Listings for Australia
Billabong Bed and Breakfast
Luxury accommodation set on an island, surrounded by our own private 2 acre lake. The lake is stocked with fish and there's abundant birdlife (a bird-watchers paradise). Billabong is on a 5 acre property, which we have nurtured since arriving four years ago. We grow everything organically, and have a great variety of citrus, mangos and paw paws. We also grow lychees, mangosteen, durians, jackfruit, passionfruit, macadamia and cashew nuts. Enjoy a tropical gourmet breakfast of organic home-grown and local produce on the spacious deck overlooking the lake. Stroll around our organic fruit orchard, relax by the lake, or walk to the local beach.
Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm
We invite you to share our lifestyle and our commitment to environmental conservation. Solar power, privately owned World Heritage rainforest, organic permaculture orchard - a tropical Eden where the rainforest meets the reef. Stay in your own private high-set timber cottage at the edge of our rainforest. The cottage, with a balcony which overhangs the creek, has a stunning view to Mt Sorrow in all its moods. You can relax on the balcony in the peace and quiet, listen to the water flowing over the rapids in the creek, enjoy a tropical fruit breakfast based around our own organically grown produce, and walk in our rainforest or along the wide, yellow sandy beach at Cape Tribulation.
Clearview Farm Retreat
Clearview Farm is located in the magnificent Strezlecki Ranges, a uniquely Australian mountain bush setting. It's a 30 acre organic farm with an apple orchard, free-range poultry, nursery, cottage garden and a 50 seat restaurant serving gourmet country food and wines. Self-catering is available in two cottages, or choose to be pampered in the country farmhouse, cottage or cabin. Clearview is located in gourmet deli country, with access to wineries, cheese factories and crafts. Close to Mt Worth State Park, Clearview is ideally suited for bushwalking, mountain bike riding, bird-watching and sightseeing. A special treat at Clearview is the large outdoor spa - wonderful in any weather.
Eden at Fogg Dam
A place to relax and get back to nature. Comfort in the bush with prolific birds, fauna and flora, salt water pool, shaded verandahs, overhead fans plus air-conditioning on 102 acres registered with Land for Wildlife - half native bush and half certified organic exotic tropical fruit farm. You’ll be on the doorstep of Fogg Dam nature reserve, described as ‘a biologist’s dream’ and a paradise for bird-watchers and photographers. Explore the dam from its observation decks and boardwalks. Take a picnic breakfast to enjoy the sunrise while listening to the dawn chorus. Sunsets can be magical and night skies perfect for star gazing. Nearby tourist attractions include eco and crocodile spotting cruises on the Adelaide River.
Heron on Earth
Solar house on a 5 acre farm (farmed organically for 20 years) in the small fishing village of Port Sorell. There's a river at the end of the street and the bay is only minutes away - bikes and canoes are available. The farm provides you with a wide range of organic food - the first fresh vegetable in spring is asparagus (Sep-Nov) and raspberries ripen around Christmas. At most other times there are strawberries, lettuce, silver beet, parsley, carrots, potatoes and lots more. Sweet corn (Feb-March), tomatoes from mid January and then there is a variety of beans, peas and onions, cucurbits, apples, pears, peaches, blackcurrants and lots of herbs.
McLeod Ecofarm
A unique organic farm stay experience, where no man made chemicals or pesticides are used at any point during the farm's production process. This historic 270 hectare farm is set in the middle of the French Island National Park. More than 1500 varieties of fruit and vegetables are organically grown in 1.5 acres of luscious vegetable gardens. This produce, along with our own meat and free-range eggs, is used in all the gourmet restaurant meals. Tee-off on one of Australia's totally organic 9-hole golf courses, where the greens and fairways are 100% pesticide free. Cycle over 40kms of bike trails around the island, which is also home to the world's largest disease-free koala population.
Mount Ophir Estate
Unique homestead retreat on a large converted winery in the middle of Australia's oldest wine growing region. Built in 1893, Mount Ophir is classified under the National Trust and has a large number of refurbished historic buildings. A working farm with emu and elk, the estate is again producing wine (from organic Shiraz grapes). The 140 acre organic farm is also working towards sustainable self-sufficiency. The culinary preparation is mostly Provençale-style farm food, locally produced according to permaculture and organic principles. This includes game (such as emu and venison), vegetables, stone and citrus fruits, olives and nuts - all of which are produced here on the property.
Pardalote Cottage
Traditional blue mountains cottage in half an acre of established and private cool climate gardens. The cottage is in a very quiet location yet close to the village and the National Park with its spectacular walks and wildlife. It is self-catering, but breakfast supplies are provided for two days and wherever possible these are organic. The milk, butter, cereal, bread, tea and coffee are all organic. Eggs are from our own free-range chickens and jams are made with fruit from our own trees. Our lovely cottage garden is maintained on organic principles, and guests are welcome to use any of the herbs from the circular herb garden. We can prepare a hamper to be waiting for you on your arrival.
Pine End Bed and Breakfast
Certified organic property specialising in seasonal vegetables, herbs, eggs, fruits, nuts. Pine End is a traditional hosted B&B in a classic Australian homestead, situated on over 6 rural acres on the south west fringe of Sydney near the Burragorang Valley. Hearty country breakfasts are served each morning. Gourmet picnic baskets and 3 course dinners are available with prior arrangement. All meals are prepared from the farm's own produce or from locally sourced organic ingredients. All dairy products, including cheese, yogurt, butter and ice cream are made on the premises. Cheese workshops held regularly. We are enthusiastic ambassadors for the organic industry and the international Slow Food Movement.
Waterbreath Retreat
Waterbreath Retreat was created as an oasis of stillness and spiritualness. Located in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, about 90 minutes drive north of Brisbane, at the head of the beautiful Mary Valley, and within the world-renowned permaculture village of Crystal Waters. From the beautiful guesthouse gaze out towards rolling hills and undulating slopes, while the sounds of a myriad of birds enchant your spirit. An extensive orchard with 25 different species of fruit trees and a fully functioning vegetable garden can amply feed you if need be. Otherwise, organic produce is available from the bulk buying group within Crystal Waters, or it can be obtained from local markets.
Whitsunday Organic Bed and Breakfast
Relax and unwind in our eco-friendly lodging nestled in a tropical organic garden in Airlie Beach, overlooking the magnificent Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Our house has been designed with sustainable features in mind, and reflects our philosophy of sustainable living. Our fragrant garden is planted with organic native fruit and nut trees and tropical plants. 3 course organic breakfast (taken on the balcony) and dinner. We pride ourselves in using wholesome organic ingredients - fresh tropical fruits and vegetables, and organic chicken. Our menu includes locally caught fish. In season we use fresh garden vegetables, salad greens and herbs from our own organic vegetable garden.
