Kestrel Nest EcoHut
Description
Kestrel Nest EcoHut perches on Highfield Farm and Woodland – a property uniquely combining small-scale ecological farming with the conservation of critically endangered habitat and endangered ecological communities. Kestrel Nest is off-grid and off-line , eco-lux with many passive sustainable features ensuring the lightest footprint. Features include an outdoor bath, indoor wood heater, outdoor fire pit and stargazing hammocks.
Pull on your boots – there are 14kms of tracks to explore. The Yaven Yaven Creek, a short stroll from Kestrel Nest has rakali and platypus (not that we can guarantee a sighting!). Guest can order produce from the farm or a Regional Hamper and Cellar. There are three experiences available too – Farming with Habitat and Bird Watching and our exclusive hands-on First Nations experience – Barradyal Cultural Experience – run in collaboration with Wiradjuri Knowledge Holder Shane Herrington.
Ecotourism Australia certified – Ecotourism
2024 – Sustainable Sleeps – The Travel Green List – Wanderlust UK
2023 – Bronze – NSW Tourism Award – Ecotourism
2023 – Finalist – NSW Sustainable Tourism Award – Banksia Foundation
2022 – Finalist – National Sustainable Tourism Award – Banksia Foundation