Piccolino

Summary: Piccolino offers a relaxing Australian bushland escape situated in the Greater Blue Mountains wilderness. If you love and appreciate the raw beauty of the Australian landscape, relish the opportunity to unwind in natural surroundings, breathe in the clear mountain air and awaken your senses with the sounds of the trickling water of the river, this is the place for you. When we say we want our guests to relax, we mean it. You will find no wi-fi, internet or mobile phone reception here. Come fully prepared to disconnect and recharge. This property is part of Regional NSW. The Space: Piccolino is a self-catered, private retreat, allowing our guests to experience the seclusion and ruggedness of the Aussie bush in comfort. Our tiny house has a small footprint on the environment, designed for minimal impact on the surrounding wilderness. Piccolino comes with a fully equipped kitchen, with microwave, stovetop, pots and pans and mini-fridge and outdoor barbecue. Coffee, tea, sugar, olive oil, salt and pepper are provided. Our facilities follow ecologically sustainable principles, including a composting toilet. Our water supply is sourced from rainwater tanks. Biodegradable soaps, shampoos and conditioners are supplied. If bringing your own, we ask that you use suitable products to reduce the impact on our environment. The tiny house is air-conditioned so you’ll stay cosy in winter and cool in summer. Kick back in some comfy chairs around the fire pit with a favourite beverage. Firewood is supplied. Guest Access: We have contactless check-in allowing you to come and go as you please. There are more than 100 acres at your disposal, with several bush tracks through the property just waiting for you to explore, on foot or mountain bike. There’s plenty to do nearby: walks to the Glow Worm Tunnel, Newnes Ruins and ancient indigenous rock art at Mayingu Marragu, visit the Gang Gang Gallery and Blast Furnace Park, try some fishing at Lake Wallace and Lake Lyall or meander through Mayfield Gardens. Sample some local produce at the Jannei Goat Dairy, Craftworks Distillery or check out the unique Secret Creek Café and wildlife sanctuary. Award winning Wolgan Valley Eco Tours is highly recommended for guided walking tours and hikes and offers a unique, low impact experience offered by local, expert guides. https://www.wolganvalleyecotours.com.au/ Visit https://tourism.lithgow.com/ or contact us for more info. The Neighborhood: If you love and appreciate the raw beauty of the Australian landscape, relish the opportunity to unwind in natural surroundings, breathe in the clear mountain air and awaken your senses with the sounds of the trickling water of the river, the native birds and the breeze through the tall gum forest, this is the place for you. Surrounded by the World Heritage listed Wollemi National Park and bordered by the Gardens of Stone National Park and the Newnes State Forest, our property offers guests endless opportunities to explore local bushwalking tracks including the famous Glow Worm Tunnel, take guided tours of the historical ruins at Newnes and the old train line, climb the famous Donkey Mountain, visit ancient Aboriginal caves and rock paintings and explore the region via the countless gazetted four wheel drive tracks in the local area. Other attractions nearby are the Three Sisters, Katoomba, Scenic World and Blue Mountains National Park (about 1 hour away). Jenolan Caves, about 1 hr 20 mins away. The nearest town, Wallerawang, is 15 mins drive away. Lithgow, a larger regional centre, is 25 mins drive away. Getting Around: You will need a car to access the property. There is a dirt track to access your accommodation, which is accessible to 2WD vehicles. To get to our property, there will be a short drive on a dirt track. Some sections of the dirt track may be unsuitable for modified or lowered vehicles due to unevenness of the track. The closest train station is Lithgow Station, which has several trains each day running between Central Station in Sydney, through to Lithgow and beyond to Bathurst and return. If you require car hire, try one of the following: Hertz Car Rental Lithgow Downtown Zig Zag Motel, 70 Chifley Rd, Lithgow - 0447 325 255 Thrifty Car and Truck Rental Lithgow 220 Main Street, Lithgow - (02) 6352 1106 Other Things to Note: - There is no mobile reception, no wifi or internet access at this property. Please come prepared to totally disconnect! - If you wish to make a phone call, the nearest reception point is back up the Wolgan Road in the direction you came, approximately 10 minutes away. - Please enjoy the use of the outdoor fire pit provided (not to be used in a fire ban). - No smoking in the tiny house. - No pets allowed. Local tour operators: To make the most of your stay, we recommend that you consider booking a tour. These tours are very popular, so be sure to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend: Wolgan Valley Ecotours - https://www.wolganvalleyecotours.com.au/ Detour 4WD adventures - https://www.detouradventures.com.au/wolgan-valley.html Blue Mountains Climbing School - https://climbingschool.com.au/guiding/wolgan-valley/ Interaction with Guests: Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat with you.