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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