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Holiday Haven Lake Conjola Safari Tents

Enjoy the relaxing environment from our gorgeous safari tents

These tents have a large deck which overlooks the pristine waters of Lake Conjola.

The tents are open plan and consist of a queen bed & double bunk, TV/DVD, A/C, ceiling fans, kitchenette and bathroom facilities

All linen and towels provided.

You will certainly relax in these tents!

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• Air conditioning
• Linen supplied
• Access to park facilities
• Kitchenette
• Access to park laundry facilities

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Elevate your camping experience in style, seek zen or covet adventures in the wild, discover vast open spaces, rolling rivers, and towering unwind, exhale and soak in unforgettable views across New South Wales.

Holiday Haven Lake Conjola

The safari tents of Holiday Haven comfortably marry wilderness and comfort, leaving you to enjoy the wilderness in luxury on Lake Conjola in the Shoalhaven region.

Wake to the laugh of kookaburras and the rustle of grazing kangaroos, unzip the windows for a breeze then relax with a hot cuppa on the deck, overlooking the lake.

This aquatic paradise is your base for the day, where refreshing dips, stand-up paddleboarding or pedal boating with Walking on Water can quench any water-based craving.

Back on land, trace the nearby Burrawang Track from Conjola Beach to Buckleys Point for a fill of landscapes through wetlands, rainforest and rugged coast.

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Be transported back to the 1970s at this Port Stephens holiday park with a stay in a retro Airstream.

Kitted out like a luxe hotel room, you’ll enjoy a stylish bathroom, comfy double bed for snuggling and a deck with an outdoor kitchen for barbecues on balmy nights.

Post-dinner catch a captivating Soldiers Point sunset and the aptly named Sunset Beach.

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Boasting absolute ocean frontage and calling Murramarang National Park home, this South Durras holiday park strikes the perfect balance between creature comforts and wild nature.

There’s a poolside bar, onsite bistro, and luxe accommodation, such as the beachfront villa with a claw-foot bath on the deck and chic safari tents that come with four-poster beds.

Kangaroos are regularly seen lazing and grazing about the park and beach, whose waves will lull you to sleep at night.

Lace up your boots and tackle the new 34-kilometre Murramarang South Coast Walk that traces the dramatic coast between Ulladulla and Batemans Bay, through spotted gum forest, to secluded bays and coves, and significant Aboriginal sites.

Mount Warning Rainforest Park   

This breathtaking mountainous landscape in the Tweed is a prime setting to exhale.

Cloaked within a lush green rainforest and bordered by Korrumbyn Creek, Mount Warning Rainforest Park sits at the foot of hulking Wollumbin (Mount Warning), a World Heritage-listed extinct volcano.

Join a yoga class, go fishing, try to spot an elusive platypus or venture to quaint towns of the undulating Tweed Valley.

Stay in an eco-cottage or riverside cabin, and spend evenings around a campfire, under a blanket of uninterrupted stars.

Solitary Islands Marine Park Resort  

Balance serenity with the super-charged at this Wooli park, perched on the banks of the Wooli Wooli River and hugged by national park.

Discover a treasure trove of family activities within the park or explore the crystal-clear waters with free kayaks and paddleboards available. 

Soak up the splash park, mini golf, swimming pool, jumping pillow and a waterslide aptly named the Wooli Wedgie or test your strength on the ninja course.

The Yuraygir National Park — home to kangaroos, whale watching view points and stunning walking tracks — is countered by the Solitary Islands Marine Park .

Tasman Merool on the Murray

Sitting on a bend on the legendary Murray River, this welcoming park heroes the unrivalled Australian landscape: khaki-hued waters and sandy banks lined with mighty river red gums under an immense country sky.

The park’s landscape (all 25 acres of it) reflects that of a 19 th -century pioneer town, complete with an original 1850s homestead.

It boasts two jumping pillows, a playground, giant chess, swimming pool, kiosk, a boat ramp and houseboat marina.

A cruise on an historic Echuca Paddlesteamer or exploring the charming 19 th -century Port of Echuca are must-dos.

Deniliquin Riverside Caravan Park

Those seeking a taste of authentic rural life should make the trip to this bushland-hugged, riverfront Deniliquin park.

If time is on your side, time your visit with the town’s famous Deni Ute Muster , a two-day festival of country and rock music, wood chopping, rock climbing, helicopter rides and more.

Muster aside, devise adventure in mountain biking, river water sports, golfing or relax by the river and enjoy the birdlife the region is home to some 100 bird species.

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Holiday Haven Lake Conjola

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Enjoy sensational estuary views bordered by bushland and beach at the most laid-back 'glamping' package on the South Coast

It's more accessible than glamorous, but the waterfront accommodation at Holiday Haven Lake Conjola will still scratch the luxury getaway itch. After a quick pound down the Princes Highway for around three hours, a right into the perfectly named Lake Conjola Entrance Road and after a few winding, scenic kilometres you’re there. The end of the road is where you’ll find this quiet holiday park embedded into the glistening meeting of saltwater and the lake.

