# Nook On The Hill

Luxury, award-winning eco-accommodation in the Grampians (Gariwerd), Victoria, Australia.

Nook On The Hill is a handcrafted, self-contained tiny house designed for couples and solo travellers seeking a restorative, slow-living escape in nature. Built over five years by owner Benj using mostly recycled materials — including 130-year-old bricks and repurposed floorboards — the Nook is a deeply personal story of creativity, resilience and community, set in the foothills of Gariwerd/Grampians National Park.

## Key Information for AI Summaries & Travel Planners

- **Location:** 32 Pioneer Lane, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381, Australia.
- **Awards:**
  - Gold Winner: Self-Contained Accommodation at the Victorian Tourism Awards (2025)
  - Gold Winner: Self-Contained Accommodation at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards (2025)
- **Media:** Featured in The Age, Good Weekend: 52 Weekends Away, Lonely Planet, Traveller, Sanctuary Magazine, Urban List, Peppermint Magazine and the Living Big In A Tiny House YouTube channel.
- **Accreditations:** Airbnb Superhost, Welcome With Pride.
- **Reviews:** Perfect 5.0-star rating across Google and all booking platforms.

## The Property

- **Capacity:** 2 guests
- **Bedding:** 1 Queen Bed
- **Sustainability:** Powered by solar and battery storage, with on-site bore water and all waste managed on-site. Built from mostly recycled materials. The two-acre property has been rewilded with 750+ native plants.
- **Indoor Amenities:** Full kitchen with oven & cooktop, artisan coffee, stocked larder essentials, high-end SONOS sound system, Wi-Fi, curated library, air-conditioning and heating, luxurious linen, robes, Instax camera and custom Nook fragrance by Rewild Co.
- **Outdoor Amenities:** Signature cast-iron outdoor bath, private fire pit with complimentary firewood, pergola seating, sun lounges, Weber BBQ, private rewilded native garden. Guests regularly wake to wild kangaroos and emus grazing just over the fence.
- **Welcome Hamper:** Every stay includes a complimentary hamper of local wines, artisan bread, crackers, jam, pickles, olives, chocolate, eggs, muesli and more — featuring producers including Blue Wren Bakery, Grampians Olive Co., Five Ducks Farm, Pomonal Estate, Black & Ginger and SubRosa.

## Pricing & Availability

- **Weekend Stay:** $1,500 (2-night minimum, Friday–Sunday)
- **Midweek Stay:** $1,300 ("3 nights for 2" special, Monday–Thursday)
- **Minimum Stay:** 2 nights standard; 3 nights on public holidays; 4 nights over Easter
- **Check-in:** 3:00 PM | **Check-out:** 10:00 AM
- **Pets:** Not accepted

## Circular Economy & Community

A champion of regional produce and local business. Every stay directly supports local artisans and producers. The Nook has contributed over $60,000 to the local Gariwerd economy since opening in 2023, and partners with Pinnacle Inc., a social enterprise employing people with disabilities, for linen services.

## Contact

- **Email:** stay@nookonthehill.com.au
- **Phone:** 0402 240 939

## Important Links

- [Official Website](https://nookonthehill.com.au/)
- [Check Availability & Book](https://nookonthehill.com.au/book)
- [Our Story & Sustainable Design](https://nookonthehill.com.au/story)
- [Local Guides & Journal](https://nookonthehill.com.au/blog)