La Rocher Eco Retreat
Highlights
- Savour breathtaking views of the Wollumbin caldera from each luxury villa's large deck and expansive windows.
- Unwind in the infinity pool and hot tub spa, surrounded by lush rainforest and tranquil bushland.
- Explore several kilometres of walking trails that meander through untouched native flora and fauna.
- Recharge in a peaceful retreat designed for sustainability, comfort, and indulgent relaxation in Tweed Valley.
La Rocher is a family-owned and run Eco Retreat situated in the soft foothills of the Wollumbin caldera, right in the heart of the Tweed Valley and Northern Rivers hinterland, close to the historical village of Uki.
The story behind the name is linked to the surname “Rocher” which is French for “large rock”, thus referencing the spectacular Wollumbin that is a focal point of the view from the property. The property is designed with three main focuses: low environmental impact geared towards sustainability; peace and tranquillity to escape rest and recharge; and luxury and comfort for an indulgent experience.
La Rocher hosts four luxury villas, designed by owner Graham Rocher and built in 2019. The villas are strategically placed on the property for maximum privacy and ideal panoramic views and feature contemporary bespoke interior design. Just metres from the villas is the infinity pool with an attached hot tub spa with sun loungers and cabanas to enjoy the expansive views and lush surroundings.
The property spans 117 acres of predominantly untouched native rainforest and bushland. This area features the Koala Corridor Program and Biodiversity Agreement and contains several kilometres of walking trails, a creek, two dams and multiple viewpoints.
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Accreditations
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Available experiences
La Rocher Eco Retreat
La Rocher Eco Retreat offers spectacular, unhindered views from each of its four luxury villas.
Each villa has a lush king-size bed, open plan living area, kitchenette, double-side log fireplace, large deck, and incredible en suite bathroom. Relax on their gorgeous sun cabanas at the infinity pool, and enjoy vistas of the world heritage Mount Warning/Wollumbin and the distant Border Ranges. The serenity, peace, and tranquillity are truly nourishment for the soul. Visiting the quaint local villages, rainforest and a hike up Mount Warning is a must.
The retreat is situated in the soft foothills of the World Heritage Mount Warning Caldera, right in the heart of the Tweed Shire and close to the historical village of Uki. It is a comfortable 1.5 to two-hour drive from Brisbane and just over an hour from the Gold Coast.
Despite being inland, it is close to some of Australia’s best beaches with soft white sands and sparkling aquamarine surf. Byron Bay, Pottsville, Hastings Point, Cabarita, Kingscliff, and Rainbow Bay are all within a half an hour to 45-minute drive through the beautiful verdant countryside.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- Valet parking.
- A choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.).
- Step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length).
- A lever handle on the door (easier to use).
- A shower curtain (no door).
- Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
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