SHIKI STAYZ WELCOME
welcome TO A SLICE OF PARADISE
Being amongst nature and in the mountains is healing, and does wonders for your health, your wellbeing and your relationships. Sometimes you have to disconnect, to reconnect.
We hope you find what you are looking for in this slice of paradise - Shiki Stays.
There are plenty of kangaroos, kookaburras and rabbits, but occasionally wombats, possums and deer. Every few days we also have a heard of wild Brumbies that wander in and graze our paddocks for hours before returning to the bushland. Hopefully they make an appearance during your stay.
David & Lisa
check in after 3pm
check out before 11am
The property will be open and the spa hot and ready for your arrival anytime after 3pm.
You may receive a welcome from "Skippa" the Kelpie, or "Isla" the Border Collie - both
are very friendly.
Early Check In may be arranged on a booking to booking basis, please contact us 48 hours prior to your arrival time to confirm.
Check Out is anytime before 11am, late check out may be arranged on a booking to booking basic, please contact us via your booking link to request details, charges may apply.
AT THE PROPERTY
WIFI ACCESS
During your stay you have access to the properties WIFI service. Inside the property you will find the relevant password.
QUIET TIME
Quiet Hours are 10pm to 7am. This means amplified music, social noise, pet noise and outdoor activities should not be loud enough to be heard by another person staying or living on the property.
OTHER GUESTS & SPACES
Be respectful of others staying or living on the property - keep a reasonable distance and respect privacy when on common areas such as paddocks, driveways and surrounding lanes.
Do not enter balcony or deck areas beyond the property you are booked to stay at.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING INDOORS
No smoking or vaping indoors. When smoking outdoors, extinguish and dispose of cigarette butts responsibly in provided ashtrays or bins and please be respectful of other guests - do not smoke or vape near other guests or guest areas.
OUR WATER
Indoor tap water at Shiki is safe to drink tank water.
When running a bath, showering, or using hoses please be mindful of water consumption.
Outdoor taps and hoses DO NOT supply drinkable water, they pump water from the dams and are designed to use for gardening and fire-fighting.
Our spas are chlorinated for hygiene and safety purposes.
Do not use the spa if you experience any allergies, skin irritation or have open wounds.
TRAVEL INFO
There are two ways to travel to Cobungra, both are via The Great Alpine Road.
Travelling from East Gippsland you travel to Omeo and from The Alpine Shire you travel through Bright and over Mount Hotham.
We suggest that visitors to the region use the VicRoads App as well as VicEmergency to stay ahead of any travel alerts, road conditions or emergencies that may impact you on your travel path.
COBUNGRA RD TURN OFF
Please ensure you take the "Cobungra Rd" exit (at the letterboxes) off The Great Alpine Road.
Not the "fox crt" exit as it is heavily eroded.
WINTER TRAVEL (JUNE TO OCT)
If you are travelling over Mt Hotham during the declared snow season, please be advised that snow chains are legally required to be carried. Always check road conditions with VicRoads.
Chains can be hired in Harrietville at "Hoys"
You are also required to pay gate entry into the resort if you are stopping.
Do so using the Mt Hotham resort website.
If you are just passing through and not stopping - there is no requirement to pay. The entry and exit scanning system will track your movement through the resort.
ROADSIDE ASSIST
We recommend all travellers check their vehicle is covered by Roadside Assistance.
When travelling regionally it is a good time to check your coverage includes regional areas or at least understand the risks and costs involved if you experience a breakdown outside a tow zone.
PHONE SERVICE
As you get closer to Cobungra from either direction, mobile phone reception will be intermitent. At the property, only Telstra networks get signal. "
Plan ahead if you are not with Telstra.
Once checked in at the property you will be able to access free WiFi.
GROCERIES & MEDICATIONS
We are in an isolated location, and although there are nearby towns, there are limited late night services in the region.
From The Alpine Shire, in Bright a Woolworths store would be your last Supermarket and Terry White Pharmacy Chemist.
From East Gippsland Bairnsdale Woolworths, or in Omeo a small FoodWorks and Chemist.
There are small grocery stores at Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain that trade limited hours for some essentials, but are not heavily stocked.
Omeo Medical Centre & hospital has limited hours, so if you were to require a doctor or medication during your stay, options are limited. If you take regular medication, please plan accordingly.
FUEL OR E-VEHICLE CHARGE
Nearest Petrol Station from the East Gippsland direction is in Omeo. They supply petrol, diesel and in winter they stock Alpine Diesel.
The station trades limited hours, but a 24 hour bowser is available in the centre of the main street for out of hours.
The nearest petrol stations from The Alpine Shire direction are in Bright, supplying petrol or diesel, and Alpine Diesel in winter.
Only one station trades late. Use Google search to keep upto date with current trading hours and plan your trip accordingly.
We Use PLUG SHARE to see up to date locations for vehicle chargers, and recommend you contact suppliers to understand details/timing and costs to charge at relevant sites.
our PET POLICY
Well behaved and socialised pets are welcome. Guests must notify us at the time of booking if they are bringing pets with them, and must take full responsibility for their pet's behaviour and/or risks at the property.
The property does not currently have enclosed fenced off areas, pets who need to, should be restrained or on lead in this environment.
We reserve the right to review and amend this policy and/or refuse pets at anytime in the future.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
In case of emergencies requiring services to attend your location at Shiki Stays is
28 Victoria Court, Cobungra VICTORIA.
Police, Fire or Ambulance 000
National Poison Information Centre 131 126
Nurse On Call 1300 60 60 24
MEDICAL OR VET
Omeo Medical Centre
Omeo Pharmacy
Porpunkah Vetinerian
YOUR HOSTS
David 0412 363 939 and Lisa 0400 688 916
