Tree House Hideouts Echuca

29/08/2024

1954 Echuca in Film Color :

Glimpse of Heygarth House pictured in the background (shot 1) during Queen Lizzy’s 1954 passby with her motorcade. How so many people fitted on the Palace Hotel balcony is anyone’s guess.

The Civic Centre also seen.

We’ve taken some stills from the ACMI footage of Liz and the Duke’s Echuca visit for guests booked in to clock as they pull up the glass door and step out on the balcony.

Interesting to see the vivid color and frocks of Echuca alive in the 1950s.

The silent video also takes in Shepparton, Tatura and Bendigo.

Watch the full footage at the following link ( Echuca starts at 3 minutes 16 ) :

https://youtu.be/l8qimRXcM-E?si=FEuaQAo8AxaYX9nK

27/08/2024

Reopen for accommodation bookings at last... We’ve been quietly tacking away behind the Heygarth House Echuca doors this winter to give the old girl some much needed attention.

After seeing Realm Design reinstate the Old Town Library on the adjacent corner, Janita Norman was called in to work her colour skills on one of 1800’s architect Willem Vahland’s heritage buildings.

Armed with carte blanche and decades of local design knowledge, Janita steered us all the way up the old staircase with a convincing dare to try a palette of dark teals, electric blues and a few subtle greys/arctic whites to connect the lines between the famous green double doors and navy skirting boards, well known to Campaspe Shire council clientele and downstairs residents of the Moysey and Jones era.

Would it work though? She was sure, if we trusted her. And right she was.

It’s a bit of a marvel to watch the dynamic way the colors interact in each room throughout the day and then change again with every flick of a string-pulled light or stream of cool Echuca sun through Vahland’s stained glass windows.

Taking her lead, as we watched John Molluso paint the cornice details back to life week by week, we refurnished the rooms with local finds (thanks for the Koala sofa, Rachel of Moama), visited George at Roundabout for some lighting tips (hello ambient pendants) and are chuffed to present the old balcony apartment back open for local visitors.

Far too interesting a building to let age into insignificance, the brief, put simply was “What would Vahland want to see in 2024?” We think he’d give it a hearty nod.

Can’t wait for guests to lap it up. Enjoy a peak and see these Spring hols.

Bookings at www.treehousehideouts.com.au
email:
[email protected]

Jacqui and Paul 🍃
Ps Next up, the old Moama Bakery apartment site gets a spit and polish. Stay tuned!

15/08/2024

Heygarth House Ground Level kitchen by day.

15/08/2024

20/07/2024

Rediscovering the exquisite detail in the Italianate design of WC Vahland’s Heygarth House.
We’ve worked with the brilliant Janita Norman who conceived a colour palette that manages to tie in both apartments of the townhouse, but also lend some bolder strokes to this Victorian era upstairs residence.
The mantel above the ornate fireplace in the 2 bedrooms and upstairs library take on new dimensions with the new contrasting palette.
Every day something new.

07/07/2024

Winter from the balcony at Heygarth House.

01/07/2024

A glimpse of the restoration of Heygarth House upper townhouse apartment, previously used as an 1800’s residence and consulting rooms, built by goldfields architect and esquire, William Vahland.

14/12/2023

Just around the corner from
Heygarth House.. Essen Food and Wine

Treat yourself!
Your Friday should begin with coffee, pastry, and whatever else your heart desires 🥐☕🍳

☎️ (03) 5482 5020
https://www.essenfoodandwine.com.au/

17/11/2023

🍃 RARE OPENING : XMAS & NEW YEARS EVE ACCOMMODATION — (Up to 15 Guests) —‼️Available To Book Due To Last Minute Postponement‼️

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NEW YEARS GROUPS (SLEEPS 15) :

🍃Celebrate New Year’s Eve overlooking American Hotel Echuca from the balcony with a group of friends.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS
- 2 ADJOINING APARTMENTS ( 2 / 4 or 6 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE ):

🍃Bake a Christmas lunch in the fully self contained kitchen.

