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  Grungle Downs
Tropical Bed & Breakfast and
Self Contained Family and Pet Friendly Cottage
Darwin
Northern Territory
945 Mc Millans Road
Knuckey Lagoon, Darwin, NT
T: 08 8947 4440 F: 08 8947 4440
Mobile : 0407 720 837
Host: Christie and Paul Dickenson
Email: grungledowns@bigpond.com.au
Website: www.grungledowns.com.au

Grungle Downs offers the perfect tropical retreat and country residence for those seeking an opportunity to enjoy the spaciousness and beauty of a rural property, so close to all the facilities that Darwin has to offer.

Set on 5 plus acres of natural bush and tropical gardens Grungle Downs is an ideal place to unwind and enjoy the relaxed life style of the tropics.

Grungle Downs is in a prime location only 8 kilometres from the Airport and 13 kilometres from the city centre. It is the ideal base to explore Darwin and surrounds.

Guests are free to enjoy the seclusion of the property taking in the gardens, horse paddock and abundance of local bird and wildlife and the occasional roar of the lions at nearby Crocodylus Park.

Grungle Downs is a bird watchers paradise.

The 13 metre in-ground pool, set in Indonesian sandstone overlooking the expansive gardens is a perfect way to relax on those tropical days and balmy evenings.


Accommodation

The Lodge

The Lodge offers 4 spacious air-conditioned queen bedrooms all with their own special views. These are complimented by a large guest lounge complete with library, Television, Bar and kitchenette with fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities.

All rooms have fans and air-conditioning and 3 open out onto large verandas with outdoor settings and BBQ facilities.

Breakfast is light and tropical.

The Grungle Downs Cottage

Grungle Downs also offers a unique luxury tropical cottage that is family and pet friendly.

It features rough-hewn timber ceilings, open plan dining, lounge and kitchen including gas cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, fans and air-conditioning. The Cottage is complete with DVD, Stereo and Cable Television, as well as front and back verandas with out door table settings, BBQ facilities and its own laundry.

The Cottage is nestled in the gardens adjacent to the guest pool.

For those wanting a holiday with their family pets, the cottage offers the perfect alternative with its large fully fenced yard.

YOUR HOSTS:
Your hosts Christie and Paul Dickenson are naturally friendly and committed to making your holiday relaxing along with providing a quality service to make your stay as enjoyable as possible

EVENING MEALS:
Evening meals are available on request from $30.00 per head

 

 

 

Rates

 
  The Lodge

$100 to $140 per room per night

  The Cottage $200 to $300 per room per night
 
Credit Cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard and BankCard

Attractions:

We are in walking distance to the famous Crocodylus Park, Holmes Jungle and the extensive bird life of Knuckey Lagoon.

Kakadu National Park Home Page
This site has plenty of good information from Environment Australia who jointly manage the park with the Aboriginal owners

Holidaying in the Territory
If you are planning a holiday in the Territory this is a great site to visit

NT Government Site With Heaps Of Interesting Links
This site has a list of links relating to tourism, culture and recreation