The Burrow at Wombat Bend

A high point on our entire visit to Australia. Can’t say enough about this wonderful place. Our host and hostess have spent over 40 years restoring the property to a lush wildlife haven for native animals. Bird watching on the property was incredible, plus they have wild sugar gliders you may be able to see and also resident wombats and kangaroos nearby. And you will be amazed at the nocturnal chorus of frogs, including the amazing “Pobble-bonk." They are very knowledgable about all things nature, especially Australian plants, animals and conservation issues. We stayed two nights I I wish it was more.

The Burrow is a beautiful haven; the minute we walked in we didn’t want leave! It’s beautifully decorated, cosy, yet with all the mod cons you need for the perfect stay. Sue and Bill had left plenty of provisions for a sumptuous brunch. And the bed was bliss. Brunch on the veranda was perfect. And then we go outside…the work Bill and Sue have landscaped the surrounding area to truly make it a little piece of paradise. And they too were very warm and welcoming. We’ve not stayed in a place quite like this and we certainly hope to return.

Wombat Bend is a one in a million place. The mudbrick cottage itself is absolutely gorgeous, stylish and comfortable with everything you could need and more. The bed is luxurious, and the writing desk looking over the billabong is the perfect place to finish off that novel, or PhD, or whatever it is! But Wombat Bend is so much more than the cottage itself. It is peace, calm, hope and tranquility. Sue and Bill are two of the most gorgeous humans you could hope to meet, and they look after you so well. The billabong is my favourite place in the world, you can sit for hours at watch the show unfold before you - a different one every night! If you are really lucky, Bill might light a fire for you and regale you with stories as the sun goes down. Angus the beautiful Airedale might keep you company on your walk around the billabong, but beware, he will steal your heart! There is nowhere in the world like Wombat Bend. Two nights here feels like a week anywhere else. I can't wait to get back.