🍃Enjoy privacy and space with enough room for several families

🍃 Complimentary breakfast hampers when booking direct.

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OPTION A: (15 guests max)

🍃 HEYGARTH HOUSE ECHUCA - “ENTIRE TOWNHOUSE”

Entire 2 level, 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 kitchen townhouse in Echuca. With courtyard, balcony, dining area & 2 lounge rooms.

SLEEPS 15
3 king bedrooms, 2 queens, 1 double, 4/5 singles.

Central Port location. Adjacent to American Hotel. Walk everywhere.

🍃 Great for couples, families or large groups.
🍃 Free Netflix, Wifi and Apple TV’s.
🍃 Complimentary fresh breakfast hamper when booking direct:

🍃 ENQUIRE NOW:
-SMS
0416189215
-EMAIL
[email protected]

🍃 MORE INFO :
https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-heygarth-house-echuca---entire-townhouse-6-bedroom.html
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OPTION B : (2-6 guests)

🍃 HEYGARTH HOUSE “BALCONY LEVEL APARTMENT” ECHUCA

Entire 2 bedroom apartment with bathroom, kitchen, lounge and huge balcony living area overlooking Port of Echuca. Cosy olde world vibe.
Free wifi, Netflix and Apple TV’s in both bedrooms.

SLEEPS 6
1 king bedroom, 1 double bedroom with single bunk above. Large floor mattress for 6th guest.

Central Port location. Adjacent to American Hotel. Walk everywhere.

🍃 ENQUIRE NOW:
-SMS
0416189215
-EMAIL
[email protected]

🍃 MORE INFO :
https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-heygarth-house-echuca-balcony-level-2-bedroom.html

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OPTION C : (9 guests max)

🍃 HEYGARTH HOUSE ECHUCA - “GROUND LEVEL TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT”

Entire 4 bedroom townhouse apartment with claw bath, double shower and toilets, large kitchen, movie lounge and courtyard area in central Port of Echuca.
Free wifi, Netflix and Apple TV’s in both bedrooms.

SLEEPS 9
2 king bedrooms, 1 queen, 1 single with trundle. Additional sofa bed for 9th guest if necessary.

Central Port location. Adjacent to American Hotel. Walk everywhere.

🍃 ENQUIRE NOW:
- SMS
0416189215
- EMAIL
[email protected]

🍃 MORE INFO :
https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-heygarth-house-echuca---ground-level-4-bedroom.html

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These apartments will be snapped up over holiday season peak.

- INSTANT BOOKINGS :
https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-book-now.html

🍃 ENQUIRE NOW:
-SMS / PH
0416189215
-EMAIL
[email protected]

12/07/2023

Heygarth House was designed for Dr Henry Crossen by the master architect William Vahland who is credited as the man who built Bendigo, with over 200 structures across the region to his name. Echuca boasts a number of Vahlands in The Old Library, Courthouse, Steampacket, Colonial Bank and of course Crossen’s surgery and residence at Heygarth House, which you can book to stay in, Portside. See some of Valhand’s crowning architectural achievements in this slide show which also features colonial era locals in Sandhurst, going about their day in the pioneering era :

This video is about Bendigo 1875 - 1900

29/12/2022

Rare last minute cancellation for a large New Years Eve group at Charleston House Mathoura. Sleeps 16-18.

Beautiful leafy courtyard for summer drinks.

Book Now:

Entire pub yours! 16-18 guests. 7 bedrooms. 5 bathrooms. Billboard table. Group stays. MATHOURA. 30 mins from Echuca.

06/12/2022

The river has officially re-opened.

Congratulations to the people of Echuca for surviving the floods.

Bookings are now open for group stays at www.treehousehideouts.com.au all through January.

https://fb.watch/heT8s0N2kT/?mibextid=v7YzmG

01/12/2022

History of the Heygarth House treehouse. Guests will recognise this building.

