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Spend five nights in Barrington Tops at Aussie Ark’s Quoll’s Cottage, a cozy mountain retreat ideal for families or groups. With a warm fireplace, BBQ, and easy access to wildlife-rich rainforests, this stay offers both comfort and wilderness.
Spend five nights in Barrington Tops at Aussie Ark’s Quoll’s Cottage, a cozy mountain retreat ideal for families or groups. With a warm fireplace, BBQ, and easy access to wildlife-rich rainforests, this stay offers both comfort and wilderness.
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Operated by Aussie Ark · Tomalla, New South Wales
Set within the scenic expanse of Barrington Tops in New South Wales, Aussie Ark’s Quoll’s Cottage embodies a rare blend of rustic comfort and wilderness immersion. This 5-night stay offers families, couples, and groups an intimate mountain retreat just 11 kilometers from the expansive Aussie Ark wildlife sanctuary, known for its conservation efforts and rewilding initiatives. The Barrington Tops area sits on the elevated plateau of the Great Dividing Range, characterized by ancient Gondwana rainforest pockets, abundant eucalyptus forests, and crystal-clear creeks carving through rugged terrain.
Quoll’s Cottage itself is a cozy, self-contained getaway with two bedrooms that accommodate up to eight guests, featuring both double beds and bunks for flexible sleeping arrangements. The cottage’s warmth is accentuated by a traditional fireplace and the convenience of BBQ facilities, creating a perfect base for evenings spent sharing stories or unwinding after day hikes and outdoor discovery. Its fully equipped kitchen allows for meal preparation using fresh, local ingredients, encouraging a hands-on, homestead experience amid nature.
The surrounding Barrington Tops National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, notable for its diverse wildlife including the elusive spotted-tail quoll, after which the cottage is named. Visitors can hike well-marked trails through cool temperate rainforests, visit waterfalls, and enjoy panoramic views from high ridges. Birdwatching and spotting lyrebirds or swamp wallabies enhance the experience.
Unlike busier national parks, the area around Aussie Ark offers a quiet refuge that fosters reconnection with the natural world without compromising comfort. This unique balance of conservation, wildlife protection, and quality accommodation makes Aussie Ark’s Quoll’s Cottage a standout destination in the Australian outdoors scene—a perfect basecamp for those seeking laid-back adventure with a conservation-conscious twist.
easy.
5 nights accommodation stay.
Suitable for individuals with basic mobility as activities focus on accommodation stay and moderate nearby walks
Quoll’s Cottage is about a 2-hour drive from Newcastle, NSW. The best access is via Tomalla Rd and local signs toward Barrington Tops.
Yes, the cottage accommodates families comfortably with bunk beds and plenty of space for up to eight guests.
To protect the local wildlife and maintain cottage hygiene, pets are generally not permitted.
Guests often glimpse native species like lyrebirds, swamp wallabies, and sometimes the elusive spotted-tail quoll.
Cell coverage is limited in the remote Barrington Tops area, making it a great place for a digital detox.
Quoll’s Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, but guests should bring or purchase their own groceries.
Barrington Tops was declared a national park in 1969 and forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area, preserving ancient ecosystems.
Aussie Ark focuses on wildlife reintroduction and habitat restoration, complementing the national park’s preservation efforts.
Aussie Ark is a conservation sanctuary located near Tomalla in New South Wales, focused on protecting and showcasing endangered Australian wildlife. The sanctuary offers guided wildlife experiences and on-site accommodation options that place visitors close to the natural habitat of species such as Tasmanian Devils and Eastern Quolls. Accommodation options include Devil’s Retreat, a spacious Barrington Tops property with four bedrooms, a self-contained kitchen, fireplaces, and outdoor BBQ facilities suitable for families and groups of up to 10 guests. Devil’s Retreat provides cozy evenings by the fire and star-lit BBQ nights, and is located approximately 11 km from the Aussie Ark sanctuary. Quoll’s Cottage is a smaller two-bedroom mountain cottage in the Barrington Tops that accommodates families, couples, or groups of up to eight guests. The cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, a warm fireplace, and BBQ facilities for relaxed, self-catered stays. Aussie Ark runs the Devils in the Wild Tours, guided by Rangers and offering close observation of endangered species in natural settings while explaining conservation programs and species recovery work. Tours and stays combine wildlife viewing with access to the New England high country, offering options from one night to multi-night stays including 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, and 8-night packages as well as open days. Visitors booking with Aussie Ark choose experiences that balance immersive wildlife encounters with comfortable, self-contained accommodation in the Barrington Tops region. Aussie Ark provides short and extended stays, from one night to week-long retreats, aligned with on-site conservation activities and guided tours.
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