From the Hunter Valley to Noosa and the Scenic Rim, these new houses are perfect for travellers looking for a cosy getaway in some of Australia’s most stunning remote and rural destinations.
“Tiny Away was born out of a desire to offer people a place to escape from the city and recharge in nature. Our houses give people a chance to disconnect and enjoy the simple things, but without sacrificing home comforts,” says Jeff Yeo, co-founder of Tiny Away.
A step up from glamping, each tiny house offers hot showers, air conditioning, a cosy queen bed, and a kitchenette. The sustainably built tiny houses are typically positioned on farms or remote rural properties, and hosts offer activities that give guests a taste of rural life.
“Tiny house stays are becoming a growing tourism movement around the world – especially in Australia where low-impact tourism is increasingly valued by travellers. We want to invite visitors who share our ethos of travelling with a lighter footprint while experiencing remote regions and local communities,” Yeo added.
Kawal Tiny House, Wollombi (Hunter Valley), New South Wales
The ideal farm stay getaway, Kawal Tiny House is located on a small plateau in Wollombi where you can wake up to cool misty mornings and say goodnight to beautiful star-filled nights surrounded by native birds and wildlife including wombats and kangaroos. Conveniently located just 1km from Wollombi village, the house is on the doorstep of scenic walking trails and several great restaurants, cafes, and artisan stores. Don’t miss Tabu, Noyce Wines, Wollombi Tavern, Myrtle and Stone, and the Pokolbin State Forest.
Fig Tree Cottage, Darlington (Scenic Rim), Queensland
Authentic farm stays don’t get much better than Fig Tree Cottage. This cosy getaway is surrounded by mature trees, stunning mountain vistas, and hands-on farm stay touches including animal feeding, farming tours, and handpicked seasonal food hampers to choose from. Situated in the foothills of Scenic Rim’s beautiful ‘Lost World’ this is a one-of-a-kind farm stay that has spectacular surroundings including Darlington Park, Lamington National Park, and is just an hour’s drive to Gold Coast beaches.
Friendly camels at Fig Tree Cottage
Stylish Country Retreat, Moorland (Mid-North Coast), New South Wales
Set on a 25-acre property with extensive greenery surrounds, this house is conveniently located near outdoor water activities and attractions this region is famed for including Waitui Falls, a swimming hole located deep in the Comboyne State Forest, as well as Crowdy Bay Beach which is famous for its quaint picnic areas, fishing spots, and walking tracks. You can also join the house hosts at feeding time to get a close look at the property’s farm animals, including donkeys, goats, cows, sheep, chickens, ducks, and rabbits.
Stylish Country Retreat
Pirates Retreat, Eaglehawk Neck (Port Arthur Region), Tasmania
Just an hour from Hobart and 25 minutes from historic Port Arthur, Eaglehawk Neck is a small bar of land that connects the Tasman Peninsula to the Forester Peninsula. Only a short walk from Pirates Bay Beach, this house is a perfect base for iconic walking trails, diving, game fishing, and ocean sightseeing trips. Nearby Eaglehawks Nests Market is filled with fresh produce, crafts, and other local indigenous products.
Valley Escape, Rothbury (Hunter Valley), New South Wales
Valley Escape sits in in Lovedale, a rural wine-growing region in the heart of the Hunter Valley. The house is located on a boutique family-owned vineyard with a wine cellar just steps away, and plenty of native wildlife to keep you company, including kangaroos, ducks, and swans. Home to boutique wine tasting, restaurants and cafes, the house is the perfect spot for weekend getaways in the heart of the Hunter. Perched on a hill, the house has stunning views of trellised vines and out to Brokenback Ridge.
The view from Valley Escape
Noosa Tiny Home, Cooroibah (Noosa Shire), Queensland
The ideal Noosa escape set on 5 acres of land in the Noosa hinterland, with kangaroos grazing in the morning and spectacular sunsets in the afternoon. Located near Noosa National Park, and a short walk to Lake Cooroibah and Great Sandy National Park, this spot is perfect for sunsets and sundowners, where you can relax and enjoy comfortable accommodation with adventure on your door such as hitting the local hiking trails, surfing at one of Noosa Shire’s famous beaches, or exploring local attractions.