13/11/2022

ECHUCA IS OPEN... Yes you can drive here, yes many businesses are open, yes it's warming up and yes it's worth visiting just to see the river views as high as they are right now.

Deck out the back is giving great river views and plenty of seating inside & out on the front on High St. Open this afternoon and back next Thursday!

Thanks to our amazing locals and everyone who has supported us these last few weeks 🍷

05/11/2022

🍃 Question: What to do with an empty nest?
🍃 Do we put it back in the tree or once baby birds hatch do they not need it anymore? Does anyone know anything about birds?
Tree House Hideouts Echuca & Mathoura

28/10/2022

🍃REGARDING LOCAL FLOODS:

Management extends our solidarity to the people of Echuca/Moama and all surrounding areas following the October floods.

🍃GUEST STAYS:

We would like to reassure guests with confirmed bookings that both the Echuca townhouses (Heygarth House) and Mathoura country home (Charleston House) remain open.

We are keeping a close eye on the properties and will keep you informed of any updates which may affect your booking.

In the meantime, unless you hear from us directly by phone or email, you can safely presume your stay will go ahead.

We have had hard working locals ensure that any storm damage to our roofing and plumbing systems is instantly repaired and are pleased to continue to welcome guests as per usual.

🍃LOCAL TOURISM :

The surrounding Port of Echuca and Mathoura main streets are enduring well. We’re pleased to see the shops, cafes and bars re-opening after a difficult week. Some riverboat services remain closed until the water recedes to ensure public safety.

Contact Echuca Moama Tourism for further information when planning your stay.

🍃TRAVEL ROUTES:

Available travel routes can be found via the following links:

LIVE TRAFFIC VIC:
https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

LIVE TRAFFIC NSW:
https://www.livetraffic.com/

🍃VOLUNTEER ACCOMMODATION :

To support local families affected by the October flood event, we are happy to offer discounted accommodation for volunteer flood recovery workers, negotiable on a case by case basis. Please contact us by email [email protected] to discuss.

🍃 DISPLACED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION :
If your house is affected by flood and you require short or long term accommodation in Echuca or Mathoura, contact us directly by email
[email protected] or phone 0416189215 to discuss how we can help.

🍃DONATE TO WILDLIFE VICTORIA
Support Echuca Moama’s tireless wildlife rescue volunteers by donating here :

https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/actnow

🍃Tree House Hideouts Echuca & Mathoura continues to be a refuge amongst the chaos and stand by our beautiful, resilient towns as they recover from yet another trial.

See you soon…

28/10/2022

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 We have reduced our nightly rates for flood volunteer workers.
▪️ Echuca townhouse (sleeps 9 max)
▪️ Mathoura country house (sleeps 18 max)

CONTACT US WITH DATES REQUIRED :

▪️ EMAIL
[email protected]

▪️ SMS
0416189215

▪️ WEBSITE:

Best Accommodation in Echuca. Spacious, main street accommodation for relaxed country escapes in Echuca & Mathoura. Centrally located. Affordable. Beautifully decorated. Claw bath. Balcony. Courtyard. Entire townhouse or pub yours! Fantastic for groups.

06/09/2022

🍃 SPRING DISCOUNTED STAYS !!
Fancy an affordable country getaway? 🍃 Wine, long baths, movie nights and roasts. A cafe meal and stroll by the river to warm or cool the toes.

🍃 Great for couples, families or large groups.

🍃 Our centrally located Echuca and Mathoura houses are lonely for your company.

🍃 We have dropped our prices all spring so you can snuggle up in our heated townhouse apartments and the country house.

OPTIONS:

🍃 HEYGARTH HOUSE “BALCONY LEVEL APARTMENT” ECHUCA
-MIN 2 / MAX 6 GUESTS

Entire 2 bedroom apartment with bathroom, kitchen, lounge and huge balcony living area overlooking Port of Echuca. Cosy olde worlde vibe.
Free wifi, Netflix and Apple TV’s in both bedrooms.
1 king bedroom, 1 double bedroom with single bunk above. Large floor mattress for 6th guest.
Central Port location. Adjacent to American Hotel. Walk everywhere.

