Discover the ultimate retreat...

where you can escape the bustle of civilisation yet remain conveniently close to Beechworth and Wodonga. This secluded and completely self-sufficient cottage offers total privacy and an unmatched sense of serenity.

 

Picture yourself waking up to the gentle chorus of bird song and… nothing else.

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“Pure bliss! The tranquil bush setting put us at ease from the moment

we arrived, and the cosy cottage made our getaway unforgettable.

Already counting down the days until we’re back!”

- Sophie & Kurtis Wyatt | Ipswich

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Where we are

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Uniquely situated in the middle of the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park (www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/chiltern-mt-pilot-national-park ) with sweeping views across a picturesque dam and bushland all around, Blue Gate Cottage offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature (without missing out on mod cons). Spot kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, echidnas, goannas and plenty more, or befriend friendly goats next door - every moment here is touched by nature’s magic. 

 

Explore nearby towns time forgot, or simply laze on the verandah with a good book. Watch spectacular sunsets and, at night, the near-complete darkness offers unforgettable star-filled skies.

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What you can expect

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Inside & out, you’ll find all the comforts needed for a relaxing stay:

• a super-comfortable king-size bed

• relaxed lounge

• fully equipped kitchen

• separate bathroom with shower 

• BBQ

• spacious dining areas indoors and out

• Espresso coffee machine

• Well-stocked library of books, games and DVDs (yes, there's also a DVD player)

• Binoculars for wildlife watching

 

Whatever the season, you’ll be comfortable with air conditioning in summer and a cosy fireplace in winter.

 

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What makes it so special

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Although Blue Gate Cottage feels worlds away from the hustle & bustle of 'normal' life, it’s positioned right between the historic charm of Beechworth and the conveniences of Wodonga. Enjoy day trips to other quaint little towns nearby, like Yackandandah and Chiltern, explore wineries, sample local artisan fare, browse boutique shops, and delve into the region’s rich gold rush heritage before returning to the tranquility of your private bush retreat. Best of all, you’re close enough to the Hume Freeway for an easy drive from Melbourne, yet completely without the usual traffic noise. 

 

For adventurers and creatives 

The area surrounding Blue Gate Cottage offers endless opportunities not only for nature-lovers and adventurers, but also for photographers and artists. Trails for hiking & biking wind through the national park that envelops the property. There's also plenty of flora and fauna to explore (goannas, variety of lizzards,  koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, wombats,  ringtail possums, antechinus and sugar gliders) with unexpected vistas at every turn. And the minimal light pollution after dark ensures truly breathtaking night skies.
 

For bird lovers 

More than 200 bird species have made their home in the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park, including two of Australia's most threatened birds – the Swift Parrot and the Regent Honeyeater, which we have regularly seen here. Following is a list of other birds we have spotted here so far:

White faced heron and white neck heron, galahs, magpies,  babblers, rainbow bee-eaters, gang-gang cockatoos, bronze-wing pigeons, peaceful dove, butcher bird, crows, cuckoo-shrike, curlew, diamond dove, ducks, eagles, hawks, wrens, finches, noisy friar bird, tawny frogmouth, rufous honeyeater, ibis, kingfisher, kookaburra, lorikeet, mud-lark, mistletoebird, barking owl, pardalote, king parrots, plovers, thrush, raven, Eastern rosella, shag, sparrow, Eastern spinebill, variety of shallows, willie wagtail, warbler, wattlebird, turquoise parrot, square tailed kite, tree creeper.

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“As a passionate bird enthusiast, I was in absolute heaven at Blue Gate Cottage!

From the regal White-Faced Heron gliding across the dam to the curious Gang-Gangs

overhead, and even a delightful Tawny Frogmouth spotted at dusk, every moment

was a new discovery. This place is an avian paradise!

I’m already planning my next visit.”

- Ron Sidebottom | Ballarat

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