Yarriambiance - Greenhills Tavern

100% Recommended
5 people
No pets
Yarriambiance (noun), Yar-ri-am-bi-ance:
"A feeling or mood associated with fresh air, open spaces, big skies, stunning sunsets, starry nights, open fires and the sounds of nature, on the banks of the Yarriambiack Creek"

Do you want a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, the frustration of traffic congestion, from noise and pollution? Well, come and experience the ‘Yarriambiance’ of our unique rural escape.

Stay 2 nights, and for the price of a 5kg bag of carrots 🥕 🥕 (currently under $10) you can stay an extra night!!

See further details below.....

The Greenhills Tavern started off it's life in the early 1900's and was used as a farm workshop. In the early 2000's, your host Paul decided that he was going to restore it into a workable shed for storage. It then became a 'mens shed'. Then it became a music studio. Finally it morphed into the "Greenhills Tavern", after 15 years of work. Part rustic shack, part log cabin, part retro hideway, it has been restored lovingly, using up-cycled material found from around the farm, and the local area.

Some of the original bush posts still feature as supports in the living area. Pressed tin has been used for the fireplace surrounds, as well as featuring in the kitchen and bathroom areas. The main living area interior walls have been clad with the floor boards of an old barn. The ceiling has been clad with the original corrugated iron that came off the main homestead on the property.

The living area comes complete with an open fireplace, kitchen, dining & bathroom facilities, as well as mod-cons like Wi-Fi, netflix & audio system.

In the bedroom, exposed trusses feature from an old farm shed. The walls have been clad with split pine logs and used lining boards, while the ceiling is a natural timber finish. The exterior cladding of the bedroom is the original corrugated iron off the 'chaff' shed, which used to stand next door to the stable.

Both buildings have been fully insulated, so they are cosy and warm in winter, and cool in summer, with split system air conditioning, gas heating and the open fireplace complimenting the temperature control of the rooms.

The outdoor verandah area consists of a 4 burner BBQ, outdoor bar, (which used to be a counter out of a bank), an outdoor wood heater for those cold nights, and an irrigated grassed area with a hammock and deluxe folding outdoor chairs available for guests to use, while sitting under the peppercorn tree in the middle of the grassed area.

Around the property there are many old historic farm buildings, including an original 'boundary riders' hut (circa 1870's).

The Yarriambiack Creek is the western boundary of the property, and is a haven for birds and wildlife such as kangaroos & wallabies. Ancient river redgums run along the creek which provide for nice shady spots in summer. The creek relies on seasonal rainfall, and when running, is deep enough for swimming or paddling around in a kayak. When dry, the creek bed makes a fantastic walking track.

If you are looking for a unique family holiday, or you are an artist and want to do some songwriting or painting, or just need to get out of the rat race and chill out, then this could be just the place for you.

If you need more space to bring other family and friends, we also have these additional options on the property.

- Tiny House (check out the listing for "Mayfair v2.0"). Suitable for 2 people.

- Tiny House Truck (check out the listing for "The International"). Suitable for up to 5 people.

- Campsite. Suitable for up to 4 caravans/RV's/campers, or 20 people. Complete with decking, green grass, campfire pits, mains water, power and amenities block.

Please message the host if you would like to enquire about using any of the above.

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Stay 2 nights, and for the price of a 5kg bag of carrots 🥕 🥕 (currently under $10) you can stay an extra night!! **

All you need to do to claim your extra night, is book a 2 night stay through any of the usual channels, and then like/tag us on your socials with your bag of carrots, and we will add an extra night to your stay...simple as that!!

Things are tough at the moment with cost of living pressures, so it's just our way of trying to give people a break, without it costing you a fortune.

In addition, we will have two very happy camels who love getting selfies with our guests 🤳, so it's a win win :)

**Offer not available on long weekends or school holidays.


GUEST ACCESS
Guest will have access to the cabin and the surrounding except our private property.

Respect of Property & Other Guests
- We expect you to leave the property as you found it.
- There may also be other guests staying at the property during your stay. The guest sites are far enough away from each other, so that you can keep your privacy. Alternatively, there may be opportunities to socialise with other guests, but that is entirely up to you.
- Guests are attracted to this location for the natural environment, and the sounds of the birds and wildlife that live along the Yarriambiack Creek. Please do not disturb the tranquillity of the property with loud music and boisterous behaviour. Please respect the environment, and other guests that may be staying at the property.
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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom
3 beds
1 bathroom
Air conditioning
BBQ
Hammock

Details

  • Check in after 2:00pm
    Check out before 10:00am
  • Minimum booking: 2 nights
Cancellation Policy: 

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

Please note, the property is 'pet friendly' but we respectfully ask that pets are not taken inside of the accommodation. A kennel is provided in the grounds of the accommodation.

Respect of Property & Other Guests

We expect you to leave the property as you found it. Rubbish bins are provided, and please wash and clean any dishes and cooking equipment prior to leaving.

There may also be other guests staying at the property during your stay. The guest sites are far enough away from each other, so that you can keep your privacy. Alternatively, there may be opportunities to socialise with other guests, but that is entirely up to you.

