Choosing your Wildnest stay

  • Wildnest offers luxury nature-based accommodation in regional NSW, with two distinct locations: Wildnest Farmstay in Capertee Valley and Wildnest Wilderness in Turondale near Bathurst. Each stay is designed for guests who want to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience the comfort of a thoughtfully created country escape.

  • Wildnest Farmstay is a luxury glamping escape in Capertee Valley, set on a working farm with escarpment views, outdoor baths and an adults-only atmosphere.

    Wildnest Wilderness is a more remote off-grid escape in Turondale near Bathurst, set on 800 acres of private bushland with TinyNest and glamping tents.

  • Both Wildnest locations are suited to couples. Farmstay is ideal for couples wanting luxury glamping, escarpment views, outdoor baths and an easier country escape. Wilderness is ideal for couples wanting more seclusion, off-grid stillness, native bushland, fire pits and a deeper sense of adventure.

  • TinyNest at Wildnest Wilderness is the best option for small families. It sleeps up to four guests across two queen lofts and is set on 800 acres of private bushland in Turondale near Bathurst. Wildnest Farmstay is adults-only.

  • Yes. Wildnest offers luxury glamping in two regional NSW locations: Wildnest Farmstay in Capertee Valley and Wilderness Glamping in Turondale near Bathurst. Both offer nature, comfort and privacy, but each location has a different feel.

  • Yes. TinyNest is our off-grid tiny house at Wildnest Wilderness in Turondale near Bathurst. It is designed for couples, solo travellers and small families who want a secluded nature escape with the comforts of a tiny home.

Wildnest Farmstay, Capertee Valley

  • Wildnest Farmstay is located in Capertee Valley, NSW, around three hours from Sydney via the Blue Mountains. It is set on a working farm with views across the valley and surrounding escarpment.

  • Wildnest Farmstay offers luxury safari-style glamping tents with king beds, slow combustion fires, spacious bathrooms, kitchen facilities, outdoor baths and private decks overlooking the surrounding landscape.

  • Yes. Wildnest Farmstay is an adults-only escape designed for couples, solo travellers and guests wanting a peaceful country retreat.

  • No. Wildnest Farmstay is the easier-access Wildnest location and does not require a 4WD in normal conditions.

  • Wildnest Farmstay combines the quiet rhythm of a working farm with the comfort of luxury glamping. Guests can enjoy escarpment views, outdoor baths, firelight, wildlife, open skies and the feeling of being immersed in nature without giving up comfort.

Wildnest Wilderness, Turondale

  • Wildnest Wilderness is located in Turondale, NSW, around 30 minutes from Bathurst. The property is set on 800 acres of private bushland and is designed for guests seeking seclusion, space and an off-grid nature escape.

  • Wildnest Wilderness offers two ways to stay: TinyNest, an off-grid tiny house sleeping up to four guests, and Wilderness Glamping Tents, designed for couples seeking a secluded bushland escape.

  • TinyNest is an off-grid tiny house at Wildnest Wilderness in Turondale near Bathurst. It sleeps up to four guests across two queen lofts and includes the comforts of a compact country stay, surrounded by private bushland.

  • Yes. The Wilderness Glamping Tents are designed for couples wanting a peaceful off-grid escape with native bushland, firelight, wildlife and big country skies.

  • Yes. Wildnest Wilderness is an off-grid stay. It is designed for guests who want to disconnect from the everyday and enjoy a quieter, more nature-led experience.

  • For the smoothest arrival, we recommend travelling to Wildnest Wilderness in an AWD or 4WD vehicle. The final part of the journey includes an unsealed country road and access through a working sheep station. Low-clearance vehicles are not suitable, especially in wet weather.

Access and arrival

  • Wildnest Farmstay in Capertee Valley is around 2.5 to 3 hours from Sydney via the Blue Mountains. Wildnest Wilderness in Turondale is also around 3 hours from Sydney and around 30 minutes from Bathurst. Travel times can vary depending on your route, traffic and weather conditions.

  • For Wildnest Farmstay, a standard car is generally suitable in normal conditions. For Wildnest Wilderness, we recommend an AWD or 4WD vehicle because of the unsealed access road and country track conditions.

  • Check your booking confirmation for the most accurate check-in and check-out times for your stay. Arrival instructions are provided before your stay so you know exactly where to go and what to expect. General timings are 3pm check-in and 10am check-out.

  • Yes. Detailed arrival instructions are provided before your stay. This is especially important for Wildnest Wilderness, where the final part of the journey is through a rural property setting.

What’s included

  • Yes. Wildnest stays include quality linen and towels so you can arrive and settle in comfortably.

  • Yes. Wildnest accommodation is designed for year-round country stays, with heating features such as slow combustion fires or other heating depending on the accommodation type. Winter is one of the most beautiful times to stay, but we recommend packing warm layers.

  • Yes. Wildnest accommodation includes well equipped kitchens so guests can prepare simple meals during their stay. Check the specific accommodation details before booking so you know exactly what is included.

  • Wildnest Farmstay includes outdoor baths as part of the luxury glamping experience. Wildnest Wilderness glamping accommodation also includes outdoor bathing features. TinyNest does not have an outdoor bath.

  • Wildnest is designed as a nature-based escape, so there is no Wi-Fi and mobile reception may be limited. We recommend preparing to disconnect and enjoy the slower pace of the property.

  • Yes. We provide enough firewood for your stay so you can enjoy the slow combustion fire or fire pit during your visit. If you love a fire and plan to use it heavily, we recommend bringing an additional bag of firewood with you. There is also plenty of natural kindling around the property that can be collected during your stay.

Before you book

  • No. To help protect the native wildlife across our properties including kangaroos, wombats and birdlife, pets are not permitted at Wildnest.

  • Children can stay at TinyNest at Wildnest Wilderness, which sleeps up to four guests and is suitable for small families. The glamping tents are adults-only.

  • We recommend bringing food and drinks for your stay, warm layers, suitable shoes for walking around the property, and anything you need for a comfortable country escape. For Wildnest Wilderness, it is especially important to arrive prepared, as the property is more remote.

  • Yes. Wildnest is ideal for romantic getaways, especially for couples who enjoy nature, privacy, outdoor baths, fire pits, stars and quiet country surroundings.

  • Yes. Wildnest is well suited to guests wanting to disconnect from busy routines and spend time in nature. Wildnest Wilderness is especially suited to a digital detox because of its off-grid setting and remote bushland location.

  • Choose Wildnest Farmstay if you want luxury glamping in Capertee Valley, escarpment views, outdoor baths and an adults-only farm setting. Choose Wildnest Wilderness if you want a more remote off-grid escape near Bathurst, with TinyNest, glamping tents, private bushland and a more adventurous arrival.

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