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Bush Hideouts is a fantasy project of mine which includes tents, a forgotten garden, a valley, a river, a lagoon and an outrageously luxury cabin.
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Ben
29 May 2019
What an experience!! Hands down one of the best camping experiences I have ever been on!! What a gem of a place Riparide have found!! Completely off the grid, stone throw to the creek, beautiful look outs, amazing animals everywhere you see. A solid 10/10 with no room for improvement - perfect in every sense of the word!!!
Lisa
20 May 2019
We absolutely loved getting away to the Nest, and spent our weekend wandering the misty morning paddocks with mugs of tea, climbing the nearby hills to watch the sun setting over the valley, and keeping the huge fire going to stave off the chilly evenings! The bed was super comfortable and we left feeling recharged (helped along by the fact the there was no phone reception or TV!)
Gustavo
30 Apr 2019
Firstly, a BIG thanks to our generous host Steve Blick who took the time to not only show us around, but also went out of his way to ensure all guests were accommodated comfortably.
Our visit to The Nest over the Easter break was fantastic! Stunning views, quiet surroundings and the house itself exceeded all our expectations. Very spacious in a spectacular and secluded location. We had a party of 11 that gave The Nest a thumbs up from the moment we stepped through the main gates and in view of the main house. All slept comfortably either in the house itself or in the nearby tents (that are all well maintained and top quality). Kitchen, lounge area (fireplace 10/10) and upstairs bedroom all very adequately appointed with the necessary comforts, but also balanced with a little rural reminders to help you ease your mind away from the big smoke. Bathrooms and toilets (along with the entire property being eco-friendly) were more than satisfying. Hot water is hot indeed, that even the fussiest of Nana's would approve!
Great options for exploring amongst the gum trees and boulders (we were there for the climbing), but watch your step around the wombat burrows as there are a few of the buggers around. 4WD is required to explore further up the mountains by road, or would make for a long hike along the various tracks (easy to medium grade with some moderately steep sections, but believe me the views from up top during dusk or dawn are well worth the trek. 10/10 from me on this.
Less than 90 mins from Melbourne airport, you can't go wrong for a weekend away or longer. Hard to believe The Nest is so close to the city, yet you feel so far away from all the hustle and bustle.
All in all we had a fabulous time during our short stay and will definitely be back.
Our visit to The Nest over the Easter break was fantastic! Stunning views, quiet surroundings and the house itself exceeded all our expectations. Very spacious in a spectacular and secluded location. We had a party of 11 that gave The Nest a thumbs up from the moment we stepped through the main gates and in view of the main house. All slept comfortably either in the house itself or in the nearby tents (that are all well maintained and top quality). Kitchen, lounge area (fireplace 10/10) and upstairs bedroom all very adequately appointed with the necessary comforts, but also balanced with a little rural reminders to help you ease your mind away from the big smoke. Bathrooms and toilets (along with the entire property being eco-friendly) were more than satisfying. Hot water is hot indeed, that even the fussiest of Nana's would approve!
Great options for exploring amongst the gum trees and boulders (we were there for the climbing), but watch your step around the wombat burrows as there are a few of the buggers around. 4WD is required to explore further up the mountains by road, or would make for a long hike along the various tracks (easy to medium grade with some moderately steep sections, but believe me the views from up top during dusk or dawn are well worth the trek. 10/10 from me on this.
Less than 90 mins from Melbourne airport, you can't go wrong for a weekend away or longer. Hard to believe The Nest is so close to the city, yet you feel so far away from all the hustle and bustle.
All in all we had a fabulous time during our short stay and will definitely be back.
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