Guests are attracted to this location for the natural environment, and the sounds of the birds and wildlife that live along the Yarriambiack Creek. Please do not disturb the tranquility of the property with loud music and boisterous behaviour. Please respect the environment, and other guests that may be staying at the property.

Prices

  • Base Price $160 / night
  • Security Deposit $200
  • Extra People $10 / night after 2 people
  • Discounts 
    20% discount for bookings of 7 nights or longer

    40% discount for bookings of 28 nights or longer

Finding fulfillment

Based on traveller reviews, these are the top fulfilling moments experienced while staying here. Learn more

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Reviews (6)

100% Recommended

Malo

23 Jul 2025
The best part of Paul’s Tavern was the retro feel of the living room. With awesome music collection, it felt like we “time travelled” to the era of cassettes, CDs and VHS’s. The ambience was peaceful.... A perfect escape to nature and night sky. Our family unanimously decided to come again. Thanks Paul for your hospitality and warmth.
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Serena

8 Jul 2025
Loved our stay, we combined using both the camping site and the tavern for a perfect winter getaway. Gorgeous camping spot near the creek bed complete with frog pond, and enjoyed the fire pit on a cle...ar night. The tavern/cabin was rustic, comfortable and warm with quick working heaters and lovely fire place, great music and DVD selection. Comfy beds, great shower. We loved the camels too! The little town of Murtoa is 12 mins away with a Foodworks and cafe. Definitely recommend, thank you Paul and Keren!
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Tamara

7 Apr 2024
Amazing place! We especially loved the camels. Thank you so much, Paul :)
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Host

Paul
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Jung, Victoria, Australia
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Paul lives on a 50 acre property in Western Victoria with his wife Keren, two daughters Eva & Elsa, and their adopted greyhounds Ellie and Snoopy. They have spent many years renovating and restoring this historic farming property, and have now decided to share their piece of paradise with anyone that truly needs to get away from it all, and appreciate nature at it's best. We love our property, we hope you do to!
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Adventures on the Property

These are the exclusive natural wonders and outdoor activities within the property boundaries.

Yarriambiack Creek Exploring

When the creek is dry, the creek bed becomes a great walking trail. Follow it along and see what treasures you may discover along the creek bed, whilst the birdlife above will keep your ears entertained for the duration of your exploration.

Yarriambiack Creek Paddling

If the creek has water in it, drop a line in and try your luck, dip your toes in, or if you really want to, totally submerge yourself. Both adult and children’s kayaks are available for hire from your hosts.

Outdoor Equipment Provided

Enjoy the outdoors with the following equipment included in your stay.

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Note : There may not be any water in the creek for kayaking (depends on seasonal rainfall), but there are many waterholes around in the local area.

Location

The map shows the listing location and awesome adventures nearby.

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Adventures Nearby

Here are some details about the adventures nearby. Refer to the map for their location.

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Murtoa Stick Shed

The National Heritage Listed Murtoa Stick Shed was built as an emergency grain store built during World War Two. Referred to ‘Cathedral of the Wimmera’ it's unmilled tall timber poles and history created a fascinating place to visit. And it's a dog-friendly attraction.

Woods Farming Heritage Museum

Wood’s Farming and Heritage Museum is home to an incredible display of old farming as well as household memorabilia.

Some of them date back to as far as the 1920s, with so much more to offer than just the tractors of days gone by.
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Silo Art Trail

The Silo Art Trail was always one of those things I'd heard about because of my parents or their friends. They would post images on their Facebook of the silos while on their grey nomad adventure around Australia. "Why would I bother checking them out when there's so much great street art in Melbourne?" was my standard reply when it was brought up. To be fair, the scale and detail of the few works I checked out on this drive weren't too dissimilar to what you can see on Wellington Street in Collingwood, but it's the way they stick out from the neighbouring landscape that truly catches you off guard. More than that though, the Silo Trail is a bait and switch, so you're forced to check out all the tin shed towns along the way. The op shops, pubs and rusting buildings were just as interesting as the silos that draw you into the region.
Rupanyup Silo Art

Rupanyup Silo Art

We saw the incredible work of Russian mural artist Julia Volchkova.
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The Silo Art Trail

Leura Log Cabin and Warracknabeal are smack bang in the middle of the Silo Art Trail. It's a 200km stretch of road running from the Rupanyup to Patchewollock that has six stunning pieces of artwork painted onto grain silos. Three of them are within 20 minutes of the cabin, and they are all worth checking out!

Little Desert National Park

In excess of 670 species of native plants have been identified in the National Park, representing about one fifth of Victoria's indigenous flora.

The eastern area includes widespread heathlands, with banksia, tea-tree and sheoak, and beautiful spring flowering species. Explore woodlands of yellow and red gum and swamps and clay flats of melaleuca in the western area. The National Park has a number of sign posted walks, ranging from 30 minutes to three days duration. These are in the eastern block of the park, and are accessible by 2WD vehicles.
$160per night