Bluebird Escape | Private Estate, Southern Highlands

OVERVIEW

Five pavilions. One hundred and ten acres of bush. No neighbours. No compromise.

Bluebird Escape sits high on the edge of the Wollondilly Valley near Canyonleigh - two hours from Sydney and Canberra, and a world away from both. This is not a holiday house - it is a private estate: a collection of premium, architect-designed pavilions set in natural bushland, available exclusively to your group for your stay.

As featured in The Good Weekend, Sydney Morning Herald - 52 Weekends Away - Luxury

BEDROOM PAVILIONS

Valley King — the signature room of the estate. King bed, uninterrupted views across the Wollondilly Valley, bushland and lawns. Walk-in robe. The most popular choice for couples.

Bush King — the second room in the main pavilion, under the same roof as the Valley King. King bed, floor-to-ceiling bush views. Bush King shares a large dedicated bathroom: double shower, double vanity with Valley King.

Ridge King I — standalone pavilion completed 2026. King bed, private ensuite, valley and bush views.

Ridge King II — standalone pavilion completed 2026. Identical twin to Ridge King I. King bed, private ensuite, valley and bush views.

Garden Queen — standalone pavilion set off the courtyard. Queen bed, private ensuite, bush views. The quietest corner of the estate —ideal for a solo guest, a couple wanting privacy, or as an additional room for larger groups.

Up to 6 guests at standard rates. Larger groups by enquiry. Luxurious bedding, pillows and cushions galore. Towels and linen supplied.

THE MAIN PAVILION

The heart of the estate is a spectacular open-plan living and dining space. A rock wall built from stone collected on the property. Floor-to-ceiling glass framing the bush and valley. A large wood fireplace.

The kitchen is designed for serious cooking: 8 metres of stainless steel bench space, 4-metre dining table, 90cm electric oven with gas hobs, espresso machine and premium beans. Bring your food — everything else is here. BBQ and outdoor dining for long meals outside.

THE COURT

Private floodlit court for basketball and pickleball. Completed 2026.

LOCATION

30 minutes from Moss Vale, Berrima and Exeter. 40 minutes from Bowral, Mittagong and Marulan. 2 hours from Sydney CBD or Canberra. 20 minutes on sealed roads from the Hume Highway at Sutton Forest.

CONNECTIVITY

Starlink satellite internet — suitable for streaming and remote work (only limited mobile reception).

Marantz stereo, and Apple TV for your subscription services. Books, games and DVDs.

ATMOSPHERE

Winter: brisk mornings made for walking the property, fog in the valley, long evenings by the fire with a glass of red.

Spring: native orchids and wildflowers emerge, birdsong extraordinary, days warm without being hot. The bush in full voice.

Autumn: perfect days — cool enough to move, warm enough to linger. Wallabies graze on the lawns at dusk as the light turns gold.

Summer: long days of full sun, warm eucalypt in the air, a breeze through open pavilion doors. Deep golden light across the valley at late afternoon.

Kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, native birds and the occasional koala.

PETS

Well-behaved pets welcome. Keep off furniture and outside if muddy.

OFF THE GRID

24kWp solar array with 50kWh battery backup with filtered tank water. Engineered for comfort not compromise.

CHECK-IN

Key safe entry. Check-in from 3:00pm, check-out by 1:00pm. Potential for early/late check-in/out.

SECURITY The estate is on its own 110 acre block without local traffic. Pavilions are lockable. External security cameras are affixed to the pavilions monitoring driveway and garage (but not internal spaces).

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Room combinations are flexible and depend on group size. Pricing covers up to 2 guests in 1 bedroom, up to 4 guests in 2-3 bedrooms, and up to 6 guests in 3-4 bedrooms. Layout of pavilions shown in photos. We may also be able to accommodate slightly larger groups. Contact us if your group has specific configuration needs.

STRA Registration: PID-STRA-7815