🍃 HEYGARTH HOUSE ECHUCA - “GROUND LEVEL TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT”
-MAX 9 GUESTS

Entire 4 bedroom townhouse apartment with claw bath, double shower and toilets, large kitchen, movie lounge and courtyard area in central Port of Echuca.
Free wifi, Netflix and Apple TV’s in both bedrooms.
1 king bedroom, 1 queen, 1 double, 1 single with trundle. Additional sofa bed for 9th guest if necessary.
Central Port location. Adjacent to American Hotel. Walk everywhere.

🍃 HEYGARTH HOUSE ECHUCA - “ENTIRE 2 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE”
-MAX 15 GUESTS

Entire 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 kitchen townhouse in Echuca with movie room, courtyard, balcony dining area. 2 king bedrooms, 3 queens, 1 double, 4/5 singles.
Central Port location. Adjacent to American Hotel. Walk everywhere.

🍃 CHARLESTON HOUSE - “PUB CONVERSION COUNTRY HOUSE” MATHOURA
-MAX 18 GUESTS

Huge country house and garden courtyard for your group stay. Entire 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom country house in Mathoura (30mins from Echuca) with coonara fire in billiard and lounge room, huge courtyard dining area, large kitchen and indoor dining room. Free Netflix and wifi. Max 18 guests. 1 king bedroom, 3 queens, 6 singles, 2 sofa beds. Central Main Street location. short walk to shops, pubs, skatepark and Gulpa Creek.

🍃 Free Netflix, wifi and Apple TV’s.
🍃 Complimentary fresh breakfast hamper when booking direct:

Book Here : https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/options.html

04/08/2022

How about this view of the historic Echuca Wharf from the Onion Patch?!!

🦶 To get here, take the path behind the Visitor Centre at the Aquatic Reserve.

https://www.echucamoama.com/entertain-winter-in-echuca-moama-program



Photo credit

28/07/2022

Visitors in town for the blues… download the app and throwaway the program. 🍁

28/07/2022

Celebrate blues weekend with a warm vegan breakfast in the heart of the Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival
precinct. HIGHLY RECOMMEND and just a few minutes walk from our Tree House Hideouts accommodation.

Pancake party ✨

10/07/2022

love a good review. Gratitude abounds all round 💜

21/06/2022

Enjoy a cosy weekend reset…

End of fin. year and school holidays is creeping up. Time to take a minute out.

Couples or Families:

Book yourself a discounted last minute getaway in the historic Port of Echuca.

🍁WINTER DISCOUNTED STAYS

🍁 Wine, long baths, movie nights and dinner. A cafe meal and stroll by the river to warm the toes.

🍁 Our centrally located Echuca balcony apartment is perfect for couples and small families.

🍁 We have dropped our prices all winter so you can snuggle up in our heated townhouse apartments and the country house.

🍁 HEYGARTH HOUSE “BALCONY LEVEL APARTMENT” ECHUCA
-MIN 2 / MAX 6 GUESTS

Entire 2 bedroom apartment with bathroom, kitchen, lounge and huge balcony living area overlooking Port of Echuca. Cosy olde worlde vibe.

-Free wifi, Netflix and Apple TV’s in both bedrooms.
-1 king bedroom,
-1 double bedroom with single bunk above for kids.
-Large floor mattress for 6th guest.
-Central Port location.
-Adjacent to American Hotel. Walk everywhere.

LARGER APARTMENTS/HOUSES AVAILABLE

Book Here : https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/options.html

09/06/2022

The award winning Moama Lights event makes a dazzling return in July
and August 2022.

Curated by internationally renowned entertainment design firm Mandylights, the Moama Lights showcases local stories of Echuca Moama through cutting edge light installations and projection technology.

