dinning

Dining at Paperbark Camp

The Gunyah (Aboriginal for meeting place)
is the heart of the camp.

The Gunyah treetop dining room welcomes non-resident guests for breakfast, afternoon cocktails, bar snacks and dinner. Bookings are essential.

With a focus on seasonality and sustainability, and with a curated selection of regional wines and locally brewed beer, the fine dining he Gunyah elevates bush tucker to new heights. Start your day with a hearty home-cooked breakfast, grab a gourmet picnic for a day of bushwalking and enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner on the verandah—all thoughtfully prepared with local and seasonal ingredients to reflect Australia’s multicultural and indigenous heritage.
Our menus celebrate the diversity of contemporary Australian cuisine creating a unique bush dining experience that showcases the best of South Coast seafood and fresh, regional produce. The Gunyah is not only a restaurant but also serves as the camp’s reception, bar, and communal lounge area, welcoming in-house guests and visitors alike, and includes facilities to accommodate those with access needs.

Operating Hours

We’re open 7 days from September to May, with reduced hours during colder months and occasional closures for private events. For non-resident guests, breakfast and dinner bookings are essential and can be made online.

  • Dinner: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Breakfast: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

NOTE: We are able to cater to all dietary requirements, please advise at time of booking if you have any specific requirements and we will be happy to offer an alternative.

  • 3 Course set menu | $95 per person
  • Children are welcome | $45 per child
  • 3 Course Breakfast (inc. cooked to order hot breakfast and 1 espresso coffee) | $42.50 per person

Please note a 10% surcharge applies on Sundays and 15% on all public holidays. The Gunyah is fully licensed and does not cater to BYO.

Guests can also relax on the Sundowner Deck with drinks and bar snacks from 2 pm - 6 pm. Book online or call 4441 7299 on the day to reserve a cozy spot on the verandah.

We follow the seasons and sometimes things need a last minute tweak, so please note all sample menus are subject to change.

 

Please note The Gunyah restaurant and Paperbark Camp no longer accept cash (unless by prior arrangement). We happily accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We hope to see you soon!

Cozy night at Gunyah Hotel, Paperbark Camp; candlelit balcony overlooking the forest creates warm ambiance.

About The Gunyah

Designed by Sydney architects Nettleton Tribe, The Gunyah is a unique space, built high off the ground to enjoy the sea breeze and a wonderful position amongst tree tops.

In the warmer months, the sliding doors open up for outdoor dining on the verandah, providing a bushy backdrop to candlelit meals and to observe the goings on of our resident possums, sugar gliders and birdlife.

In winter, an open fire with cosy lounges is the perfect place to curl up after dinner with a nightcap, perhaps swap a few traveling tales with other guests, or enjoy a game of cards.

The Gunyah is our dining room, reception and communal lounge and is also where you head to  for free Wi-Fi and access to additional charging stations.

Guests are welcome to help themselves to tea or coffee during the day (or for some, the middle of the night!) or order an espresso style coffee.

The Gunyah and surrounds  also makes for a beautifully romantic wedding venue and inspirational space for small meetings and corporate retreats.

Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing and mouth watering stay. The food was exquisite, the tent divine. We loved the birds, the kangaroos and the penguins. All the best.

David Smith & Danuta Woronowicz, Edmonton, Canada