Tandara

Tamara L 4 years ago

I was a bit worried after reading some of the other reviews but our stay was wonderful! The Tandara is gorgeous, especially the bathroom which has a bathtub and double shower. The bed is huge and extremely comfortable. We had lots of visitors from bush turkeys and a very friendly water dragon who sat with us on the deck. We didn't find any issue with noise or location like some of the other reviews mentioned, we could mainly just hear birds. Overall, a really relaxing stay and we will definitely come again!

Linda Ly 5 years ago

Went here for 1 night with husband as a gift for his birthday. The PROS: - The bath and shower was nice, instant hot water - Deck was nice to eat and sit outside with - not sure about views overlooking Lane Cove National Park but it was nice still - Nice touch with the fake fireplace inside tent, good for cold evening - Large fridge for storage - Bed was soft and large - Reasonably close to walking Riverside walking trail and picnic points The CONS: - We didn't know this, but the tent/area is directly under flight path. There were so many planes up until the late afternoon about 6pm, so it was quite noisy on the deck. - At night still, you can still clearly hear traffic/main road sounds from tent - The tent is weathered and tired-looking - The tent strongly smelled like wet umbrella which is understandable being out against the elements for ages. You need to try ventilate as much as you can. The tent had mould, dust and webs along ceiling. - Surfaces along bedhead, bedside tables, light shades needed wiping from dust - Nowhere on site mentioned what type of cutlery would be provided or not etc. Didn't know a microwave was provided. There was a kettle and toaster provided. I could

Derek Proud 6 years ago

Glamping on the edge of the Lane Cove River National Park is sublime. Tandara is luxurious and secluded and sits right at the top of the hill leading down to the river (although you can't see it from the deck in front of the spacious tent). Remember to bring your own food and booze as there's not much to buy on site and it's a car ride to get anything. The tent is amazingly well appointed and has a permanent bathroom attached to the back of it, along with fridge/toaster/kettle. But the BBQ area outside is where the cooking occurs right next to the bush Turkey nest. Those, along with parrots, cockatoos, possums, dragonflies and more accompany your stay. Highly recommended.

Dave Williams Edited 5 years ago

Wow this place last time we were here amaz ing this year gone down hill mould all through out bathroom all over roofing everywhere of course no internet tv almost falling off stsnd disappointed to all this wsy as stsff have let it go great wildlife a bonus

Alexandra O'Brien 8 years ago

We booked in for an anniversary treat. We are quite competent campers used to no amenities so when we found this we thought it would be the perfect compromise for a quiet weekend away with no tent pitching. What we actually discovered was that we would have been far more comfortable in our own tent and with our own gear. The idea is lovely and probably well appointed when it was first built but unfortunately it has not been maintained. The tent was shabby, the setting felt extremely over grown and scrubby with no view of the valley as described in the reviews. The powered camp site next door was brighter and had a much nicer outlook. Perfect to pitch our tent. Had we brought it. There was large mouldy patches on the tent and tears in the zips leaving large holes for any number of creepy crawlies to join us. We were harassed by a family of brush turkeys who seemed far too comfortable for our liking and even hoped on the table to join us for dinner. During he early evening we noticed a family of (bush) rats also making themselves at home near the large deck while we enjoyed our evening wine. Fair enough, we are in the bush. Can deal with wildlife...outside... I draw the line at