Cottage

The galley-kitchen has a fridge and stove/oven, and is fitted out with crockery, cutlery, pots and pans to meet all your cooking and dining needs. The kitchen bench is made of local timber and overlooks the creek, the perfect place to sit and bird watch while you dine. Alternatively, dine outdoors at the table for two in your own private garden setting.
Towels, tea towels, linen doona and pillows are all supplied so all you have to do is arrive and enjoy. There are even hot water bottles for those who feel the cold. There is separate toilet, separate shower and a separate vanity and hand basin.
The cottage provides a true eco-experience with 12v solar electricity so be aware, no hairdryers!

There are books, cards and a Radio/CD player for your entertainment, with an Ipod connection so you can listen to your own music. The large bedroom features an efficient sealed wood fire that is easy to use and will burn safely all night.

Comfy armchairs complete the picture so relax in the peace and quiet of this ideal getaway, read a book, listen to music, or play a hand of cards.

When outdoors, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including lyrebirds, kangaroos, wombats and cockatoos. Shops are just a short walk away.

Hi Anna, we had a wonderful time at the cottage what a great place Walhalla is. Stephen and Pam Hibbert

Hi Anna, We had a wonderful time :o) Thanks so much.
The cottage was just beautiful, Cheers, Vanessa Brooks

Locality

The Alpine Walking Track starts right here in Walhalla and goes all the way to Canberra! (650 km to ACT). You can do the first section and walk the 6 kilometres to Thomson Station, then take the train back to Walhalla.
Shorter and easier walks are numerous around the area, but one not to miss is along the old tram track halfway up the hill which gives you breathtaking views of the town.

If you are still keen another well known trek is up to the Cricket Ground. It begins opposite Spetts Cottage and is 45 minute walk up a steep hill, but well worth it. The oval and cricket pitch was carved out of the top of the hill, done because there was insufficient flat land to make one down in the Valley.

Wander along Stringers Creek, or take the more energetic track to old Maidentown and hunt for relics from last century. Take the train to Thomson Station and do the 5 kilometre return walk which ends up skirting the town on the old tramway line. Get out your bikes and ride the Rail Trail from Thomson Station to Erica.

There's plenty of wildlife to see such as wallabies, kookaburras, lyrebirds and black cockatoos, not to mention snakes so do take care. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and beautiful vegetation including tree ferns, mountain ash and native orchids.

Skiing
In Winter you can take a short trip to Mt St Gwinear and enjoy some cross country skiing, tobogganing or just sightseeing snow. Alternatively, for some real skiing take the newly opened South Face Road to the Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort and be on the ski slopes in just one hour.

Fishing

There is great fishing to be done in the upper reaches of the nearby Thomson River, while enjoying the region's beauty and solitude. Fly fishing for trout will challenge the most ardent angler.

Property

Stringer's Cottage is named after Edward "Ned" Stringer. He was one of a group of prospectors who had been exploring in creeks flowing into the Thomson River valley and found gold sometime during late December 1862 or early January 1863. A claim was pegged out and former convict Edward Randel, registered the claim at the outpost town on Bald Hills on 12 January under his assumed name, Edward "Ned" Stringer. Although he was presented with a monetary reward of £100 for his discovery, Stringer was unable to capitalise on his finds, dying in September 1863. Although the settlement was soon rechristened Walhalla after an early mine, the creek running through town still bears his name, as does the gorge and our quaint cottage which overlooks it all.
Try your hand at gold panning or fishing in the creek below or take the train to Thompson River Station and back. There are lots of bushwalks to do and things to see in Walhalla, or you can just sit and watch the world go by from the verandah. Please note, the cottage is located at the bottom of a steep staircase, so pack light and mind your step!

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Eco-friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Motor Bike Friendly, Romantic getaway, Snow Skiing, Walking or Hiking, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, Cooking facilities, Fireplace, Gas stove, Kitchen, Linen supplied, Log fires, No smoking, Patio, Pets not allowed, Stairs, Street parking, Train nearby, Walk to the shops

4WD Tours

4WD tour operators located nearby.

