There is room for everyone to spread out at Crebra Farmhouse. This northern view shows the big timber verandah, add the huge bedrooms and the farm to roam around you will all be happy catching up here.
Crebra Farmhouse is settled in the bush on the dairy farm “Glenaulin”. Possibilities for fun and relaxation are endless……
- Chill out in long waterholes with family and friends
- Maybe watch the cows being milked
- Follow the winding cattle tracks
- Spy on a platypus
- Wet a line fishing along the Albert River
- Capture the birdlife on your camera
- Explore the local history
or simply unwind in front of the fireplace and read a book
Perfect for the extended family get together. Crebra easily sleeps 10 and then can expand to 14 with sofa beds.
The Albert River sits just below you has long pools, banks to picnic and relax on, and fishto be caught. It is a favorite for sport fishing Bass and Mary River Cod – other fish include Eel Tailed Catfish, Eels and Carp. If you are very quiet you may even see our resident platypusplaying in the early mornings or late evenings.
This baby calf was born in the winter when we often put rugs on them to reduce stress which in turn assists their immune system.
Michael fishing for Bass in the upper Albert River
Crebra is just 1.5 hours from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast - just 20 minutes from Beaudesert and nestled in the hills of the Lost World region of the Scenic Rim, Queensland.
Did you know that we are also in the footprint of one of “Australia’s National Landscapes”, The Green Cauldron. By embracing the Rainforest Way you can follow one of the most spectacular drives through our region.
Looking off the verandah to the permaculture style food garden
Once you are here there is plenty to do if you are feeling active and plenty of great spots to do nothing if that is what you prefer. Follow the winding cattle tracks, sketch the Jinbroken Range in the west, spy on the platypus, walk and fish along the river for a kilometre or two or simply unwind with a wine in front of the fireplace. There are great verandahs front and back too, so you will never tire of the view
Crebra is fully self contained. It is well equipped with cookware, linen, DVD and stereo. All you need to do is bring your own food and drink and settle into the peaceful surroundings.
The Setting:
You will be staying on a dairy farm. Crebra Farmhouse is set atop a hill with its own access and plenty of room so privacy is assured.
If you are very quiet you might spy a platypus in the early morning.
The Albert River sits just below you has long pools, banks to picnic and relax on, and fish to be caught. It is a favorite for sport fishing Bass and Mary River Cod – other fish include Eel Tailed Catfish, Eels and Carp. If you are very quiet you may even see our resident platypus playing in the early mornings or late evenings.
Sea Eagles love fishing in the river.
The bird life will also astound you – from the huge wedge tail eagle to the tiny red breasted wrens. Identify all the new species you see and add them to the list of sightings for Crebra Farmhouse – books supplied.
Follow the cattle pads, explore the gullies, walk the river and admire the views – there is plenty of space on the farm for those who have the need to explore. Alternatively drive up to the end of the road (15min) to access the wilderness end of the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park. The O’Reilly’s end of the Lamington National Park has many graded tracks and is an enjoyable 4 wheel drive journey up Duck Creek Road (Duck Creek Road turn off is about a km from Crebra Farmhouse).
If you are interested in viewing the milking we are often available to give you a tour – so please ask if you are curious.
Facilities:
Plenty of room for an extended group at Crebra Farmhouse with 2 Queen double beds, 6 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Wide outdoor verandah with BBQ, fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, dvd player television, stereo (radio, CD, USB, SD, MP3 player), fishing poles supplied, quality linen supplied, radiant wood fireplace (firewood supplied), oil heaters, washing machine, telephone, undercover parking.
Crebra Farmhouse is basically set up as a home away from home with everything supplied except your family, friends and your food.
Mobile phone reception is limited at Crebra Farmhouse so a courtesy landline phone is provided for emergencies and necessary local calls – STD calls can be organised – and anybody can ring you.
An outdoor fire pit can be found down at the Washpool Picnic Ground with firewood supplied, a standard torch is supplied for spotlighting but it is recommended you bring your own if you are a practiced spotlighter.
Driving Directions:
The address here is 2239 Kerry Road, Kerry 4285.
We are approximately 22.39 kilometres south of Beaudesert (Set your trip metre at the traffic lights in the centre of town). Travel south from Beaudesert on Kerry Road (Not Mt Lindesay Hwy!). You are on the right road if you pass the golf club on the left. Don’t take any side roads. A warning sign that you are getting close is Duck Creek Bridge and 2239 Kerry Road (there is a sign saying concealed entrance) is the third house on the left past the bridge. The driveway is on the left, is clearly numbered 2239 with our rural numbering system and the blue mailbox has Crebra written on it. If you find yourself at Darlington Park – you have travelled too far – simply turn around, cross Darlington Park bridge, Ward Bridge and we are then the first house on the right.
