Blue wren is such a special place for our trip. The place is much more beautiful than the pictures when you are there taking in the place and scale of things.
The location is very private but Murray send a very detailed instructions so we didn’t miss the drive in. Check-in was seamless other than the door requiring a couple of tries with the key. The moment we stepped into Blue Wren, everything came to live. The decor, the view, and the famous fireplace. Our kids even found some small toys to keep themselves entertained while we unpack and explore.
Our wet and chilly stay isn’t a problem with the fireplace. There were even fire starting tips in the guest guide book so beginners won’t be left out. There were some natural kindling and tinder left in the basket but we did need to bring our own firewood. There’s also a fire pit outside for spending time outdoors. Electric portable heaters was also an option for the extra chilly nights.
The koalas are definitely a highlight. They are living directly next to the cabin up in the trees. You can enjoy their company even if you are inside. Murray also left us a binoculars to help spot them, they are a little tricky to find being so tiny but you can hear their grunts and watch for movements. Kookaburras, birds, and bees are frequent visitors around the flowers outside. We also enjoy watching the neighbours cows out in the distance field. We even chanced upon a visiting kangaroo early in the morning.
Blue Wren is such a unique place to stay for our great ocean road trip. The only regret we had was not staying longer to really soak in the place.