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    Kestrel Nest Eco-Hut

    Mount Adrah, New South Wales • Wiradjuri Country

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    A$ 400.00/night (weekdays)

    A$ 400.00/night (weekends)
    2 nights minimum stay

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    Guests say it best – “A burbling creek, crackling fires, extraordinary stars. Deep fogs, breathtaking dawns and an outdoor bath!” Kestrel Nest EcoHut is an award-winning off-line and off-grid eco-lux bush getaway. We are way better than Carbon Neutral and have been assessed as capturing more carbon than we emit. With no screens to distract, you are totally immersed in the environment. Perched high above a rocky mountain stream that is home to platypus and rakali, you’ll find 360 degree views of bushland and farmland. No other accommodation in sight. Soak in the view from the outdoor bath. Linger over the fire-pit and the wood-fired heater. No need to get up in a hurry – lounge in the luxurious linen bedding. Farm-made sourdough and farm-raised eggs are standard. Order our farm-raised lamb, beef or chicken. Support fellow fire-affected producers by indulging in a Regional Hamper or select items from our Regional Cellar. Kestrel Nest is set on Highfield Farm & Woodland – our farm using conservation farming principles to restore native grasslands and raise award-winning lamb. Two-thirds of Highfield is set aside to protect critically endangered habitat. Fancy a walk? There are miles of tracks to explore. Join us on our Farming with Habitat Tour showing you how we farm to increase biodiversity and to include wildlife. Or come on our Bird Watching Tour to view some of the 140 different bird species. Your stay helps us achieve our goal of ecological restoration. There are numerous environmental projects underway at Highfield. We have planted 3,821 native plants since opening Kestrel Nest in June 2020. Kestrel Nest is Australia's first and so far only DarkSky Approved Lodging - protecting dark skies for humans and for our precious wildlife. Internationally-recognised sustainability certifications * Ecotourism Australia - Advanced Ecotourism and Climate Action Nationally-recognised sustainability accreditations Australian Industry Tourism Council (ATIC) - Sustainable Tourism and EcoStar Awards in Ecotourism and Sustainability * Gold - NSW Tourism Awards - Ecotourism 2024 * Highly Commended - Australian Tourism Awards - Ecotourism 2024 * Winner - Gundagai Business Awards - Excellence in Sustainability 2024 * Bronze - NSW Tourism Awards – Ecotourism 2023 * Finalist Business NSW Visitor Economy Awards - Excellence in Sustainable Tourism 2024 * Finalist - NSW Sustainable Tourism Awards – Banksia Foundation 2023 * Finalist - National Sustainable Tourism Award – Banksia Foundation 2022

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    Whether it's the deep soak bath, time spent around the fire pit, or relaxing on the daybed while taking in the mountain views, special memories are made here.

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    * We are a shoes off property unless specific therapeutic footwear is required. * Pets are not permitted but of course assistance dogs are. * Absolutely no feeding of our farm animals or wildlife during your stay. Thank you.

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    Firm - Full refund given if a guest cancels more than 5 days before their scheduled arrival date. If 5 days or less notice is given, the host retains the full booking fee.
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    Acknowledgement of Country

    We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live, the Dia Dja Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

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