I arrived at Hideout Three, warmly welcomed by the horses roaming the nearby paddocks. The tiny home sat right on the water’s edge of a large dam, where ducks were living their best lives.

It was indeed a tiny home, but like most, it had everything you needed: a large bed adorned with luxurious linen and big windows overlooking the water. Morning cuppas in bed are going to be a treat here! The kitchen was equipped with all the essentials and offered views into the horse paddock. At the other end of the abode, the bathroom featured delicious-smelling body wash.

As the sun set, I settled in for the evening, lighting an outdoor fire and pouring myself a glass of red wine. It was a peaceful night—exactly what my traveling soul needed.

The next day, I ventured out to explore nature, eager to find a secret swimming hole! I drove to Carrington Falls lookout, where I checked out several viewpoints and waterfalls. They were pretty spectacular, and I loved discovering the different kinds of wildflowers and streams along the way.

Feeling peckish after my adventures, I found a nearby picnic area called Nellie’s Glen. However, I didn’t eat much because I was too excited about finding that dreamy secret swimming hole! #Jackpot. And there wasn’t another human in sight—it was just nature and me, and I was in complete bliss.

That night, I settled in for an early night, snuggling up with a warm cup of tea and my book. I fell asleep, lost in visions of the day’s living dream.

The following morning, I walked around the dam and chatted with the horses before checking out of the tiny abode. I left feeling calm, with the country air in my lungs and a heart full of adventures. But there was one more spot I wanted to explore, so I did—of course!

I set out to find the ‘twisty trees’ that a little birdie had told me about, nestled in the National Park. As I made my way through the rainforest, I spotted a lizard chasing the sunshine, just like I was. And then there it was—the magical ‘twisty tree.’ It felt as if Mr. Lizard was lighting the way. The tree was magnificent, even better than any picture I had seen. I admired its beauty for a few moments before continuing on to the waterfall.

It took a lot of self-control not to jump into the falls, but I managed to keep my clothes on and walked away dry! Just as I arrived back at the car park, I spotted Mr. Superb Lyrebird—the bird I had been eager to see. And gosh, was he quick! Quicker than the sunshine-chasing lizard, that’s for sure! But oh, so lovely—just like this wonderful adventure.