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River Drive Motel is a five room boutique motel in Tarwin Lower.
Nestled by the Tarwin River, this stunning self-contained accommodation is just minutes away from the beaches of Venus Bay and Inverloch, as well as the charming towns of Meeniyan, Fish Creek and Foster.
room 1 - riverfront room
sleeps up to 3
This cosy riverfront room offers a queen bed and a king single bed, as well as a kitchenette, a relaxed settee area and a private patio. Bathroom features a walk-in shower and full separate dressing room.
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room 2 - riverfront room
sleeps up to 3
This serene riverfront room is suited for a small family or a couple of friends. The room offers a queen bed and a king single bed, as well as a kitchenette, a lounge area and a private patio. The bathroom features a shower over bath for a cosy soak.
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room 3 - riverfront family nest
sleeps up to 4
Designed with families in mind, this room offers a queen bed and a beautiful bunk bed nestled behind a custom screen. Featuring a full kitchen with induction cooktop and extra pantry storage, a lounge/dining area and a private patio. The bathroom features a shower over bath for all your relaxing needs.
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room 4 - the snug
sleeps up to 2
Designed with couples in mind, the room offers a spacious lounge area with an enormous golden daybed and a handy kitchenette complete with an induction hotplate and a fridge. A separate sleeping area with a queen bed is tucked behind a custom screen for extra cosiness. The bathroom features a shower over bath.
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room 5 - two bedroom apartment
sleeps up to 5
Sleeps up to five, this suite consists of two bedrooms attached to a spacious open-plan living area with a full kitchen. One bedroom offers a queen bed and the other a bunk bed with a queen lower bed. It’s perfectly set up for family and friendly retreats.
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19 River Dr,
Tarwin Lower
VIC, 3956
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Tarwin Lower for days!
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But just between us... be sure to check out these wonderful spots while you're in the area
Moo's at Meeniyan
Moo’s at Meeniyan is a café by day, restaurant by night owned and operated by Marty ‘Moo’ Thomas. Offering breakfast, lu...
Point Smythe Nature Trail
Point Smythe trail has a few different walks of up to 6km. It's nicely sheltered by dunes and banksia forests and the tra...
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Coal Creek is a beautifully recreated town from the early coal mining days from the late 19th. This expansive park and m...
Goshen Country
Goshen Country is a small-scale vegetable farm just a hop, skip and jump from the coastline in Cape Paterson, South Gipps...
Dirty Three Wines
A small winery run by husband and wife team Lisa Sartori and Marcus Satchell where they grow and make Pinot Noir from th...
Walkerville South Beach
This stunning beach is just 25 minutes from your motel room. It's nicely sheltered and shallow and perfect for swimming ...
Venus Bay Beach No. 1
The famous Venus Bay Beach No. 1 is just a 10 minute drive or 20 minute cycle along the protected bike path. This beauti...
Burra Brewing Co
Located in the main street of Korumburra around 30 minutes from your motel room, Burra Brewing Co has a broad range of be...
Pandesal Bakery
Pandesal Bakery offers a great variety of sourdoughs, Turkish loaves, ciabatta, polenta, fruit loaves, spelt sourdough an...
Gurneys Cidery
Gurneys' Cidery is a must visit during your stay at River Drive Motel. The cider aside, the food and scenery is amazing ...
Cape Liptrap Lighthouse and Coastal Park
Cape Liptrap Coastal Park in Gippsland South is a remarkable natural haven. With stunning coastal landscapes stretching f...
Loch Brewery & Distillery
Loch Brewery & Distillery offer tastings and sales of their huge range of spirits and ales some of which have also made i...
Meeniyan Pantry & Cellar
Trulli Pantry showcases the finest producers in the region alongside a rich array of Italian delicacies, fresh baked brea...
Udder and Hoe
If you're travelling to River Drive Motel from Melbourne via the Bass Highway, make sure you stop at Udder and Hoe for so...
Flock, Stock and Basil
Flock Stock & Basil produce vegetables, eggs, meat and other small-batch products using regenerative and ethical farming ...
Fleet Wines
Lisa and Justin Jenkins have a clear, dynamic idea of what makes an alluring wine, loaded with charisma. With 30+ years o...
We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the beautiful land on which we work, love and play.
We pay our deepest respects to elders, past and present, from here and surrounding communities, looking after their land and families.
