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King Parrot Cottages

Accommodation, retreats, conferences and events located in the Otways, only 2 hours from Melbourne. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement.
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King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre provides accommodation near the Great Ocean Road and Lorne in the Otway Ranges, nestled on the north-facing hillside of the spectacular Pennyroyal Valley. Consisting five cottages, lodge, hall and campground, King Parrot is a popular destination for romantic getaways, family holidays or large family celebrations. The architecturally designed accommodation made from local timber, is fully self-contained, ranging in size from single to four bedrooms, accommodating between two and fourteen people. Each offers comfort, character and privacy in a rustic bush land setting, including stunning valley views. The campground, surrounded by beautiful forest, provides the option of getting back to nature. There are eight very generous camping sites, including three cabin-tents, on the rainforest valley floor. We cap our camping area to a maximum of twenty two campers to ensure plenty of room and comfort. There is a wide range of activities at your finger-tips; the salt water swimming pool, games room with table tennis, fuse ball, air hockey, darts, board games, outdoor games and small indoor gym. Bush-walking tracks and waterfalls abound in the immediate vicinity and within close reach are the beautiful beaches along the Great Ocean Road, the wonders of the Otway National Park and the gourmet trail of berry farms, fine foods and farm produce. If you wish to book for a large family/friend gathering, it is a requirement that you book the whole property for a minimum of two nights and it must be booked directly with management. (Noise restrictions do apply). Our accommodation and hall combine to provide the perfect venue for corporate retreats, conferences as well as health, yoga, adventure and meditation groups. Being such a magnificent environment, King Parrot is also very popular for weddings. For Lorne accommodation enquiries and booking information please call us on 03 5236 3372 or go to www.kingparrot.com.au

We recognise King Parrot stands on what always was and always will be Gadubanud Country. We acknowledge descendants of the Gadubanud, along with others identifying as Maar, as the traditional owners of these unceded lands, waters and skies. Our acknowledgement also extends to the neighbouring Wadawurrung and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We pay our respects to Country, the people, and Elders: past, present and emerging. Gadubanud Country stretches between Painkalac and Yan Yan Gurt creeks, along Barre Warre Yulluk and Barrat (Barwon and Gellibrand rivers) and runs all the coast between. Five clans managed the area with fire to sustain life of Country and maintain travel corridors through the ranges. Cultural ties with the Gulidjan to the north and Kirrae Whurrung to the southwest are observed, and it has been said that Gadubanud translates to ‘King Parrot language’; a dialect belonging to the Gunditjmara language group. Nonetheless, colonial atrocities and the isolation of the rainforest have rendered knowledge of Gadubanud custom and tradition a relative mystery. Today still, the Otways can encompass inhabitants to feel beyond reach of the wider world. We are grateful to experience such solace here, like many generations before us.

05/04/2026

Easter Sunday, done the slow way 🌿

We took a gentle drive from King Parrot through the hinterland, winding along quiet gravel roads, soaking in the beauty of the bush.

By the time we reached Apollo Bay, the ocean was sparkling and the town was buzzing. We settled in at the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse for lunch — dog friendly, genuinely lovely service, and the kind of hearty pub meals that just hit the spot.

Afterwards, a wander along the foreshore and harbour… salty air, soft light, and that easy holiday feeling.

Apollo Bay really is a gorgeous little town.
But coming back home to King Parrot, to the stillness of the bush and the space to exhale… that’s something else entirely.

The best of both worlds, all within a beautiful day’s drive 🤍

03/04/2026

Sometimes the simplest spaces hold the most support.

A chair. A circle. The forest around you.

And suddenly… you’re not carrying it all on your own.

Our campground at King Parrot Cottages

03/03/2026

There is something about the land here that settles people.

We see shoulders drop.
We see people truly unwind.
We see breath slow.

We feel so grateful that we get to care for this land and share it with you.

