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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.

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.

23/09/2025

So lovely to host the Otway Harvest Trail gathering here at King Parrot 🦘✨. This trail celebrates the makers, growers and flavours that make our region so special.

🌏 Start planning your own adventure with the Otway Harvest Trail https://www.otwayharvesttrail.org.au/

08/09/2025

Golden wattle brightens the forest and time slows… no wonder guests say King Parrot feels a million miles away. 🌼🌳💛

04/09/2025

When the king parrots visit King Parrot, you know the VIPs have arrived 👑🦜

03/09/2025

The Otways are full of secrets waiting to be discovered ✨. With thanks to Otway Harvest Trail, we’re sharing their list of Top 10 natural wonders—the places that make this region so special. Which one will you explore next?

02/09/2025

✨ A big thank you to our lovely guest Tahlia for sharing these beautiful moments from her stay in Blackwood Cottage. We love seeing King Parrot through our guests’ eyes — the cosy corners, the forest views, and those little details that make a stay feel so special 💚

29/08/2025

🌧️ Rainy days in the Pennyroyal Valley bring their own kind of magic. The hills turn misty, the bush feels alive, and there’s no better spot to sit back, breathe deep, and watch the valley change with the weather. Whether it’s sunshine or showers, King Parrot is the perfect place to slow down and soak in nature’s beauty. 🌿✨

27/08/2025

Stay three, pay two this September 🙌

Spring in the Otways is calling. Slow mornings, forest walks, starry nights. Book three nights in September and pay for two.
Excludes the AFL Grand Final long weekend (26–28 September 2025).

Book direct at kingparrot.com.au 🗓️
2 hrs from Melbourne · 1 hr from Geelong · 30 mins from Lorne

T&Cs: Valid for stays 1st to 30th September 2025. Direct bookings only. Minimum three consecutive nights. Free night is the lowest priced night. Subject to availability. Standard terms and conditions apply.

Stunning nature escape, King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre is perfect for Lorne accommodation, Great Ocean Road accommodation, Otways accommodation Victoria.

25/08/2025

A sky full of blush and birdsong. This place has a way of softening the edges 🩷

08/08/2025

Flame Feast! 🔥💗👇🏻

25/06/2025

The fire crackles.
Steam curls from your cup.
A book rests in your lap and the valley stretches wide beyond the glass.

Here, time softens. The forest holds you.
And the world feels, just for a moment, beautifully still.

Let the rain fall. Let your shoulders drop. Let yourself be.

Your place to pause is waiting. 👉 www.kingparrot.com.au

20/06/2025

Solstice morning King Parrot Cottages .

Frosty air, golden light and a quiet sense of promise in the air.
The shortest day… and the slow return to the sun begins.

Winter magic at King Parrot ❄️

17/06/2025

When the competition heats up in the games room , you know the school holidays have officially begun. Between table tennis battles, bushwalks to our private waterfall, warming up by the fire, and sweating it out in the sauna, boredom doesn’t stand a chance.
We’re just 30 minutes from Lorne and Forrest if you’re up for a beach dip, a mountain bike ride or a brewery lunch — but with so much to do right here, you might not want to leave.
Spots are filling fast! Head to www.kingparrot.com.au to book your school holiday or weekend stay now.

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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