The first event of its kind in a natural bush setting, bespoke to Echuca Moama, Moama Lights is an immersive sound and light trail taking place at Horseshoe Lagoon, Moama’s wetland and floodplain reserve.

The 2022 event is set to be bigger and better than ever. Experience a brand new event featuring new stories, an extended trail and stunning new installations and projections.

Horseshoe Lagoon’s flat, accessible boardwalks and paths become the site of something magical. Fleeting images, light mosaics, jaw-dropping effects and evocative story-telling
combine here in a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Moama Lights is truly an unforgettable, world-class event.
Capacity limits apply so book in advance to avoid disappointment!
For Ticket booking and More information see Moama Lights
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🍁 Have you booked your accommodation for Moama Lights?

If you are planning on staying a night or two in Echuca Moama we recommend booking your
accommodation early.

We have discounted apartments for

ECHUCA :

🍁 2 BEDROOM BALCONY APARTMENT
-https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-heygarth-house-echuca-balcony-level-2-bedroom.html

🍁 4 BEDROOM GROUND LEVEL APARTMENT
-https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-heygarth-house-echuca---ground-level-4-bedroom.html

🍁 6 BEDROOM ENTIRE 2 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE (Max 15 guests)
-https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-heygarth-house-echuca---entire-townhouse-6-bedroom.html

MATHOURA: 30 mins from town

🍁 7 bedroom country house (Max 16-18 guests)
-https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-charleston-house-mathoura-7-bedroom.html

Plan your stay

CONTACT TREEHOUSE
email: [email protected] or Phone:
0416189215
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Discover more events in Echuca Moama this winter!

Entertain winter in Echuca Moama, the twin towns are bursting with winter-themed activities
and events.

MORE INFO: www.echucamoama.com

08/06/2022

🍁 FEATURE PROPERTY: GROUND LEVEL TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT (4 bedroom)

🍁 HEYGARTH HOUSE GROUND APMT
Tree House Hideouts

🍁 A freshly renovated & interior designed residential conversion in central Echuca with 4 bedrooms, (for 9 guests total) modern finishings, luscious, crisp linen and King bed suite.

🛀 Luxuriate in the deep claw bath, lounge in the sunny courtyard and enjoy free wifi, Netflix, voice activated google home pod.

🍲 Close access to the Murray River / Port of Echuca cafes, restaurants, Endota spa and slew of boutiques.

🍁 Heygarth House - Ground Level

🍁 ​4 Bedrooms
🍁 Sleeps 8 (with sofa bed for 9th guest)
🍁 Fully Self Contained Kitchen,
🍁 Movie Lounge, Dining Room,
🍁 Double Shower, Claw Bath
🍁 Garden Courtyard with BBQ
🍁 Free WIFi, Netflix, Apple TV and google pods. ​
🍁 Cannot Get More Central to Port precinct surrounded with cafes, bars, shops and restaurants. Murray River only a 7 minute walk.

🍁 Incredibly spacious historic building with high ceilings and plenty of light.

🍁 Sumptuous king bed master suite, queen, double and single beds (total 4 bedrooms) and quality linen/bedding throughout.

🍁 Large movie room, fully self contained kitchen, dining room and leafy courtyard.

🍁 Furnished with reclaimed timber table from world renowned, pioneering conservationists, Nullarbor Forest Timber.

🍁 Double sized shower, a beautiful, deep claw bath for candle lit relaxation amongst living plants and fresh air.

🍁 This hugely popular central property is in high demand due to its heritage grandeur, sophisticated decor and eye-popping location in the absolute heart of Echuca’s restaurant, shopping, bar and Paddlesteamer district.

​🍁 For larger groups or an extra family, the bonus of the building is that the vacant, upstairs residence (which is fully self contained with bathroom, petite kitchen, lounge, 2 huge bedrooms and a massive street-facing balcony in the trees) can be opened up to accomodate 5 /6more guests - Total of 14/15!