14/02/2026

Love looks especially beautiful in the forest 🤍

This arbor was lovingly styled by Janelle Bond Flowers for Jodi & Daniel’s wedding day, held by the trees and birdsong of the forest.

There is something so special about promises spoken in nature.

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at King Parrot 💕

✨ Tell us — what song would you walk down the aisle to here?

11/02/2026

This is what retreat looks like in the Otways.

Women gathering.
Bodies softening.
Laughter around shared tables.
Space to breathe again.

We were quietly holding space behind the scenes while this beautiful retreat unfolded at King Parrot Cottages. So grateful to see our valley used in this way — for connection, restoration and community.

09/02/2026

This is how mornings feel . Quiet. Grounded. Unrushed.

Aquila Cottage is one of our most peaceful stays.

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08/02/2026

05/02/2026

The kookaburras have been very quiet lately.
Still here, still watching, just not laughing.

Their famous call is often a way of marking territory, and when things feel settled, the bush softens into silence.

Late-afternoon light, long shadows, and the kind of quiet that feels like everything is exactly where it should be.

08/12/2025

Some weddings feel like they grow straight from the forest floor…

Alicia and Jason were married here last month, wrapped in the soft green light of the Pennyroyal bush. Alicia created her own ethereal gown, and Jason stitched every leaf-trimmed detail on his coat — a love story quite literally crafted by hand.

Their day was intimate, heartfelt, and full of gentle magic. Every moment felt personal and deeply connected to the land. The flowing creek, the ferns, the towering gums standing quietly around them.

Alicia and Jason chose our Midweek Micro Package, which includes the venue, accommodation, our wonderful photographer Kirstie-lee Photographer, and award-winning celebrant Bellarine Celebrant Sue Warner. It’s a simple, beautiful way to create a meaningful celebration without the overwhelm.

Alicia and Jason, thank you for bringing your creativity, warmth and joy to King Parrot. It was such an honour to hold your day here. 💚🌿✨

If you’re dreaming of a small, soul-filled wedding immersed in nature, our midweek micro weddings might be the perfect fit.

05/12/2025

If you’re wandering the Otways this weekend, here’s something lovely…
Our friends at Heroes Cellar Door are reopening for the season, and it’s the perfect spot to slow down with a glass of wine and a gorgeous Otway grazing board. 🍷🌿

Details below ⬇️

Address

195 Dunse Track
Pennyroyal, VIC
3235

Telephone

+61352363372

Website

http://www.kingparrot.com.au/

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King Parrot Cottages & Event Centre provides accommodation near the Great Ocean Road and Lorne in the Otway Ranges, nestled on the north-facing hillside of the spectacular Pennyroyal Valley. Consisting five cottages, Lodge, Hall and campground, King Parrot is a popular destination for romantic getaways, family holidays or large family celebrations. The architecturally designed accommodation is fully self-contained, ranging in size from single to four bedrooms, accommodating between two and fourteen people. Each offers comfort, character and privacy in a rustic bush land setting, including stunning valley views. Crisp, clean linen, pillows & doonas are provided for all bedding. The campground, surrounded by beautiful forest, provides the option of getting back to nature. There are eight camping sites, including three cabin-tents, on the rainforest valley floor. Most pets are welcome by prior arrangement only. There is a wide range of activities at your finger-tips; the salt water swimming pool, games room with table tennis, fuse ball, air hockey, darts, board games plus mini golf course are suitable for all ages. Bush-walking tracks and waterfalls abound in the immediate vicinity and within close reach are the beautiful beaches along the Great Ocean Road, the wonders of the Otway National Park and the gourmet trail of berry farms, fine foods and farm produce. If you wish to have a large celebration, it is a requirement that you book the whole property for a minimum of 2 nights. Our Accommodation and Hall combine to provide the perfect venue for conferences or retreats for health, yoga or corporate groups. Being such a magnificent environment, King Parrot is also very popular for weddings. For Lorne accommodation enquiries and booking information please call us on 03 5236 3372 or go to www.kingparrot.com.au