Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 07-5449 0393;
www.thediscoverygroup.com.au
;
3-day/2-night self-guided canoeing safari $155)
Canoe and
camp your way down the Everglades over three days. They also run afternoon cruises on-
board a purpose-built boat ($79).
Sleeping & Eating
MOTEL
$
Lake Cootharaba Motel
( 07-5485 3127;
www.cootharabamotel.com
; 75 Laguna St, Boreen Point; r $95-130; )
A quaint and tidy
spot that's less motel than lakeside retreat, this is a great base for visiting the Everglades
or simply splashing about on Cootharaba. There are only five rooms; be sure to book
ahead.
Boreen Point Camping Ground
( 07-5485 3244; Esplanade, Boreen Point; unpowered/powered site $22/28)
On the river, this quiet,
simple camping ground is dominated by large gums and native bush.
CAMPGROUND
$
Apollonian Hotel
( 07-5485 3100; 19 Laguna St, Boreen Point; mains $12-30; 10am-midnight)
This is a gorgeous old
pub with sturdy timber walls, shady verandahs and a beautifully preserved interior. The
pub grub is tasty and popular. Plan to be there (and do book ahead) for the famous Sunday
spit-roast lunch.
PUB
$
