Wombat Cottage by Tiny Away

Summary:
Discover new destinations far from the city and unwind at Wombat Cottage, Alpine Drift. The ideal tiny house NSW retreat overlooking Porcupine Rocks, surrounded by lush green pastures in spring and pristine snowcapped mountains in the winter. Where you can enjoy winter activities such as skiing, sledding, and stargazing under Crackenback's night sky.

Here at Tiny Away, spend your lazy afternoons gazing at stunning sunsets mirrored in snowcapped mountains, and warm gentle breezes in the summer.

The Space:
Wombat Cottage is a 190-square-foot accommodation located on the outskirts of Crackenback, just 2 hours away from the nearest accommodation in Canberra. With several major tourist attractions located nearby, including Lake Crackenback, Kosciuszko National Park, Mount Kosciuszko Summit Walk, and Thredbo, one of Australia's best ski resorts. In closing, we have Wild Brumby Distillery, well-known for its gin and schnapps.

A lovely, tiny house NSW retreat with a queen-sized bed up in the loft, a couch on the ground floor, and easy access to clean drinking water from the tap. Complete with split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities. This includes an eco-friendly compost toilet, hand basin, and shower (gas-heated for hot showers).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please advise that there will be other guests on the property during your stay. Wallaby Cabin, also called "Wallaby 1" sits on the same property. If you want to book in groups, you can contact the land host ahead of time to make arrangements.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house and its surrounding areas, including trails leading to the dam, the front gate, and even the rock caves at the top of our property. Please note that : Driveway is a steep gravel road, AWD/4WD recommended but not required.

NOTICE TO ALL GUESTS: Please take note that this tiny house is an off-grid unit that runs on solar energy. We advise guests to conserve energy during the day and only use it when necessary. Overall, minimal consumption is advised to prevent power outages when using solar power. No air-conditioning facility, only heater is available

The Neighborhood:
Wombat Cottage is located on the tranquil outskirts of Crackenback, just 2 hours away from the nearest accommodation in Canberra. Where you can explore restaurants, cafes, shops, and a variety of seasonal activities.

Our local recommendations:

Food Scene

- Crackenback Restaurant Farm is an excellent restaurant for hearty meals and excellent service.
- Wild Brumby Distillery is a great place to drink and hang out with friends, complete with live music.
- Alpine Larder Cafe is highly recommended by vacationers for casual talks and freshly brewed cups of coffee.

Sightseeing

- Perisher and Charlotte Pass are ski resorts accessible via Skitube where you can enjoy skiing and snow tubing.
- Kosciuszko National Park is a popular attraction where you can enjoy long strolls, bush walks, and rides to explore.
- Thredbo is an all-year-round destination that attracts mountain bikers, hikers, and skiers depending on the season.
- Lake Crackenback is a natural attraction where you can enjoy outdoor activities such as river-side strolls, hiking, trout fishing, and more.
- Mount Kosciuszko Summit Walk is a challenging hiking and biking trail that offers incredible views from Australia's highest peak at 2,228 meters.

Getting Around:
By car: Sydney - 5 hrs 7 mins (477.3 km) via M31
Melbourne - 6 hrs 38 mins (564.1 km) via National Highway M31
Canberra - 2 hr 23 min (196.8 km) via Monaro Hwy/B23 and Kosciuszko Rd

If coming from Sydney Airport, you can travel to Canberra Airport instead. From there, you can easily catch a taxi or Uber to your destination.

By public transport: Sydney and Melbourne via bus or train to Canberra then Jindabyne.
Taxi service in Jindabyne is also available and accessible at the property.

However, guests are strongly advised to have or hire a car, as the area and property are too remote to rely on public transportation.

Other Things to Note:
Please keep in mind that check-in and check-out will be restricted due to limited access during the winter season, which runs from June to October:

- For weekday bookings, check-in would be on Sundays and check out on Fridays (minimum of 5 nights)
- For weekend bookings, check-in would be on Fridays and check out on Sundays (minimum of 2 nights)

- No wifi
- Good mobile reception
- Solar-powered / Off- grid unit
- Pets are not allowed inside/outside
- No smoking allowed on the property
- Heater is available to provide heat inside
- No unregistered guests or visitors allowed
- Please help us leave a small footprint as much as possible
- Recycling and composting bins are provided for guests to dispose of rubbish properly
- Outdoor fire pit is available for guests to use, but are restricted during a total fire ban
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge
- We have pet dogs on our property, but they should not bother you if you stay out of chained/roped off areas
- Please do not flush sanitary or any other waste except the toilet paper provided. Bags are provided for the disposal of these items

Pre-orders

- Breakfast hampers are also available for an extra cost
- Please contact your land host 24 hours in advance to make arrangements

Safety Guidelines

- We advise guests to keep an eye on children inside as the stairs to the loft is quite steep
- Guests with infants are recommended to bring their own portable travel cot during their stay
- We strictly advise guests to follow these safety guidelines to avoid potential accidents on the property

Important note:

- Guests are advised to bring portable power banks in case of low power
- Guests are also advised to save energy to avoid running out of electricity
- Please charge your phone and electronics in advance in case of low-light days
- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- Keep in mind that BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire ban
- In order to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our compost toilets a minimum additional cleaning fee is applied for stays of 5 nights or more. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a hygienic experience during your stay.