Wildlife Retreat At Taronga
- from AUD 395
- Step-free access
- Ideal for couples, a special occasion, kids
- Good on a rainy day
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Why go
- Taronga Zoo entry is included with your stay.
- Join 30-minute guided Sanctuary encounters with koalas, bettongs, echidnas, pademelons and wallabies.
- Take an evening guided zoo walk to see animals active at night.
- Each stay supports Taronga’s animal care and conservation programs.
Good to know
Good for
- families Interconnected rooms are available.
- business Meeting rooms and a banquet room are available.
Rooms
- Room choices and features
- Choose from family, accessible, allergy-free and non-smoking rooms, suites and landmark-view rooms. Features include blackout curtains, air conditioning, a safe, television, refrigerator and private bathroom.
- Room artwork
- Rooms feature Dennis Foley’s ‘Three Sisters’ wallpaper, alongside aerial photographs and illustrations by Yanyuwa artist Tim Moriarty.
Amenities
- parking Free parking and electric-vehicle charging are available.
- breakfast Breakfast is available.
Restaurants and bars on site
- Me-Gal, the retreat’s signature restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a buffet breakfast.
- N’Gurra Lounge has casual dining and cocktails and serves as the retreat’s communal gathering space.
- In-room dining is available.
Location
- Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW 2088, Australia.
What you see
- From N’Gurra Lounge, guests can look across the harbour toward Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- The retreat also overlooks surrounding bushland.
With kids
- Children’s activities are available.
- Kids’ meals and highchairs are available.
Interesting facts3
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62 rooms
The retreat has 62 rooms across five sustainably designed lodges.
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Taronga Conservation Society Australia owns and operates the retreat.
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N’Gurra takes its name from a Cammeraygal word meaning “Country” or “Place of Camp.”
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History
The retreat was developed with Cammeraigal Traditional Custodian Professor Dennis Foley and Gurindji Woolwonga woman Susan Moylan-Coombs.
- 10 October 2019The retreat opened to guests.
How to get there
- 15 minBoatThe ferry journey to Sydney’s CBD takes about 15 minutes.
- CarTaxi service is available.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access The retreat accommodates wheelchair users, and accessible rooms are available.
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- Website
- taronga.org.au/retreat
- Phone
- +61-299784791
Questions and answers
Can I visit Taronga Zoo before check-in or after check-out?
Yes. Guests can explore the zoo before check-in or after check-out and leave luggage at reception.
How do retreat guests enter Taronga Zoo?
During your stay, your room key opens a dedicated zoo entrance.
Can I see Sanctuary wildlife from my room?
Wildlife viewing from rooms is possible, as well as on guided Sanctuary tours.
How can I contact Wildlife Retreat at Taronga?
Call +61 2 9978 4791.
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