Fossickers Hut

• Check in is between 3pm and 7pm.
• Check out is by 11am.

Fossickers Hut is a small timber pioneer style hut. It has a queen bed, and a loft accessed by a ladder with 2 extra squabs, perfect for children. Full linen, towels and bedding ais supplied, although we encourage you to bring sleeping bags for children. Queen beds are made up with 100% cotton linen. All beds have either wool or feather duvets.

 We think the Fossickers Hut best suits either a couple, or a family of up to 4.

The kitchen is a lean-to, partly open air space with a gas ring and a coal range for cooking. There is bench space for food preparation and hot water for dishes.  All the pots, cutlery and utensils you'll need for cooking and eating are provided.  Cool food storage is a chilly-bin in the camp kitchen. Replacement cold packs for longer stays will be provided.

Some pantry basics are provided - cooking oil, salt, pepper, tea and sugar.

The camp bathroom is situated on the deck to the side of the hut and the facilities consist of a cosy, partially covered in outdoor shower and sink, both with instant hot water provided by a gas califont.  A small distance away is the pleasant-to-use composting toilet. There is also a wood-fired outdoor bath with river views for soaking in.

There is no mains power at Fossickers Hut - it is completely off-the-grid. Solar power provides lighting and also phones can be charged at the hut via the solar power source. Energy for hot water and cooking is supplied via LPG gas bottles.

There is no mobile reception down at the hut, but Spark mobile phone reception can usually be found on the driveway, otherwise Canvastown, 5km away is your nearest reception point. Phones can be charged at the hut via the solar power source.

There is a small woodburner inside the hut which keeps it cosy, and a coal range on the deck, which provides heat outside.

Fossicker's Hut is open for Winter stays, but bear in mind that you're booking an off-grid escape - without the usual luxuries of a fully powered home. Glamping is still a form of camping!

Fossicker's Hut has lots of warm bedding, a wood-burner in the hut, and lots of other elements to make your stay cosy and atmospheric. If you book a stay in winter, bring your sense of adventure, brush up on your fire-lighting skills, and be prepared for the elements!

Yes - Fossickers Hut can accommodate 2 children in the loft bedroom. There are safety considerations with the property - in particular - there is a river nearby, and some steep sections in the bush surrounding the hut, so children do need to be supervised carefully. We think Fossickers is best suited to couples, or families with school aged children.

Fossickers Hut is a strictly 'no dog' campsite (with no exceptions), and is not suitable for horses.

Fossickers Hut is very private, and well tucked into the bush on Craig and Jodie's property. 

Access to Fossickers Hut is by a short but steep walking track. Your car will be parked in a safe car park on the property and all your luggage and supplies will be transported up the hill by your hosts, Craig and Jodie. The walk requires a moderate level of fitness! It takes about 10 minutes. It can get muddy, especially in the Spring, Winter and Autumn months, so make sure you bring some appropriate footwear and a sense of adventure. On departure, your gear will be transported back down the track for you.

No, there are no campfires allowed at Fossickers Hut

• Food and drink - make sure you bring all the food and drink you need for your stay, including tea, coffee, cooking oil etc.
• Walking shoes or boots for walking up up to the hut and exploring the property.
• Warm clothes - it can be very chilly in the mornings and at night. A warm jersey and long pants are a must.
• Shower and bath toiletries - don’t forget your eco-friendly bubble bath if you’re partial to froth in your outdoor bath!
• Insect repellent and sunscreen - A must have! (Jodie makes a really effective all natural ingredients insect repellent which is for sale at the hut for $10 a jar)
• Towels for swimming.

The property is a large, wild and bush clad property, with some sections of steep slopes, and uneven bush tracks, where extra care needs to be taken.  There are water hazards on the property, in particular, the nearby river - caution needs to be exercised in and around the river and at certain times when there has been a lot of rain, it may not be suitable for swimming. It's very important to follow the safety guidelines and terms that you’ll find in our booking terms and in your guide found inside the hut.

Yes, - single night stays during the week (Sun - Thursday) are bookable with a $40 surcharge. There is a strict two night minimum for weekend nights ( Fri/Sat). However, where there is a single night gap between bookings that falls on a Friday and Saturday night, it may be possible to book that single night with a surcharge of $40. If you are interested in this option, please email us with your date request.