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As the ‘slow travel’ trend continues, tiny houses, tucked away in nature have become a popular choice for travellers wanting to enjoy a restful holiday while keeping their footprint small.
Travellers are opting out of slick city stays and into luxurious and grounding experiences, spending quality time outdoors and slowing down to connect in nature.
It’s easy to see why – what these tiny homes lack in square meterage, they make up for in amenities, location and minimalist architectural style.
From coastal escapes to farm stays, off-grid locations, and completely remote retreats, check out 8 of the best tiny homes in Australia, guaranteed to leave you feeling rested and recharged.
1. CABN, QLD and SA
Relax, disconnect, and reconnect in one of CABN’s tiny eco-friendly retreats. These completely off-grid and sustainable cabins are tucked away in rugged bushland across South Australia and soon, Queensland.
Sleeping up to five, depending on the retreat, each has air conditioning, heating, and a kitchenette. Some dial up the luxury further with an indoor fireplace, sauna, outdoor bath, and king-size bed. Choose from the original CABN retreat, the CABN X, an elevated experience or CANVS, an eco-friendly pavilion-style retreat built with canvas walls rather than timber.
Toast marshmallows over an outdoor fire, star gaze and embrace the outdoors as you disconnect from the mayhem of everyday life.
2. Into The Wild Escapes, NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, WA, NZ (coming soon)
Trade your phone’s notifications for birdsong and cityscapes for wild scenery with a stay in one of Into The Wild Escapes tiny homes located in secluded spots across Australia and soon, New Zealand.
Kitted out with a hot shower and toilet, bedding for four people and a fire pit, these escapes set the scene for a nature getaway filled with quality time and quiet moments offset to the beautiful backdrop of regional Australia.
3. Unyoked, NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, SA, ACT, NZ and UK
Feeling like you’re stuck in the grind of 9-5 life? Spending time tucked away in the outdoors might just be what your body, soul and mind need to get those creative juices flowing. Environmental warriors and twin brothers, Cam and Chris Grant, have an ever-expanding set up of eco-friendly cabins, across Australia, New Zealand and England.
Nature-loving explorers can experience minimalist stays in the wilderness, meaning solar power, composting toilets and, in some cases, no mobile reception, so channel your inner Bear Grylls.
4. Hale Douglas, Sunshine Beach, QLD
Inspired by Hanalei Bay, Hawaii, this backyard tiny house on Airbnb was created with a retro surf aesthetic. Sitting in a secluded corner of the property away from the main house, which is occupied by the owners and their friendly dogs. Hale Douglas has been built from mostly reclaimed and repurposed building materials, with floor-to-ceiling louvred windows, a skylight that can be opened, kitchenette and bathroom with ladder access to the loft bed.
Spend time relaxing in the outside deck surrounded by a tropical garden or make the most of the location and head to the beach and restaurants close by.
5. Kindled, Southern Highlands Wine Region, NSW
Surrounded by Australian bushland, find Kindled’s hand-built tiny homes just two hours’ drive from Sydney and Canberra. Sleeping up to four, completely off-grid and carbon-neutral, this secluded retreat sits on 100 acres of land, overlooking the lower tablelands of the Blue Mountains.
Keep an eye out for kangaroos, wombats and plenty of birdlife while enjoying all the comforts of home (minus the TV of course).
6. Hilltop Tiny House, South Coast, NSW
Slip into the relaxed country lifestyle with a tiny house farm stay at Hilltop Tiny House. Think fresh eggs in the morning, and an unhurried country lifestyle while staying in the off-grid home equipped with a kitchenette, pot-bellied stove, queen-size bed in the loft, and a couch in front of the fireplace.
Cast a line in the farm’s rivers and try your luck at luring a catch for dinner, or spend time with their friendly farm animals including goats, chickens and alpacas.
7. 6Sixteen The Banks, Greater Western Sydney, NSW
Enjoy the gentle sounds of nature while soaking in your very own private outdoor wood fire bathtub at 6Sixteen The Banks, situated on a farm in Agnes Banks, Greater Western Sydney. With a plush loft bedroom and comfy pull-out sofa bed, there’s enough room for a family of four and open spaces to soak up the views of horse studs, lagoon, turf farms and the backdrop of the Blue Mountains.
Adventurers will find ziplining and treetop adventures at Grose River Park, white water rafting and Blue Mountains hiking close by.
8. Rainforest Sunsets, Kuranda, QLD
Spend a quiet retreat in the tropics of Kuranda at Rainforest Sunsets. Making for a romantic getaway for two, the tiny home is equipped with all the comforts of a tiny home away from home with air conditioning, a kitchenette, and ecological bathroom. Spend your days exploring national parks and waterfalls close by, ending the day overlooking the lush views as the sun dips below the horizon.
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