Be the first to stay in these new off-grid tiny homes across Victoria

Taylah Darnell Taylah Darnell
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Small stays built for big escapes.

Every now and then, we all need to switch off – not just from our phones, but from the traffic, the deadlines, the noise of city life. One of those off-grid, no-reception kind of escapes that allow us to breathe a little deeper, sleep a little longer and return home feeling fully refreshed. Looking for an excuse? Tiny Away just opened six new tiny homes across Victoria.

All about Tiny Away’s latest tiny homes

Launched in 2017, Tiny Away was born from a simple idea – to give city dwellers a chance to escape the grind and recharge in nature. Nine years and over 500 tiny homes later, and the Victoria-based company are welcoming six new additions to the family.

Golden Hour Hideaway by Tine Away in Glenlyon, Victoria
Each new tiny home promises seclusion in nature. (Image: Supplied)

While each retreat offers something different, they all share a few common characteristics. Primarily, a serene location that promises seclusion, privacy and full immersion in nature. Each one is crafted with sustainable materials, designed to not only respect its surroundings but enhance them. Compact by nature, the tiny homes also consume less energy and use fewer resources, guided by a leave-no-trace philosophy.

“These new additions underscore Tiny Away’s commitment to creating low-impact, high-experience stays," said cofounder Jeff Yeo. “From forest hideaways to coastal sanctuaries, each home is thoughtfully placed to nurture both nature and guest wellbeing."

Hollow Mountain Getaway in the Grampians, Victoria
Off-grid living meets luxury at each Tiny Away retreat. (Image: Supplied)

But going off-grid doesn’t have to mean roughing it. Despite being small in size, the tiny homes are thoughtfully equipped with modern comforts. Guests can enjoy a kitchenette with cooking essentials, split air-conditioning and a bathroom complete with toilet, hand basin and gas-heated shower.

Where are the six new tiny homes?

Tiny Away has retreats in both Australia and around the world, including all states bar the NT and ACT, as well as New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan and Europe. Luckily for Aussies, the six new additions will be on home soil, in Victoria to be exact. Here’s where to find them.

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Bush Serenity by the Sea

Bush Serenity by the Sea in Bolwarra, Victoria
Stay in bushland just minutes from the sea. (Image: Supplied)

It’s all in the name here – think bird-filled bushland just minutes from the coast. Bush Serenity by the Sea can be found in Bolwarra, just under an hour’s drive from Port Fairy. Grab a coffee in the historic town of Portland before exploring local boutiques or tackling the Great South West Walk . It’s one of the country’s best spots for whale-watching during migration season, so keep your eyes peeled!

Hollow Mountain Getaway

Hollow Mountain Getaway in the Grampians, Victoria
Venture into the heart of Grampians National Park. (Image: Supplied)

The Grampians National Park is already home to one of the most spectacular road trips in Australia. Now, it boasts one of the most spectacular tiny homes, too. Hollow Mountain Getaway sits at the base of the park’s iconic Hollow Mountain – hence its name. The beautifully designed tiny home may tempt some to stay inside, but head outdoors to discover scenic lookouts, towering cliffs, local wildlife and Indigenous rock art.

Heartstone Hill

Heartstone Hill in Wendesley, Victoria
Take a dip in the pool with national park views. (Image: Supplied)

Perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, Heartstone Hill in Wensleydale is in a prime position for access to the Great Otway National Park. While the tiny home itself is stunning (and boasts a gorgeous pool), waterfalls, hiking trails and the towering giants of Redwood Forest all beckon. Foodies should also check out the boutique wineries and distilleries along the Otway Harvest Trail .

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Golden Hour Hideaway

Golden Hour Hideaway in Glenlyon, Victoria
Each tiny home is designed to relax and recharge guests. (Image: Supplied)

Nestled in Glenlyon, a small town in the charming region of Daylesford, Golden Hour Hideaway is cradled by bucolic fields and rolling hills. Guests are encouraged to take full advantage of their bountiful surrounds, from the region’s destination hot springs to cellar door tastings and local markets. Don’t miss nearby Trentham Falls either, located in one of Victoria’s top towns of 2025.

Olive Sanctuary

Olive Sanctuary in Taggerty, Victoria
Stay on a working olive grove in Victoria’s High Country. (Image: Supplied)

Just outside the town of Taggerty in Victoria’s High Country, you’ll find the Olive Sanctuary . This rustic-chic tiny home is situated on a working farm and olive grove, offering firsthand insight into real country living. Whether you choose to while the weekend away onsite and sample the farm’s harvest or explore nearby Cathedral Range State Park , guests are spoilt for choice.

