One for the avid wildlife, nature, foodie and luxury stay lover visiting Australia 🍷🦒
Here's your next extraordinary holiday itinerary near Mudgee, just 4 hours northwest of Sydney, Australia with so much to experience along the way!
Book your stay at Budgalong Lodge with Farmer Stays and here's our top 3 nearby day trips to discover this off the beaten track destination!
Day Trip 1: Taronga Western Plains Zoo where you'll meet 5,000 animals from over 350 species and you'll be directly supporting conservation of wildlife and habitat. Australian native animals plus asian and african animals.
Day Trip 2: Wellington Caves - take a deep dive into the ancient landscapes and megafauna that once called Australia home.
Day Trip 3: Discover the Mudgee regions world renowned food and wine, make this a long stay you won't want to leave the region🍷
A little more about where you'll be staying....
Budgalong lodge is Australia's newest safari style lodge with sweeping mountain views amidst 500 acres of native scrub and grasslands in a secluded location, you'll experience unmatched eco-luxury with so much nature to experience on the property and in the surrounding areas.
To book your stay, choose from two secluded luxury safari tented sites:
Fairfield offering the option for 1 King and 2 King singles book here- https://www.farmerstays.com/properties/budgalong-lodge-fairfield-camp/
Mountian View 2 King Beds - https://www.farmerstays.com/properties/budgalong-lodge-mountview-camp/
Local paddock to plate hampers available 🍇🍷🧀
📷 Taronga Zoo @travel.notebooks
📷 Wellington Caves @wellingtoncaves
📷 Lowe Family Wine @lowefamilywineco
📷 Budgalong Lodge photography @_stephaniehunter
Discover Myola Farmhouse your perfect Queenslander farmhouse escape from Brisbane ☀️
📍 Moreton Bay Hinterland QLD / Kabi Kabi Country
Historic Homestead / Sleeps 6
From the moment you drive up the winding road to Myola Farmhouse, it feels familiar and calming, you'll feel worlds away yet only 50minutes from the city!
Rich in history Myola was originally built in the 1890's in Wynnum and later moved to the property by train and bullock team in 1918. Perched proudly atop the rolling green hills of Dayboro where you can enjoy spectacular views of mountain ranges, Brisbane city lights, and Moreton Island!
Myola is made for slow stays, with a large kitchen made for shared country meals,
a vintage clawfoot tub to soak in, or enjoy a slow cups of tea on the verandah nestled amongst dancing leaves of the 100 year old fig tree and banana trees. Stargaze at night by the firepit 💫
For those looking to explore the region, there is so much to see from hands-on farm experiences, wineries, local food, art and hiking about D’Aguilar National Park.
You'll receive a locals guide to exploring the region 🌄
Book your stay - https://www.farmerstays.com/properties/myola-historic-queenslander-5-mins-to-dayboro/
📷 Stunning photography captured by Willow & Sage Photography
Wait for the view at the end...
Wake up to the abundance of nature in a lovingly restored old milking shed that sits on the harmonious Changing Habits Regenerative Farm, with room for two this is your romantic farm stay escape near Maleny!
📍 Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland / Gubbi Gubbi Country
Book your stay at The Cattlemans Cottage - https://www.farmerstays.com/properties/the-cattlemans-cottage-luxury-farm-stay-sunshine-coast/
Special moments captured by @ashelizadavis
🔥 So stoked to see Budgalong Lodge featured in the @australia 'Hot List' for June 2024 🔥
📍 Mudgee Region, New South Wales / Wiradjuri Country
Luxury Safari Style Lodge / Sleeps up to 8 across the 2 tented sites
Secluded with sweeping mountain views amidst 500 acres of native scrub and grasslands, you'll experience unmatched outback eco-luxury.
Spend your nights stargazing by a crackling fire, and your days discovering ancient landscapes and megafauna at nearby @wellingtoncaves or meet 5,000 animals from over 350 species at @tarongawesternplainszoo
Remote yet 45 minutes from world renowned food and wine destination @Mudgeeregion , you'll be set with an exclusive locals guide to the best places to wine and dine 🍷
You'll be surrounded by nature and a deep sense of peace, discover the beauty of being remote and returning home feeling remarkable.
As you approach the lodge entrance, you will spot a crop, sheep or cattle in the fields, a nod to the property’s rich agricultural heritage and the farmers' passion to share their extraordinary nature experience with guests from near and far.
To book your stay, choose from two secluded luxury safari tented sites, with Fairfield offering the option for 1 King and 2 King singles or 2 King Beds.
Visit 🔗 in our bio and click this image to book your stay 💫
An Eco Hut, on an Eco Farm protecting endangered species, words by Farmer Host Louise.
📍 Riverina Highlands NSW / Wiradjuri Country
Eco Hut / Sleeps 4
Kestrel Nest EcoHut is @ecotourismaustralia certified offering guests an immersive nature farm experience.
You'll be off-grid and off-line, rewilded by your surroundings and embracing eco-luxury.
