Kestrel Nest EcoHut
Highlights
Secluded off-grid eco retreat with luxury touches and stunning views Dark Sky Approved for incredible stargazing from hammocks or verandah Close to Gundagai, Tumut & Wagga Wagga with local farm produce available
Overview
Looking for a secluded and multi award-winning eco stay? Kestrel Nest is it! Set on a working sheep farm, nestled in rolling hills above a rocky mountain stream, it is also a conservation area…
Looking for a secluded and multi award-winning eco stay? Kestrel Nest is it! Set on a working sheep farm, nestled in rolling hills above a rocky mountain stream, it is also a conservation area protecting critically endangered habitat.
Kestrel Nest is easily accessible from the Hume Highway and and close to Gundagai, Tumut and Wagga Wagga.
Need a break from the buzz of modern life? Kestrel Nest is off-line. And with sustainability in mind it is off-grid. Luxuries include outdoor bath on the verandah, a fireplace inside, and firepit outside. A perfect retreat for couples or small families.
Stargazing? Kestrel Nest EcoHut is the first and so far only Dark Sky Approved Lodging in Australia. With limited light pollution the night sky will have you amazed. Perfectly placed stargazing hammocks make for comfortable viewing.
Local produce? Guests can purchase farm-grown lamb. Farm-raised eggs are standard offerings. Regional Hamper and Regional Cellar are also available. Their well-equipped kitchen will have you cooking up a storm.
Kestrel Nest holds Advanced Ecotourism and Climate Action certifications - internationally-recognized and backed by Ecotourism Australia.
The hut is named after the magnificent Kestrel - the only bird seen near the EcoHut for two weeks after Black Summer fires threatened the hut.
Welcoming guests of all genders, identities and sexualities. Accredited by Welcome With Pride.
Accessibility
Access and Inclusion Statement
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
Provide toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in disability awareness
Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products
Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Sustainability
Certified by Ecotourism Australia
Ecotourism Australia uses standards that are globally recognised as best-practice. Ecotourism Australia’s certification programs assure travellers that certified products are backed by a strong, well-managed commitment to environmental, socio-economic and culturally sustainable practices.