00pm. We are happy to open the restaurant at night for your special function or event, just gather together a group of 10 or more. Bookings are essential. Nearby Attractions to Tuki Retreat Wineries Restaurants Hanging Rock Great Pubs Golf Day Spas Walks Book Shops Galleries Antiques Kids Activities - Sovereign Hill/Ballarat Wildlife Park/Tangled Maze Conferences at Tuki Retreat Tuki's restaurant can be used during the day for meeting, or for small groups one of the cottages would be suitable. The farm offers an opportunity for seclusion and privacy, it is a great place for networking, favored by sales teams and small units. The farm also offers opportunities for conferences to participate in other activities, farm walks, bocce, a round of golf at one of the local courses, trout fishing competitions with the spoils to be prepared by our chef’s and presented for your group dinner, or fly fishing, either individual or in teams.

Weddings at Tuki Retreat
Our wedding packages are tailored to your needs. We offer a unique rural ambience, providing a relaxed environment for that most important day. Our restaurant at Tuki Retreat can seat up to 80 guests, the garden area providing a scenic backdrop for a wedding. Talk to us about your needs and feel welcome to visit and carry out a site inspection.

Fishing at Tuki Retreat: (additional charges)
Imagine the look on your Childs face when they catch their first trout. Have the camera ready to capture the moment. At Tuki you are guaranteed to catch a trout. There is assistance available for those new to fishing. There are 6 ponds you can fish from; a couple at the top of the hill are heavily stocked so success for your child is generally assured. After you have caught your trout we will clean and package it for you to take home or you can have it cooked in the restaurant.

The rods we hire out are well maintained rods and reels so it is a chance for you to become acquainted with casting and using a rod. We generally use corn for bait so it is easy to bait up and proceed with fishing. For the experienced fisherman our lower ponds offer a chance to practice with your own equipment whether it be a lure or fly rod

Tuki Retreat Location
Stoney Rises, Smeaton, Victoria

From Melbourne, take the Western Highway to Ballarat, then go North along the Midland Highway through Creswick. Follow our signs through Kingston and Smeaton to Tuki Retreat.