Glamping at Lake Conjola comes courtesy of the park’s two safari tents. Elevated from the ground and furnished up the wazoo, the lodging has all of the mod-cons (including a television and microwave) but with the added bonus of those camping desirables like the sound of pattering rain on canvas and zippable window breezes. There’s a small kitchenette and basic utensils, but you’ll most likely be cooking your dinner on a shared outdoor barbecue close to the water’s edge, surrounded by chilled kangaroos.

Unlike more romantic glamping packages these tents have space for four people; there's a comfortable queen bed joined by a double bunk bed, which is perfect for families or small groups. The safari tents also come with fresh towels and linen, and the shower is so good one of our campers was overcome with lust for its water pressure.     

Found metres away from the estuary shoreline, the safari tents have a privacy that makes you forget you’re surrounded by other campers. From the deck you are met with a line of ghostly trees across the water and within sight are the white dunes of Conjola Beach and the craggy peak of Green Island. Time Out visited in a quieter season and had unfettered access to what is usually a kids' swimming area, or a quick hop down from the balcony and in you’re the crystalline waters of the lake’s salty mouth.

The prime activities of the area are gentle water sports; Holiday Haven Lake Conjola offers hire of canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for around $20 an hour. The winding waterways and mini islands are best explored afloat and you can have a leisurely paddle admiring the sealife and untarnished bushland. There’s also fishing, biking, pedal karting, and an excellent playground with a jumping ‘pillow’ that's all too enticing for adults.

Lake Conjola is found in a super quiet area with limited shops, and that’s what makes it ideal for a switched-off short getaway. There are a few surrounding activities if the weather takes a turn for the worst; try the retro bowling club or the nostalgic thrill of nearby Ulladulla Funland. Want to know more about the history of the area? The traditional owners of the land are the Yuin people and you can book a guided walk with Conjola Tours to learn more about the ancient landscape.

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Once you have taken a dip in the crystal clear waters of Lake Conjola you’ll find it hard to want to holiday anywhere else. We boast beach, lake and bushland so you’ll be spoilt for choice on your next stay.

Holiday Haven Lake Conjola offers a range of holiday cabins, and level waterfront powered sites, with uninterrupted views across our stunning lake.

While staying with us you and your family can indulge in canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, waterskiing and a whole host of fun water activities. And, if surfing or beach fishing is more your style, Conjola Beach is a short trip over the sand dunes.

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Understand [ edit ]

Tyumen was founded in 1586 as the first Russian settlement in Siberia. During World War II, the city grew rapidly as many industries relocated further away from the war.

The region has plentiful oil resources and the city is now home to many companies in the Russian oil and gas industry. As a result, Tyumen has the highest GDP per capita of all cities in Russia, even higher than that of Moscow.

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By plane [ edit ], by train [ edit ].

All Trans-Siberian trains stop at Tyumen . Travel time is 36-48 hours from Moscow . 57.145886 65.522885 2 Tyumen railway station is located at ulitsa Privokzal'naya, 22, south of the city centre.

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By taxi [ edit ].

Taxis are plentiful and you can even negotiate hourly rates.

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Monuments [ edit ]

Tyumen has many unique statues and monuments.

• Monument to the Homeless Dog
• Monument to students from Tyumen Schools Who Did Not Come Back From The War
• Monument to Conductor
• Lenin Statue
• Monument to Machine Tool Builders
• Sculpture Harp
• Father Statue
• Happiness Tree Sculpture
• Sculpture of Street Cleaner
• Monument of Mother
• Monument to the Janitor
• Monument to Yuri Hervieu
• Monument to Liquidators
• Fountain-Monument to Tyumen Oblast
• Monument to Afghan Soldiers
• City Garden Monument
• Monument to Country Doctor
• Monument to the Postman
• Monument to Workers in Rear Area
• Monument to Grigoriy Rasputin
• Globe Monument

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• Church of the Saviour
• Holy Trinity Men's Monastery
• Znamenskiy Cathedral
• Saint Archangel Michael Church
• Holy Cross Temple
• Saint George Ascension Church
• Saint Dmitriy of Don Temple
• Saint Nicholas Temple
• The Temple in Honor of the Annunciation
• Tyumen Chapel
• Tyumen Synagogue

Museums [ edit ]

• The Kolokolnikovs' Estate Museum Complex
• City Council Local History Museum
• Fine Arts Museum
• Masharov's House Museum

Do [ edit ]

• Walk along the embankment of the Tura River. Walk across the Bridge of Lovers, a pedestrian bridge.
• Tyumen Drama Theatre - ul. Respubliki, 129 (+7 345 240-98-23)
• Tyumen Puppet Theater

Parks [ edit ]

• Tsvetnoy Park is a beautiful park that includes the Monument to the Homeless Dog.
• City Park of Culture and Leisure
• Forest Park of Gagarin
• Park of Deputies
• Gilevskaya Grove
• Siberian Cats Park
• Victory Park

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• Solnechnyy Mall
• Premyer Mall
• Galeria Voyage Mall

Eat [ edit ]

There is a McDonald's restaurant in the park at ul. Lenina #54.

