Five Rocks National Park (18klms from Ferns Hideaway)*note Five
Rocks is a 4WD drive only area
The Five Rocks beach and its two neighboring beaches, three rivers and nine
mile beach are famous for their surfing, fishing and four wheel driving
opportunities, this whole area is governed by the national parks so care should
be taken to stay within the designated driving and recreational areas. This area
is in pristine condition and the varied activities it affords can easily provide
a memorable day out for the whole family. Click
here to view the Byfield National Park and Conservation Park website.
Byfield General Store (4.8klms from Ferns Hideaway)
Stock up on all your food, fuel and camping requirements from this quaint
general store situated in the forest.
Byfield Store
is now open for Fish & Chips every second Friday night. Starting at 5pm and
finishing at 7pm enjoy delicious seafood prepared by a qualified chef; for
further information call (07) 4935 1190.
Nob Creek Pottery (10klms from Ferns Hideaway)
Nestled in the rainforest, this gallery has a superb collection of work by
local artists. Wander through the tropical orchard, take a dip in the pool
or watch Steve Bishopric at work. His gallery reflects his love of nature.
To view the Nob Creek Pottery website
Click
here
Gypsys Rest Pottery (5klms from Ferns Hideaway)
The Gallery
showcases the work
of the resident potter & artist Elaine Ouston and many other local potters,
craft workers and artists and is only a short 5 minute drive from Ferns.
Waterpark Creek Eco Tour (6klms from Ferns Hideaway)
Byfield
has an Eco Tour where you are invited to drift along our beautiful rainforest
river aboard a silent electronically powered boat; For more information on the
Eco Tour contact Jordan or Claudie on (07) 49351171 or click
here to view website
Byfield Rainforest Retreat (6klms from Ferns Hideaway)
Byfield
also boasts its own bed and breakfast. Byfield Rainforest Retreat is just minutes from Ferns
and is a fantastic alternative for accommodation here in Byfield.
Byfield Getaway (4klms from Ferns Hideaway)
Just down the road from Ferns is Byfield Getaway, who also offer beautiful
cabins. To read more about Byfield Getaway
Click here
Byfield Creek Lodge (5klms from Ferns Hideaway)
Tropical rainforest experience which offers cabin accommodation as well as bed
and breakfast accommodation. For more information
click here
Rainforest Ranch (2klms from Ferns Hideaway)
Only minutes from Ferns are these new air-conditioned cabins. For more
information click here
Byfield State Forest (15klms from Ferns Hideaway)
There are several recreational areas at Byfield State Forest that can be
reached by car. All offer a cool escape with a swim or a picnic in
beautiful rainforest. The scenic windswept headland of Byfield State
Forest fronts the majestic Corio Bay, and can be reached by 4WD ONLY. Click
here to enter the Byfield State Forest Website
Cooberrie Park (23klms from Ferns Hideaway)
Meet the native animals at this fantastic family fun park. Dingoes,
koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and wombats as well as a flock of whistling ducks
and some friendly pythons.
For the Fishermen
The Capricorn Coast is a fishing Mecca for the outdoors person. Ferns
is ideally suited for fishing enthusiasts. Waterpark Creek flows all year
round past the Ferns Hideaway Restaurant and on through the surrounding grounds
offering a great opportunity for the fresh water anglers. Our Guests enjoy full
and unlimited use of a fleet of modern canoes, moored on a sandy beach adjacent
to the camping area.
Further downstream where fresh meets salt, the estuary fishermen are in
their element chasing Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Salmon, Estuary Cod and Mud
Crabs.
Finally for the open water fishermen, with an all tides ramp only fifteen
minutes from the resort you are in the salt water section of Waterpark
Creek. It is only a twenty minute trip to the mouth at Corio Bay into the
open sea, giving access to Islands, Reef and the Widegrounds. The main
fish caught are Red Jew, Red Emperor, Coral Trout, Greasy Cod, Spanish and
Doggie Mackerel and Deep Sea Grunter.