Luxe Features: Guests can enjoy an outdoor bath, indoor wood heater, outdoor fire pit, and stargazing hammocks, enhancing the overall nature-immersed experience.
Nature Exploration: With 14 kilometers of tracks to explore, guests can pull on their boots and discover the diverse natural surroundings, including the Yaven Yaven Creek.
Wildlife Encounters: The nearby Yaven Yaven Creek offers the possibility of spotting rakali and platypus, providing a chance for unique wildlife encounters.
Local Produce: Guests have the option to order produce directly from the farm or indulge in a Regional Hamper and Cellar, supporting local and sustainable food practices.
Farm Tours: Two available tours – "Farming with Habitat" and "Bird Watching" – allowing guests to gain insights into the ecological practices and biodiversity conservation efforts on the property.
Book this incredible immersive eco farm stay - https://www.farmerstays.com/properties/kestrel-nest-ecohut/
Burgess Cottage features breathtaking and uninterrupted views spanning from the Pacific Ocean to the Glass House Mountains and beyond.
When you travel the backroads to Burgess you will feel worlds away and with bookings filling up quickly for 2024, we hope to welcome you this year too 🌄
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📍 Bald Knob, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland / Gubbi Gubbi Country
Burgess Cottage / Sleeps 4
📷 @rhiamberfaesmith
Book your stay - https://www.farmerstays.com/properties/burgess-cottage/
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With the school holidays just around the corner?
Picture yourself setting up camp or stay in a luxury country home on a 250 acre regenerative cattle farm with the opportunity to meet a menagerie of farm animals including camels, geese, cattle, goats and piglets just to name a few!
📍 Oberon, Blue Mountains, New South Wales / Dharug Country
Book your stay at McKeowns Rest -
https://www.farmerstays.com/stays/
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📍 Northern NSW / Yaegl Country
Luxury House / Sleeps 4
From the deck at Solum Farm, you’ll find all the ingredients for a soul-replenishing stay; a magnesium plunge pool with an outdoor fire pit, deck shower and far-infrared sauna.
We love seeing our guests soaking up the full relaxation experience of the farm 💚
📷 @rhiamberfaesmith
Book your stay - https://www.farmerstays.com/properties/solum-serene-eco-farm-stay-northern-nsw/
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Food is what brings us together and keeps us together, it brings us endless joy, nurtures our bodies, gets people mingling, talks a language of it's own and builds community.
Today is National Agriculture Day and from the bottom of our hearts here at Farmer Stays we want to say a huge thank you to all Australian Farmers for all that you do, we would all be hungry and cold without you!
For our farmer host community you inspire us everyday to do more and we couldn't be more grateful to have you onboard our travel platform sharing your incredible farm stays, connecting people to the land their food comes from and your dedication to sustainable or regenerative land and animal stewardship, it's an absolute privilege to work alongside you!
Shout out to one of my local farmers @twopeas_minifarm on feature in this video - thank you thank you!!
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[ Our Latest Listing - Meet Laceys Creek Homestead & Vineyard ]
📍 Moreton Bay Hinterland QLD / Waka Waka Country
Historic Homestead / Sleeps 6
Situated just 50 minutes from Brisbane, you will be nestled amongst the foothills of the awe-inspiring 90,000-acre D’Aguilar Range and just a stone’s throw from the forest edge.
The Homestead is a restored 1920’s Queensland farmhouse on 110 acres with unrivaled views of the picturesque Laceys Creek valley. It’s a glimpse into an era 100 years ago with old-world interiors, collectables and historic local memorabilia within the Homestead for guests to experience.
Being a working farm, on arrival you will be greeted by curious chickens, inquisitive ducks, and perhaps the occasional goat, all roaming around the homestead.
Depending on the season and stock rotation, you might even encounter cattle grazing nearby. With cattle gracing the surrounding hills and fields, this is an opportunity to experience the genuine rhythm of farm life.
Here, life moves at a slower pace, and you will feel worlds away from the city.
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[ Our Latest Listing - Meet Little Plains Homestead ]
📍 Hilltops Region NSW / Wiradjuri Country
Luxury Historic House / Sleeps 12
Indulge in the serene elegance of Little Plains Homestead, a beautifully restored historic farm stay built in 1927 nestled within the breathtaking countryside landscapes of Boorowa, located just 2.5 hours from Sydney and approx 1.5 hours from Canberra.
Set amidst rolling hills and boundless countryside to wander, your days are graced with foraging in the lush vegetable gardens and collecting farm-fresh eggs from the chickens, all while overlooking the pastoral beauty of “Hanaminno” farm.
“Hanaminno” farm is managed using organic, biodynamic and holistic grazing principles meticulously managed under the guidance of the esteemed Farmer Charlie Arnott.
Throughout your stay, you might be serenaded by the occasional ‘Moo’ or ‘Baa,’ and if you’re lucky, you might even spot a kangaroo hopping by.
This exquisite country retreat is perfect for a group of friends/family looking for a one-of-a-kind farm experience and is also pet friendly.