Celestial Haven

Celestial Haven in Toolangi, Victoria
Stargazers should book Celestial Haven in Toolangi. (Image: Supplied)

Celestial Haven isn’t deep in the forested region of Toolangi for no reason. With zero light pollution and uninterrupted views of the night sky, it was built with stargazers in mind. Whether you’re looking for the perfect base to watch the upcoming Perseid meteor shower or simply appreciate a star-studded sky, you’re in for a treat. Other drawcards include nearby vineyards, walking trails and the Healesville Sanctuary , home to a range of adorable native animals.

Bookings for all six new tiny homes, as well as other retreats across Australia, can be made via the Tiny Away website. Prices vary depending on location and date.

Taylah Darnell
Taylah Darnell is Australian Traveller's Writer & Producer. She has been passionate about writing since she learnt to read, spending many hours either lost in the pages of books or attempting to write her own. This life-long love of words inspired her to study a Bachelor of Communication majoring in Creative Writing at the University of Technology Sydney, where she completed two editorial internships. She began her full-time career in publishing at Ocean Media before scoring her dream job with Australian Traveller. Now as Writer & Producer, Taylah passionately works across both digital platforms and print titles. When she's not wielding a red pen over magazine proofs, you can find Taylah among the aisles of a second-hand bookshop, following a good nature trail or cheering on her EPL team at 3am. While she's keen to visit places like Norway and New Zealand, her favourite place to explore will forever be her homeland.
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The road trips and trails you need to experience in Victoria now

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    Wind through fern tunnels, stop for a wine in a tram bar, or chase giant murals across the wheatbelt. These drives and rides prove Victoria’s best stories are found off the straight and narrow. 

    There’s something unmistakably Australian about a road trip: car packed, playlist on, landscapes shifting. Travelling down the highway toward Healesville, in Victoria’s Yarra Valley , the mountains rise, flanking me on both sides. I feel its embrace, a silent invitation to explore what lies beyond.  

    Moss-covered embankments rise on either side, and towering mountain ash trees form a green tunnel overhead. Road signs warn of wombats and cyclists but with giant ferns lining the roadside, the landscape feels prehistoric, as if a dinosaur might suddenly emerge. This, the Black Spur , is one of my favourite road trips. 

    The Black Spur 

    The Black Spur drive
    Through the forested canopy of The Black Spur drive that winds from Healesville to Narbethong. (Image: Neisha Breen)

    Location: Yarra Ranges
    Duration: 30 kilometres / 30 minutes 

    The Black Spur is short compared to other Victorian road trips, just 30 kilometres, stretching from Healesville to Narbethong. But what it lacks in distance, it makes up for in scenery. Just outside Healesville, Maroondah Dam offers bushwalks and scenic views. However, if pressed for time, Selover’s Lookout is an easy roadside stop offering uninterrupted views of the dam.  

    In Narbethong, close to the Marysville’s snowfield, is the Black Spur Inn , a charming double-storey brick hotel that’s been welcoming travellers since 1863. Here, diners cosy up by the roaring fire or gaze through the floor-to-ceiling windows, imagining horse-drawn coaches carrying hopeful gold seekers to the eastern goldfields.   

    Victoria’s Silo Art Trail 

    Silo Art Trail
    The Silo Art Trail in the Wimmera Mallee region. (Image: Visit Victoria/Anne Morely)

    Location: Various towns across the Wimmera Mallee region
    Duration: More than 200 kilometres / 4–5 hours but best over a minimum of three days  

    What began as a way to draw travellers back into town bypassed by highways – places such as Nullawil, Sea Lake and Patchewollock – has grown into a celebrated outdoor art movement. The Silo Art Trail now includes 23 silos, each transformed with large-scale mural portraits sharing local stories, celebrating community heroes, Indigenous history, farming life, or regional identity.  

    The Nullawil silo, for example, is a portrait of a local farmer in a chequered flannelette shirt alongside his loyal kelpie, painted by artist Sam Bates (AKA Smug). And the silos at Albacutya in the Grampians, painted by artist Kitt Bennett, depict her joyful memories of growing up in the countryside. Many of the murals sit right in the heart of small towns, such as Rochester and St Arnaud , making them perfect spots to pause for a country pub meal or something sweet from a local bakery.   

