As travellers increasingly seek authentic regional experiences, Tiny Away has rounded up some of its best tiny houses and destinations where guests can pair a peaceful countryside escape with wineries and local providores to create their own curated farm-to-table foodie getaway.
Hunter Valley, NSW
Best for: Fun wine weekends and gourmet indulgence
Australia’s oldest wine region remains one of the country’s premier foodie destinations, with more than 150 wineries, award-winning restaurants, artisan cheese makers and boutique distilleries dotted around the region. Tiny Away guests can stay amongst vineyards or peaceful farmland before spending the day sampling Semillon, Shiraz and locally made produce.
Stay: Tiny House 888 at the Vintry and Odyssean Tiny House. Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, these tiny houses are perfectly placed for a weekend of wine, food and fresh country air and make a relaxing base for exploring the Hunter.
Heathcote, Victoria
Best for: Under-the-radar wine and olive country
A 90-minute drive north of Melbourne, Victoria’s Heathcote region doesn’t hold back on its charm. Visitors are greeted by the area’s large granite boulders strewn across sharp green peaks. Today, some of the country’s big names in winemaking – Tyrrell’s, Seppelt, Brown Brothers – have vineyards in Heathcote.
Stay: Olive Grove Tiny House. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and grazing farmland, this peaceful escape offers easy access to boutique wineries, cellar doors and regional producers. It’s an ideal destination for travellers looking to combine country relaxation with exceptional local food and wine.
Limestone Coast, South Australia
Best for: Gourmet getaways
Coonawarra and the wider Limestone Coast are home to some of South Australia’s most celebrated wine country, with a strong focus on premium reds, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. Coonawarra’s famous terra rossa soils have helped establish its reputation as one of Australia’s great wine regions, while the broader Limestone Coast offers a diverse collection of wineries and cellar doors stretching through Coonawarra, Penola, Padthaway, Naracoorte and beyond.
Stay: The Winemakers Loft. Spend your days exploring the renowned Coonawarra Winery Walking Trail, visiting award-winning cellar doors, or discovering nearby attractions like the UNESCO-listed Naracoorte Caves, Bool Lagoon, and Blue Lake, before returning to the tranquillity of the vineyards.
Mudgee Region, NSW
Best for: Wine, farm experiences and country hospitality
The Mudgee Region is a collection of small towns and villages, each with its own character and charm. Highlights include Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone, and Kandos, where you’ll find colourful local communities. Whether it’s wining and dining, fresh air and solitude or lively local experiences, every stop has something worth exploring.
Stay: Cabernet Tiny House. Set on a 300-acre working alpaca farm, Cabernet Tiny House combines rural charm with easy access to Mudgee’s renowned wineries, boutique cellar doors and acclaimed restaurants. Guests can spend the morning feeding farm animals before enjoying long winery lunches and tastings throughout the region.
Canberra District, ACT & NSW
Best for: Vineyard stays
Home to 140 vineyards and more than 50 wineries within 35 minutes’ drive of the city, Canberra’s wine region is the perfect weekend getaway for Canberrans and Sydneysiders alike. Find your new favourite drop as you visit cellar doors, meet the makers, and try varieties such as Sangiovese, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz, and Tempranillo.
Stay: Rae at Lake George Winery. Stay at one of the Canberra District’s oldest wineries, where guests can enjoy wine tastings, seasonal grape harvesting, and sweeping views across Lake George. Spend the day sampling cool-climate wines before retreating to your private tiny house beneath the stars.
Granite Belt, Queensland
Best for: Apples, high altitude wine and seasonal produce
Queensland’s premier wine region is known for its cool climate, boutique wineries, orchards and farm gate experiences. Depending on the season, visitors can pick apples, discover artisan cheeses, enjoy cellar doors and sample some of Australia’s highest-altitude wines.
Stay: Tiny Away Escape at Granite Belt. A unique new concept by Tiny Away overlooking the grandeur of Storm King Dam, it offers a spectacular mix of nature and man-made wonders. The park offers a variety of accommodation types, from lakefront apartments to caravan parking and, of course, tiny houses. Make this your base to explore the region and enjoy the local hospitality, majestic night sky and lush park setting.
Located on working farms, vineyards and boutique agricultural properties across Australia, these off-grid tiny homes place travellers at the heart of some of the country’s most celebrated food regions, allowing them to slow down and savour the flavours that make each destination unique.
With more than 500 properties across Australia, as well as nearly 300 globally across New Zealand, Europe and Asia, Tiny Away has cemented its position as one of the largest tiny house accommodation brands globally. Bookings are open via www.tinyaway.com.
