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2-night stay at Kestrel Nest EcoHut

by Highfield Farm and Woodland
Snowy Mountains, New South Wales
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If you are keen to truly disconnect from everyday life, Kestrel Nest EcoHut, in the Riverina Highlands of NSW, is the perfect off-grid and off-line getaway for couples and small families. And a stay at this eco-retreat doesn’t mean you go without.

Solar panels and batteries guarantee energy for your stay, while panoramic double-glazed windows connect you with the glorious views to the surrounding countryside.

Cook up a storm with farm-fresh and locally-sourced produce. Fish in the dam or hike the farm trails then soak away the day in the outdoor bath. Stay warm and cosy with an internal wood fireplace and an outdoor fire pit, and marvel at the heavenly show from the stargazing hammocks.

Oh, did we mention that Kestrel Nest is the first ‘Dark Sky Approved’ lodging in Australia? This means that this is one of the best places to immerse in the night sky, and that the lighting used on the property minimises the impact on nocturnal creatures.

Inclusions

  • Two nights’ accommodation at Kestrel Nest EcoHut.
  • Handmade toiletries.
  • Seasonal produce to cook during your stay – farm-raised award-winning lamb.
  • A Regional Hamper containing a sample of the best local produce and a bottle of locally produced Tumblong Hills Prosecco.
  • A tour of your choice – Farming with Habitat or Bird Watching.

Making a difference

  • Your hosts are passionate about regenerating the environment, increasing biodiversity, protecting the soils and improving the health of the waterways and continue to undertake a range of sustainability projects.
  • Two-thirds of Highfield Farm protects Box Gum Grassy Woodland, a critically endangered habitat.
  • The property is EcoTourism Australia certified and ‘Carbon Positive’ – capturing more emissions than it produces.
  • This property is completely off-grid and uses solar panels

A word from your host

Louise Freckelton – Owner and Custodian
“At Kestrel Nest EcoHut we proudly combine three things that rarely go together – farming, conservation and ecotourism. It’s a very special place and one we hope will be a model for others. Come and see what is so special!”

Getting there

This experience is held on Wiradjuri Country.
Highfield Farm and Woodland is located in the Riverina Highlands of NSW, around 4.5 hours from Sydney and 30 minutes from Wagga Wagga. You’ll find Kestrel Nest EcoHut at 349 Scholz Road, Mount Adrah NSW.

Price

From AU $1,065 for a 2-night stay.

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