    Metung to Mallacoota  

    Gippsland lakes
    Gippsland Lakes. (Image: Visit Victoria/Josie Withers)

    Location: Gippsland
    Duration: Approximately 220 kilometres / 4 hours  

    The Gippsland Lakes are a much-loved holiday spot in Victoria, but road-tripping further east reveals much more. Begin in Metung and time your visit with the monthly farmers’ market, or simply linger over lunch on the lawn of the Metung Hotel. Twenty minutes away is Lakes Entrance , where you can watch the fishing boats return with their catch. 

    Lakes Entrance
    Lakes Entrance. (Image: Visit Victoria/Iluminaire Pictures)

    Continue to Marlo, where the Snowy River spills into the sea, and Cape Conran for its many beaches and walks. If needing to stretch your legs, Croajingolong National Park is home to the historic Point Hicks Lighthouse and the Wilderness Coast Walk. Birdwatching and rainforest trails near Bemm River are worth a pit stop before arriving in Mallacoota, where the forest meets the sea. 

    Great Ocean Road 

    12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road
    The 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road. (Image: Tourism Australia/Two Palms/Harry Pope)

    Location: South-west Victoria, from Torquay to Allansford
    Duration: Approximately 250 kilometres / 4–5 hours but best over a minimum of three days  

    Victoria’s most famous road trip delivers it all: world-class surf breaks, rainforest walks, clifftop lookouts and wildlife encounters. The journey begins in Torquay, the state’s surf capital, then hugs the coast past Anglesea and Lorne to Apollo Bay, before curving inland through the lush rainforest of the Otways. Stop at Cape Otway Lightstation or take to the treetops at Otway Fly.  

    Between Cape Otway and Port Campbell lies the most photographed stretch – seven of the Twelve Apostles still standing, alongside the golden cliffs of Loch Ard Gorge. Further west, Warrnambool is a winter whale-watching hotspot, before the road winds to Port Fairy, a charming fishing village of whalers’ cottages, walking trails and offshore seal colonies further along the coast. 

    Bellarine Taste Trail 

    Terindah Estate
    Terindah Estate. (Image: Visit Victoria/Emily Godfrey)

    Location: Bellarine Peninsula
    Duration: Approximately 80 kilometres / 2–3 hours  

    The Bellarine Taste Trail is a feast for the senses, winding through coastal towns, past boutique wineries and artisan producers. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure style trail – simply grab a map and build your own delicious journey.  

    You might wander historic, seafront Queenscliff, sip wine in a converted tram bar at Terindah Estate , sample a locally distilled whisky at The Whiskery in Drydale or pick up a jar of honey at Wattle Grove in Wallington. Seafood lovers can head to Portarlington, famous for its mussels. Eat them fresh at local restaurants or head out on the water with Portarlington Mussel Tours. 

    O’Keefe Rail Trail – Bendigo to Heathcote 

    Pink Cliffs Reserve
    Pink Cliffs Reserve in Heathcote can be seen on the O’Keefe Rail Trail. (Image: Visit Victoria/Emily Godfrey)

    Location: Central Victoria
    Duration: Approximately 50 kilometres / 4 hours cycling 

    Travellers first journeyed between Heathcote and Bendigo in 1888, when the railway line was built to link the towns. Trains stopped running in 1956, but today the route has a new life as the O’Keefe Rail Trail . The path is mostly level for easy riding, and along the way you’ll cycle past bushland, waterways and reserves. There are plenty of places to picnic, birdwatch, and if you’re lucky, spot a platypus.  

    The trail is well supported with water stations, bike repair points, shelters, and signage. Axedale makes a great halfway stop, with the pretty Campaspe River Reserve for a rest and local cafes for refuelling. Begin in Heathcote, known for its wineries and cafes, or in Bendigo, which is easily reached by train from Melbourne/Naarm. Shorter sections, such as Heathcote to Axedale, are also popular. 

    Goldfields Track – Ballarat to Bendigo 

    Location: Central Victoria
    Duration: Approximately 210 kilometres / 2–3 days cycling  

    The Goldfields Track traces a route once so rich in gold it made Melbourne one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Starting at Mt Buninyong, south of Ballarat, the trail leads mountain cyclists and walkers north through Creswick, Daylesford and Castlemaine before finishing in Bendigo. Along the way, you’ll encounter granite outcrops, eucalypt forests, rolling farmland and remnants of the region’s mining past.  

    As it passes through the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung and Wadawurrung people, the track shares gold rush history and Indigenous stories brought to life by interpretive signs. Walk or ride the full trail or choose from one of its three distinct sections. With cosy stays, cafes and pubs, it’s easy to mix wilderness with comfort.