• Assorti Restaurant , ul. Babarynka, 1к6 , ☏ +7 345 223-42-34 . Pizza, sushi, soups, and various menu options.  

Sleep [ edit ]

With the exception of some high-end hotels, all hotels and hostels offer free WiFi and many have computer terminals. Almost all accept credit cards. Hotels and hostels will usually provide a visa invitation and registration for an additional fee.

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• 57.153643 65.547471 1 DoubleTree by Hilton Tyumen , ul. Ordzhonikidze, 46 ( in the city centre ), ☏ +7 345 249-40-40 . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . 40-inch LED TVs, indoor heated swimming pool, beauty salon, solarium, room service. ( updated Nov 2018 )

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There are 3 universities and several colleges.

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The Trinity Monastery in Tyumen: A testament to faith in Siberia

Tyumen. Trinity Monastery. Church of Sts. Peter and Paul (left), Trinity Cathedral. East view from Tura River. Sept. 4, 1999.

At the beginning of the 20th century the Russian chemist and photographer Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky developed a complex process for vivid color photography (see box text below). His vision of photography as a form of education and enlightenment was demonstrated with special clarity through his images of architectural monuments in the historic sites throughout the Russian heartland.

In June 1912, Prokudin-Gorsky ventured into western Siberia as part of a commission to document the Kama-Tobolsk Waterway, a link between the European and Asian sides of the Ural Mountains. The town of Tyumen served as a launching point for his journey north to Tobolsk, located on the Irtysh River. While there, he photographed the Trinity Monastery, one of the oldest in Siberia. My photographs of Tyumen and Tobolsk were taken in the late summer of 1999.

Trinity Monastery. Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, southwest view. June 1912.

Gateway to the east

The opening of Siberia for Russian colonization during the late 16th and 17th centuries is the story of the conquest of vast distances in a severe land by enterprising Russian merchants, whose commercial interests coincided with the tsars' appetite for eastern expansion. Tyumen, founded in 1586 on the site of a Tatar encampment at the confluence of the Tura and Tyumenka Rivers, is considered the earliest permanent Russian settlement in Siberia.

Trinity Monastery. Trinity Cathedral, southeast view across Tura River. Sept. 4, 1999.

Tyumen was established on the initiative of Boris Godunov, the power behind the throne of Tsar Feodor I, who became tsar himself in 1598. Godunov was aware of the importance of Siberia in part from his association with the Stroganov family. The Stroganovs had sent a detachment of Cossacks from their commercial center at Solvychegodsk  into Siberia to challenge the power of the Tatar ruler, Khan Kuchum. 

The band of Cossacks was commanded by Yermak Timofeevich. Yermak's origins and identity remain a matter of dispute, but it is likely that he and his men had engaged in brigandage and river piracy before enlisting as mercenaries for the Stroganovs. Although the dates are open to question, it appears that in the fall of 1581, Yermak captured Chingi-Tura (later Tyumen) but abandoned it in order to proceed to Kashlyk, Khan Kuchum capital. Yermak defeated the khan in 1582 during a battle near the Irtysh River. Yermak himself died in a surprise raid in 1585.  

Trinity Monastery. Bell tower&Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, northeast view. Photo: William Brumfield. Aug. 29, 1999.

Like most early Russian towns in Siberia, Tyumen served as a garrison fortress for Cossacks and other troops who protected trade routes, particularly with China, during the 17th century. Tyumen's location on the Tura River provided a direct link westward to the gateway town of Verkhoturye, which was founded by Boris Godunov on the Asian side of the Ural Mountains in 1598. To the northeast of Tyumen, the Tura flows into the Tobol River, which in turn joins the mighty Irtysh near Tobolsk. Given its favorable location, Tyumen was destined to play a significant role in the development of Siberia.

Kiev in Siberia

There are no architectural remains from Tyumen’s first century. The early buildings were of wood (including the stockade walls) and were susceptible to fires, such as the one that destroyed most of the town in 1695. Subsequently, the Siberian Office in Moscow encouraged the use of brick and stone for major buildings. Masonry construction also reflected the views of the young Tsar Peter I (the Great), who undertook the expansion of the Russian presence in Siberia despite the burdens of a major war with Sweden. However, large fires continued to devastate the town (in 1705 and 1766), and the lack of qualified masons impeded construction.  

