Blackwattle Farm Stay

This organic farm stay B&B, near Brisbane, Queensland, on Australia’s Sunshine Coast and just 10 minutes from Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo, has a large spacious suite on its small (by Australian standards!) farm with cows, alpacas, pigs and hens.

THE ACCOMMODATION:

They have three accommodation choices. There is the sleek, modern and spacious, suite which has its own separate lounge area with flat screen TV, DVD player and ipod docking station. It also comes with a kitchenette, plus an en-suite bathroom with a nice old style claw foot bathtub.

Then there is the cosy ‘tiny house on wheels’ which has 2 bedrooms, 1 of which has a queen-sized bed, the other 2 single beds. There is a TV, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, a full kitchenette and a large terrace outside where you’ll find a BBQ. Finally it has a small bathroom with a shower and compost (no smell!) toilet.

Note: the ‘tiny house on wheels’ accommodation involves stairs and a climbing ladder and is not suitable for children under the age of 7.

Finally there is the bungalow which has two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other with two king size singles. It has a nice bathroom with a claw foot bath tub, and a kitchen and lounge. Outside there is a large outdoor terrace area with seating and a barbecue. Check out all your options on the booking page here.

Guests have access to the entire farm and are welcome to help out with farm tasks such as feeding the animals, collecting fresh eggs etc. They also have an organic vegetable garden and the friendly owners give kitchen garden workshops where you can learn how to create your own organic garden at home.

There is a common lounge at the farm with books and board games, and there is WiFi throughout. The accommodation is self catering but you’ll also be treated to a great organic breakfast in the morning, included in the rate, and breakfast and BBQ dinner hampers can be provided on request.

THE LOCATION:

As mentioned the farm is conveniently just 10 minutes away from the world famous Australia Zoo, a definite must visit in the area. There is also some great hiking and wonderful scenery to be enjoyed in the nearby Glass House Mountains, with the Blackall Range and the pretty towns of Montville and Maleny also being just a short drive away.

With this being the famous Sunshine Coast there are many fine beaches nearby too which you can reach in less than a half an hour.

WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY:

“Comfortable bed. Host made fire for us every night. Fresh eggs and vegetables allow to be picked up everyday….”

“We had an amazing stay at Burnside Organic Farm. Lara and Jamie were awesome hosts and we loved feeding the animals and walking the farm grounds. Accommodation was perfect for families and our kids loved exploring….”

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