Gundagai, Australia
Kimo Estate
Off-grid pastoral huts
Off-grid pastoral huts
The stay runs across an active sheep and cattle farm, with solar-powered timber huts dotted over the high ridges.
What it’s good at
What they say
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This solid, A-frame wooden structure designed by Luke Stanley Architects and located in the rolling hills overlooking the bushlands of southwestern Australia, resembles the top half of a Swiss chalet.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Historic Gundagai sits ten minutes east. Across the estate, cattle tracks and grassy hills roll uninterrupted to the horizon.
The rooms
Glazed gables open each timber eco hut to the valley, with an indoor wood stove and an outdoor cedar soaking tub.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The cedar hot tubs
Round cedar tubs sit on the tiered timber decks, heated with firewood for open-air soaks across the valley.
How it began
Owners David and Emelia Ferguson hand-built the hilltop huts themselves using local timber, diversifying their working farm after severe droughts.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.