Trinity Monastery. Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, bell tower, south gate. Southwest view. June 1912.

The most imposing early brick structures are at the Trinity Monastery, founded in 1616 (date uncertain) on the high right bank of the Tura River on the northern edge of Tyumen. Originally dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Savior, the monastery was transformed in the early part of the 18th century by an energetic Ukrainian prelate, Filofei (Rafail Leshchinsky), who in 1702 was designated Metropolitan of Tobolsk and Siberia.           

Leshchinsky studied at the Kiev Spiritual Academy and subsequently rose in the hierarchy of the renowned Monastery of the Caves in Kiev. It is therefore not surprising that the architecture of the Trinity Monastery displays Ukrainian Baroque elements. The center of the monastery is dominated by the Cathedral of the Trinity, built in 1709-1715. From the exterior detailing to the form of the cupolas, the structure shows Ukrainian ornamental motifs to such an extent as to suggest completion by a Ukrainian builder.

Trinity Monastery. South gate, bell tower, Church of Sts. Peter and Paul. Northeast view. Photo: William Brumfield. Aug. 29, 1999.

The Trinity Cathedral was closed in 1923 and its interior was vandalized during the Soviet period. Additionally, its structural integrity was threatened by the construction of a water plant between the Tura River and the north wall of the church. This site actually had been the location of the monastery's second church, dedicated to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste (also known as Saints Zosima and Savvatii), completed in 1717 and razed in the 1940s. Unfortunately, there is no record that Prokudin-Gorsky photographed it or the Trinity Cathedral.

In 1711, Filofei resigned his position as Metropolitan of Siberia to become abbot of the Trinity Monastery. At the end of 1715, he resumed leadership of the vast Siberian Metropolitanate, but after five years, he again retired to lead the monastery until his death in 1727.

Trinity Monastery. Church of Sts. Peter and Paul&bell tower. Southeast view. Sept. 4, 1999.

Filofei’s connections with the imperial court were necessary to continue construction at the Tyumen monastery. Peter the Great needed experienced masons for the building of St. Petersburg and had issued a ban on masonry construction elsewhere in Russia between 1714-22. Soon after the revocation of Peter’s construction decree, Filofei began planning for a third church at the Trinity Monastery — the Church of Saints Peter and Paul — together with brick walls, an entrance gate and a monastery residence. The lack of material and labor delayed foundation work until 1726, and the monastery's resources rapidly diminished after prelate's death the following year. Construction resumed some ten years later with the completion of the brick walls in 1739, the bell tower in 1741, and Church of Sts. Peter and Paul in 1755.

Prokudin-Gorsky’s superb view of the Peter-Paul Church from open space outside the south wall shows a cruciform structure related to the Ukrainian Baroque, thus suggesting the completion of plans before Leshchinsky's death. It is possible that the original domes resembled the two-tiered cupolas typical of Ukrainian architecture and still seen in the nearby Trinity Cathedral. A fire in 1842 damaged the roof and led to a rebuilding with traditional onion domes that are visible in Prokudin-Gorsky’s and my own almost nine decades later.

Trinity Monastery. Bell tower with Church of Sts. Peter and Paul. Southeast view. Aug. 29, 1999.

Although documentary evidence is lacking, the church design has been attributed to Semyon Remezov, the main architect of Tobolsk at the beginning of the 18th century. It bears resemblance to both the Church of St. George at Kiev's Vydubetskii Monastery and the Church of All Saints (1698-1701) over the Ekonom Gate at the Monastery of the Caves — monuments that would have been familiar to Leshchinsky.

The large attached bell tower with a conical crown follows a pattern widespread in the 16th and 17th centuries. Recently restored and returned to active use, the Trinity Monastery once again graces the high bank of the Tura River.

Trinity Monastery. From left: Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, bell tower, south gate&wall, Trinity Cathedral. Southeast view. Aug. 29, 1999.

In the early 20th century the Russian photographer Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky devised a complex process for color photography. Between 1903 and 1916 he traveled through the Russian Empire and took over 2,000 photographs with the process, which involved three exposures on a glass plate. In August 1918, he left Russia and ultimately resettled in France with a large part of his collection of glass negatives. After his death in Paris in 1944, his heirs sold the collection to the Library of Congress. In the early 21st century the Library digitized the Prokudin-Gorsky Collection and made it freely available to the global public. Many Russian websites now have versions of the collection. In 1986 the architectural historian and photographer William Brumfield organized the first exhibit of Prokudin-Gorsky photographs at the Library of Congress. Over a period of work in Russia beginning in 1970, Brumfield has photographed most of the sites visited by Prokudin-Gorsky. This series of articles will juxtapose Prokudin-Gorsky’s views of architectural monuments with photographs taken by Brumfield decades later.

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