Karak Eco Lodge

Luxury off-grid Eco Lodge accommodation in the alluring Victorian High Country.

Nestled at the foothills of a forest, featuring sustainable luxury, epic valley views, net hammock, outdoor bath and breathtaking sunsets & star scapes.

Close proximity to Mansfield, Mt Buller, Lake Eildon and Cathedral Ranges

Inside, Karak is warm, comfortable and beautifully appointed: perfect for a romantic escape, a reset in nature, or a peaceful creative getaway:

• Queen bed with premium linen, electric blanket and blockout blinds
• Indoor fireplace, lounge and heating and cooling
• Full kitchen with dishwasher, quality cookware and DeLonghi coffee machine
• Smart TV, Sonos sound system and vintage Atari
• Fast Starlink WiFi and dedicated workspace
• Oversized stargazing windows + skylights for Milky Way lovers
• Robes, slippers and local premium Dindi Naturals bathroom products

KITCHEN

Fully equipped for real cooking:

• Full kitchen with dishwasher drawer
• DeLonghi coffee machine
• Quality cookware, dining essentials & thoughtful extras
• Pantry essentials (salt, pepper, oil, marshmallow skewers + more)

OUTDOOR LIVING

The outdoor spaces are the heart of Karak:

• Private outdoor bath overlooking the valley
• Expansive deck with suspended 2 × 2 metre net hammock
• Fire pit and outdoor dining area for sunset drinks and stargazing
• Weber Q barbecue
• Forest hammock and secluded table setting
• Wide sunset views and dark skies for stargazing

Karak is an immersive eco-experience among the elements. Wildlife sightings are all part of the stay: You will likely encounter kangaroos, echidnas, eagles, yellow-tailed black cockatoos, turtles, koalas, wombats + at times, bugs.

Please do not feed or approach wildlife.

ADD-ON EXPERIENCES (OPTIONAL)

At Karak, it’s our mission to create curated eco-experiences that feel connected to both nature and community.

As part of that vision, we partner with local High Country suppliers and only stock quality, sustainable products and experiences; perfect for couples, anniversaries, or special celebrations:

• Curated Local Culinary Packages – Seasonal produce, grazing selections and premium cuts from local suppliers, delivered to your cabin. Custom cakes can also be provided for that special occasion.
• Signature Couples Wellness Experience – Back-to-back 60-minute massages with optional foot soak, delivered privately in-cabin or on-deck.
• Ice Bath Upgrade – Optional wellness experience for an invigorating boost.
• Delatite Wines: Sip & Savour – Complimentary bottle of Red, and winery tasting voucher included. Additional mini-bar wines are available for purchase.

-"The massage & food packages were both amazing. The absolute highlight was the massage on the deck with the sunset over the hills. Truly memorable." - Guest

All experiences must be pre-booked at least 48–72 hours in advance to ensure availability.

SUSTAINABLE BY DESIGN

Karak Eco Lodge is fully off-grid, designed to minimise environment impact without compromising comfort.

• 8kW solar system + 18kW battery (generator backup)
• Charcoal-filtered rainwater drinking system
• Grey water garden watering system
• Reclaimed and up-cycled materials throughout the build
• Heating + air conditioning
• Flushing toilet

-->As part of our commitment to sustainability and community, eligible cans and container deposits are donated to the local CFA brigade.

OUR STORY

Nestled at the foot of the Strathbogie Forest in Victoria’s High Country, Karak Eco Lodge is a story of reinvention, shaped by the land, time, and nature itself.

What was originally envisioned as a family-run walnut orchard has since evolved into a 700+ acre carbon-aware cattle breeding property. While many of the orchard trees still stand today, years of challenging environmental conditions, combined with an unexpected takeover by a local clan of cockatoos, ultimately brought the orchard venture to a close. And thus, the vision for Karak Eco Lodge was born.

Built largely by hand over almost three years, Karak Eco Lodge began as nothing more than an idea: to create a place where people could slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience sustainable luxury in Victoria's High Country.

The name Karak comes from the Indigenous word for the iconic Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo, a bird often seen gliding past the lodge from its elevated position above the valley.

Just days before opening in late summer 2026, bushfires swept through the High Country region. By fate, Karak was spared, while others only metres away were not so fortunate.

Today, the cockatoo is proudly embraced as a symbol of resilience, adaptation, and rebirth; a reminder that nothing is final. That philosophy lives throughout Karak Eco Lodge, where reclaimed timbers, recycled materials, and thoughtful design choices have been given a second life.

-"In nature, nothing is wasted, only transformed."


Begin your day with barista-quality coffee in the forest hammock or outdoor table setting. Stretch out on the expansive sun deck, relax in the floating 2x2m net hammock that suspends you above the landscape. Bird-watch and kangaroo-spot whilst soaking in the stunning valley view in the outdoor bath, roll out the yoga mat for a morning sun salutation, or spend the evening gathered around the fire pit under the shooting star-filled Milky Way galaxy with a glass of local wine. The sunsets behind the rolling hills tend to burn themselves into memory.

Inside, luxury meets warmth and practicality. Relax by the indoor fire on the couch, wrap yourself in luxury linen robes and slippers, and enjoy premium hair and body care products from local vendors Dindi Naturals. Set the mood with the integrated Sonos sound system or unwind with the smart TV.

The full kitchen is beautifully appointed with a drawer dishwasher and quality coffee maker. Guests can opt into curated food packages sourced from local producers, celebrating the region’s seasonal flavours, and enjoy exceptional local wine through our partnership with Delatite Wines.

For deeper relaxation, in-cabin or on-deck Couples Wellness massage experiences are available, delivered by skilled practitioners from the local community; allowing you to fully unwind without stepping back into the outside hustle & bustle.

Karak Eco Lodge values sustainability, luxury, recreation, relaxation, reconnection, eco-experiences and community. It’s a place to rekindle, reconnect with nature, and share something meaningful: with those you travel with and the local community that makes this region so special.

See our Adventure Guide for local must-sees & recommendations

Relax. Reconnect. Recreate; sustainably.

Follow us on IG: @karak.ecolodge

🤝 Proudly supporting the Emergency Services Foundation, local CFA brigades and our High Country community.

◼ Featured in Get Lost Magazine
◼ Listed with Visit Victoria through ATDW