Wallaby Cabin Summary

Summary:
Discover new destinations far from the city and unwind at Wallaby Cabin, 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:
Wallaby Cabin is located on the outskirts of Crackenback, just 2 hours away from Canberra. Near Lake Crackenback, one of the most popular bushwalking trails, and Thredbo, home to the longest ski runs in the world. In closing, we have Wild Brumby Distillery, which is well known for its gin and schnapps.

A lovely, tiny house NSW retreat with easy access to water, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities. The bathroom, however, follows ecologically sustainable principles, including a waterless 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. Wombat Cottage, also called "Wallaby 2" 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:
Wallaby Cabin is located on the tranquil outskirts of Crackenback, just 2 hours away from 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.

Getting Around:
By car: 5 hrs 7 min drive via M31 from Sydney
6 hrs 38 min drive via National Highway M31 from Melbourne
2 hr 23 min drive via Monaro Hwy/B23 and Kosciuszko Rd from Canberra

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)

- Solar-powered
- No WiFi
- Good mobile reception
- 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

Important note:

- 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.