Bookings open for upcoming school holidays, Pop & Pour Festival , Christmas and New Year

Book Online :

https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-book-now.html

08/06/2022

🍁 FEATURE APARTMENT :
🍁 HEYGARTH HOUSE BALCONY APARTMENT
🍁 PERFECT FOR COUPLES & SMALL FAMILIES

A grand townhouse in central Echuca with the cosy feel of an Aunt's nest. Watch the world go by on the treetop balcony. Old fashioned kitchen and bathroom, beautifully outfitted bedrooms and spacious lounge room with high antique ceilings. Ornate finishings. Just lovely.

🍁 Central Port of Echuca location
🍁 ​2 Bedrooms (Both with Netflix)
🍁 Sleeps 2-6 guests (perfect for couples or a family)
🍁 Private bathroom with shower over bath and vanity
🍁 Free Wifi, Netflix, 3 LCD TV screens
🍁 Treetop Views on Grand Balcony Overlooking Port of Echuca
🍁 Fully Self Contained Kitchen, Large Lounge, Balcony Dining, Bath & Shower
🍁 Directly opposite American Hotel bar and dining and Endota Spa.

Cannot get more central. Absolutely gorgeous vintage-tinged townhouse in heart of Echuca - directly opposite The American Hotel & Oscar W's Restaurant. Stone's throw to Endota Spa, Murray River, Historic Port & Main Street shops. Sumptuous King bedding. Open aired balcony means you can watch the world go by from a relaxed vantage point in the tree tops. Free wifi, Apple TV & Netflix. Fully self contained kitchen.

🍁 NOTE: You can book the apartment below this one (4 more bedrooms, extra shower and claw bath. Leafy Courtyard, Fully self contained kitchen, dining and movie room. 15 guests max.

🍁 BOOKINGS & MORE INFO:

https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-heygarth-house-echuca-balcony-level-2-bedroom.html

05/06/2022

Beautiful warm winter breakfasts just a few blocks stroll from our accommodation. Book your weekend getaway at www.treehousehideouts.com.au

Using some of our dragon fruit cashew cream on the oats this week. This vibrant sweet cream will feature on our new French toast, coming soon!

03/06/2022

🍁 FEATURE HOUSE: CHARLESTON HOUSE -PLANNING A GROUP GETAWAY? Boys Weekend? Family Reunion? Hens Night? Friends Group Get Together?

🍁 BOOK THE ENTIRE CONVERTED PUB
🍁 Sleeps 16–18
🍁 DISCOUNTED WINTER RATES
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🍁 CHARLESTON HOUSE MATHOURA

This place is as unique and country as it gets.

A large, colourful and croaky country home (converted from a large ramble by pub and B&B) in the same street as the local butcher, baker and candlestick maker.

Enjoy a group getaway with billiards, wood fires, fresh lemons, billiards, mint & rosemary in the garden, a huge gorgeous undercover garden courtyard and cosy bedding and plenty of private bathrooms. Netflix and wifi free.
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🍁 ​7 Bedrooms
🍁 4 Ensuites (+ 2 extra showers + 2 extra toilets)
🍁 Sleeps 16-18
🍁 Billiard Table
🍁 Netflix Coonara Heater
🍁 Fully Self Contained Kitchen, Games Room with Billiard Table, Dining, Lounge & Reading Rooms
🍁 Enclosed Garden Courtyard w/ Outdoor Dining & TV
🍁 Main Street Of Town (walk to pubs)

Close to local pool, skatepark, General Store & the Huck Finn-ish Gulpa Creek. Central courtyard / BBQ area includes tv & huge dining table for long lunches/dinners.

🍁 MORE INFO AND BOOKINGS :

https://www.treehousehideouts.com.au/-charleston-house-mathoura-7-bedroom.html

Entire pub yours! 16-18 guests. 7 bedrooms. 5 bathrooms. Billboard table. Group stays. MATHOURA. 30 mins from Echuca.