Gilay Estate, Quirindi, New South Wales © Gilay Estate
Tiny Houses: recharge and reconnect with nature
Good things come in small packages when it comes to Australia’s eco-friendly tiny houses.
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Escape to the countryside
Gilay Estate, Quirindi, New South Wales © Gilay Estate
Gilay Estate, Quirindi, New South Wales © Gilay Estate
Gilay Estate, Quirindi, New South Wales © Gilay Estate
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Escape to the countryside
Where: Quirindi, New South Wales
Find peaceful luxury in Quirindi, where you'll be surrounded by rugged Aussie countryside and spoiled by the area's culinary riches. Stay in Gilay Estate's tiny hut, which boasts little luxuries like a wood-fired hot tub, pizza oven and in-room fireplace. Slip into a robe and unwind with a glass of bubbles as you watch rolling mountains stretch out ahead.
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Indulge in remote luxury
Hideaway Litchfield, Northern Territory © Tourism NT/Jason Charles Hill 2021
Hideaway Litchfield, Northern Territory © Hideaway Litchfield/Simeon Latham
Wangi Falls, Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory © Tourism NT
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Indulge in remote luxury
Where: Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory
Nestled close to the waterfalls and wilderness of Litchfield National Park, just one-and-a-half hours from Darwin by car, you’ll find Hideaway Litchfield. Cosy cabins built from shipping containers are carefully designed to offer a delightful, luxurious stay and a pristine escape into nature – perfect for forgetting your everyday worries.
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Relax among the vines
Cubby and Co, Mount Majura Vineyard, Australian Capital Territory © Tourism Australia
Cubby and Co, Mount Majura Vineyard, Australian Capital Territory © Tourism Australia
Cubby and Co, Mount Majura Vineyard, Australian Capital Territory © Naked Cubby Co/Shan Bawden
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Relax among the vines
Where: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Just a short drive from Canberra, Cubby and Co offers a tranquil stay with lush vineyards as your backdrop. With your tiny cabin booking, you'll have access to cosy linens and a kitchenette, and you can opt for a food and wine package which includes a wine tasting for two. Enjoy an indulgent stay in your tiny lodging as you savour the rich flavours of the local wineries.
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Seek a sustainable stay
Nook on the Hill, Grampians, Victoria © Visit Victoria
Nook on the Hill, Grampians, Victoria © Visit Victoria
Nook on the Hill, Grampians, Victoria © Visit Victoria
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Seek a sustainable stay
Where: Grampians, Victoria
Make the three-hour drive from Melbourne to the foothills of the Grampians National Park in Victoria, where you'll find the Nook on the Hill's sustainable tiny house. On arrival, you'll be greeted by a hamper filled with local baked goods and wine, and a luxe bed with sweeping views of the local surroundings. Soak up the scenes from your private outdoor tub and relax the hours away.
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Embrace farm life
Kimo Estate, Gundagai, New South Wales © Kimo Estate/Matt Beaver Photography
Kimo Estate, Gundagai, New South Wales © Kimo Estate/Matt Beaver Photography
Kimo Estate, Gundagai, New South Wales © Kimo Estate/Matt Beaver Photography
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Embrace farm life
Where: Gundagai, New South Wales
You'll find the Eco Huts at Kimo Estate on a working sheep and cattle farm in Gundagai, a picturesque four hour-drive from Sydney. With panoramic views and an inviting wood-fired hot tub, these huts offer an elegant, secluded stay powered entirely by solar energy. The estate is in Gundagai, which is a four-hour drive from Sydney. Plan a long weekend here and remember to see the nearby Florence Falls for a swim while visiting.
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Unwind by a pink lake
Pink Lake Tiny House, Clare Valley, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission
Pink Lake Tiny House, Clare Valley, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission
Pink Lake Tiny House, Clare Valley, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission
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Unwind by a pink lake
Where: Clare Valley, South Australia
Drive 95 minutes from Adelaide and set up camp alongside the awe-inspiring, ever-changing hues of Lake Bumbunga. The Pink Lake Tiny House offers striking views of the surrounds from a thoughtfully designed eco home with playful features like a karaoke machine, projector and fire-pit. By day, enjoy the Clare Valley and Yorke Peninsula with a luxury tour, and by night, soak up the beauty of the star-filled sky.
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Take to the mountains
Baya Tiny House, Scenic Rim, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland
Baya Tiny House, Scenic Rim, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland
Baya Tiny House, Scenic Rim, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Take to the mountains
Where: Scenic Rim, Queensland
Over in southeast Queensland, you'll find the Baya Eco Retreat - a lush mountain range escape tucked among the Scenic Rim. The tiny homes here are equipped with a cosy hammock, full kitchen and fireplace - as well as giant windows with truly incredible views. Perfect for sitting back with a book, this retreat is a serene stay, and if you choose the stargazing loft, you'll be treated to a ceiling window, perfect for getting lost in the stars above.
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Escape along the coast
Heyscape Denmark, Australia's Southwest, Western Australia © Rachel Claire / Hescape Denmark
Heyscape Denmark, Australia's Southwest, Western Australia © Aquabumps / Heyscape
Heyscape Denmark, Australia's South West, Western Australia © Kirsten Sivyer / Heyscape
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Escape along the coast
Where: Denmark, Western Australia
A 4.5-hour drive from Perth will deliver you to Denmark. Set on the striking Rainbow Coast, the landscape here boasts white sands, clear waters and leafy greenery. Book a stay at Heyscape's off-grid cabins and take an opportunity to fully escape into nature. Enjoy a toasty fire pit during the winter months and the option to enjoy a movie with an outdoor projector set up, all with towering karri trees as your backdrop.
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Settle into an island getaway
Cabn, Kangaroo Island, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission
Cabn, Kangaroo Island, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission
Cabn, Kangaroo Island, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission
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Settle into an island getaway
Where: Kangaroo Island, South Australia
On tranquil Kangaroo Island, you'll find the exclusive CABN X at Cape St Albans. This lavish eco-cabin is a unique blend of opulence and sustainability. Prepare to be swept away by incredible views of Antechamber Bay from your secluded lodging, which is fitted with a private sauna, an outdoor bath and a complete kitchen. Private yoga classes and exquisite on-site dining will fill your stay with small indulgences to help you unwind in style.
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Unwind in sleek design
Compass Hut, Devonport, Tasmania © Tourism Tasmania
Compass Hut, Devonport, Tasmania © Tourism Tasmania
Compass Hut, Devonport, Tasmania © Tourism Tasmania
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Unwind in sleek design
Where: Devonport, Tasmania
Just 10 minutes from Devonport on Tasmania's Central North Coast, you'll find the Compass Hut cabins. These spaces have been artfully designed with large windows, spacious bathtubs, and loads of cosy corners for curling up with a book. The property offers three tiny cabins, each with a different design style from minimal to quaint cottage-core and all set within calming woodland.