Book your stay - www.farmerstays.com/properties/little-plains-homestead-farm-stay-nsw/
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🍇 Limited Time Offer - $100 Discount 🍇
📍 Hunter Valley / Wonnarua Country
Luxury House / Sleeps 8
Wallaringa Farm is a luxury farmhouse on a 750-acre regenerative working cattle farm in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region known for it’s world class wine making and cellar doors. 🍇🍷
This luxe farmhouse is surrounded by stunning rural landscapes and is the perfect place to reconnect with nature, family, friends and breathe in the fresh air of the Australian bush.
Simply relax at the farm with good food and company or explore the local area where you can stroll around nearby historic townships Dungog and Paterson, adventure to Barrington Tops National Park or wine and dine you way around the Hunter Valley and experience it's seriously good wine and gourmet restaurants, there's truly something for everyone to enjoy in this region!
End your days with captivating sunsets, picnics full of goodness and starry skies by the rustic fire pit.
*Limited Time $100 Discount Offer for all bookings made at Wallaringa Farm, Sale ends 31st December 2023
Book your stay - www.farmerstays.com/properties/dreamy-hunter-valley-luxury-farm-stay-wallaringa-farm/
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Come EAT, SWIM, COOK & LEARN in the beautiful Byron Bay Hinterland with Katie White a Le Cordon Bleu London trained Plant-Based Chef, Farmer and Author.
📍 Byron Bay Hinterland / Yaegl Country
Bed & Breakfast I Retreat / Sleeps up to 5
Gather a handful of friends together and BOOK a MICRO RETREAT for up to 5 people including delicious and inspiring plant-based food experiences plus Katie's signature cooking class and a copy of her book “The Seasonal Vegan”!
OR you can also BOOK a BED & BREAKFAST stay, where you will wake to a fresh seasonal breakfast each morning, but wait there is more guests have the option to order further delicious plant-based meals during their stay, homemade cookies or even a cake! Cooking classes are also available.
Proudly partnering with @farmerstays you can now book your MICRO RETREAT or BED & BREAKFAST STAY via links in bio! Book for this special introductory price whilst it lasts.
During your stay you will experience a permaculture farm in the making set on 3 peaceful acres just 20 minutes from Lennox Heads and 8 minutes away from Alstonville.
This is the foodie hillside haven where you will experience a seasonal garden to plate menu and leave feeling relaxed, grounded and inspired!
You can now book on our website!
MICRO RETREAT - www.farmerstays.com/properties/byron-bay-hinterland-plant-based-retreat/
BED & BREAKFAST STAY - www.farmerstays.com/properties/byron-bay-hinterland-plant-based-bed-and-breakfast/
#Farmerstays #plantbasedcookingclass #yaeglcountry #cookingretreat #holidayherethisyear #slowstays #farmstay #visitnsw #consioustravel #sustainabletravel
#beautifuldestinations
Where fiano grape vines meet the mountains of the Moreton Bay Hinterland, today I had the absolute pleasure of meeting our newest Farmer Hosts.
You will feel worlds away at this 110 acre historic farm stay that captures your heart with old-world charm interiors, lots of farm animals to meet and mountains you could wander all day.
Here is a little sneak peak of the farm and we look forward to showcasing this incredible farm stay experience only 50mins drive from Brisbane on Farmer Stays very soon 🌞
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#travellingwithkids
Come EAT, SWIM, COOK & LEARN in the beautiful Byron Bay Hinterland with @by_katie_white a Le Cordon Bleu London trained Plant-Based Chef, Farmer and Author.
📍 Byron Bay Hinterland / Yaegl Country
Bed & Breakfast I Retreat / Sleeps up to 5
Gather a handful of friends together and BOOK a MICRO RETREAT for up to 5 people including delicious and inspiring plant-based food experiences plus @by_katie_white signature cooking class and a copy of her book “The Seasonal Vegan”!
OR you can also BOOK a BED & BREAKFAST stay, where you will wake to a fresh seasonal breakfast each morning, but wait there is more guests have the option to order further delicious plant-based meals during their stay, homemade cookies or even a cake! Cooking classes are also available.
Proudly partnering with @Farmerstays you can now book your MICRO RETREAT or BED & BREAKFAST STAY via links in bio! Book for this special introductory price whilst it lasts.
During your stay you will experience a permaculture farm in the making set on 3 peaceful acres just 20 minutes from Lennox Heads and 8 minutes away from Alstonville.
This is the foodie hillside haven where you will experience a seasonal garden to plate menu and leave feeling relaxed, grounded and inspired!
You can now book via the below links -
MICRO RETREAT for 2 nights 5 ppl - https://www.farmerstays.com/properties/byron-bay-hinterland-plant-based-retreat/
BED & BREAKFAST STAY - https://www.farmerstays.com/properties/byron-bay-hinterland-plant-based-bed-and-breakfast/
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@visitnsw
@byron.bay.nsw
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