Amarant Retreat is your luxury eco accommodation choice totally secluded on 25 acres set in lush semi-rainforest approximately 400 metres above sea level on Mt. Ben Cairn backing onto Yarra Ranges National Park. Amarant Retreat is certified by EcoTourism Australia as 'Advanced' which means you will enjoy a nature experience with a qualified accommodation provider.  Amarant Retreat provides you with the opportunity to learn about our environment in an unspoilt setting observing prolific birdlife & wildlife.   Your hosts, Rhonda & Mark Steller, are committed to achieving best practice whilst using resources wisely and contributing to the conservation of the environment and helping our local community.  Amarant Retreat has only 5 suites with private bathroom/ensuite facilities (accommodating up to a maximum of 16 people at any one time).  Personal service is optimum in such a unique environment -  Let us wine and dine you and make our home yours!

Amarant Retreat offers you genuine nature tourism accommodation where you can gain insights into one of Australia's natural areas - Yarra Ranges National Park.  If you wish to further interact with Australia's wildlife, your eco accommodation is close to Healesville Sanctuary - only minutes away!  As our guest you can observe panoramic views of the Yarra Valley, walk the tracks on the property, venture further afield to discover the wonders of the Yarra Ranges National Park or simply kick off your shoes, put your feet up and stay a day or two......Beauty, peace and tranquility - magnificent sunsets and soundscapes....the only thing missing.. is YOU..

Amarant’s unique architecture afforded its creator, Architect – Kevin Boland , an architectural award for its cutting edge design in 1974.  Still admired for its unique archicture today, Amarant Retreat was consciously designed to enhance heating/cooling efficiency at the same time offering magnificent views from all living areas. The elevated timber structure was challengingly built along and down the sloping terrain melding into its surrounding pristine natural environment backing onto the Yarra Ranges National Park. At the 'Y' of the Yarra Valley & entry to Upper Yarra Valley region.

Amarant’s nearest township is Don Valley which lies between Launching Place and Healesville. It is easily accessible via the Warburton Highway or Maroondah Highway. The most direct route from Melbourne is via Warburton Highway - Launching Place, left turn at Don Road (at Home Hotel) and travel 6.2 km along Don Road, turn right Grandview Road. Launching Place is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from central Melbourne.