There are 4WD tracks all around Walhalla. Take your own vehicle or go on an organised tour with Ron Camier who runs award winning 4WD tours or Tag Along Tours around the spectacular countryside of Walhalla. Visit the old copper mine and hear about the history of the surrounding area.
Email: camier@mountaintopexperience.com
Web: http://www.mountaintopexperience.com/

Adult retreat

Property not suitable for children, Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions, Privacy from other guests in living and activity areas.

This is a one bedroom property and sleeps a maximum of 2 in a queen sized bed, so suitable only for couples.

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available on-site, Bird-watching available nearby.

Surrounded by lush forest, there are a wide variety of birds to be seen and heard, including Black cockatoos, king parrots, Wonga pigeons, currawongs, blue wrens, crimson rosellas and lyrebirds.

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences available on-site, Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Bushwalking maps provided, Located near a National Park.

Set amidst the gums and blackwoods of the Gippsland forest, there is an abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna to view and enjoy. We are located out of town on a dirt road and are surrounded by towering gums rich in birdlife. There is an outdoor eating area with possum boxes located nearby. Look out for black cockatoos, lyrebirds, Wonga pigeons, wombats and wallabies.

Canoeing & Kayaking

Less than 5 minutes drive to water.

The Thomson River is known for its kayaking and is just a short drive away. Access points at Brunton's Bridge, Thomson River at Thomson Station or Coopers Creek.

Eco-friendly

Building made from ecologically friendly materials, Solar powered accommodation, Bio-diverse setting, Ecological activities nearby, Ecological information and activities on site.

As Walhalla only went on the power grid 10 years ago, and Happy Go Lucky Road missed out, we are solar powered. Power is stored in batteries to provide excellent lighting and runs the heater fan, the CD/radio and the hot water pump. We use tank water. There is LPG instantaneous gas hot water, gas cooking and a closed wood fire. The house is fully insulated and there is a septic system. Unfortunately there are no recycling facilities in Walhalla so we encourage guests to take recyclables home with them.

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Located less than 5 mins walk to water, Located less than 5 minute drive to water.

There is good fishing to be done in the upper reaches of the nearby Thomson River. Try your hand at fly fishing while enjoying the magnificent scenery.

Heritage Trail

Heritage buildings nearby.

100 years ago Walhalla was a booming gold mining town and in its heyday, the third biggest town in Victoria. Where once there were 40 shops, 15 hotels, 4 churches and a population of almost 3000, Walhalla now has a permanent population of just 12. However, it is a unique historic village with plenty to see and do and still boasts 2 pubs and several shops. Tour the original gold mine, wander the main street and admire the architecture, or visit the hillside cemetery, one of the most fascinating and unusual in all of Victoria. Perched on the side of a steep hillside, there are more than 1,100 graves which tell a story of a struggle against hardship and adversity. For a journey into the past, take a trip aboard the Walhalla Goldfields Railway as it makes its way past vertical cliff faces and narrow cuttings, with some of the sharpest curves of any railway constructed in Victoria.

Snow Skiing

Less than 1/2 hour drive to ski fields, Ski storage available.

Cross country skiing just half an hour away at Mt St Gwinear. Downhill skiing at Mt Baw Baw, just an hours drive. Ski hire available from Erica or Mt Baw Baw but take chains with you or you may be turned back. www.southfaceroad.info
www.stgwinear.info www.mountbawbaw.com.au www.ericaskihire.com.au michael@stgwinear.info

Wine Appreciation

Visit the wineries of Baw Baw Country on your way to and around Walhalla. Wild Dog, Brandy Creek and Ada River are just a few to choose from. Boola Boola Tearooms and Winery has tastings and cellar door sales. Call first on 51653080 or e-mail boola@netspace.net.au. Visit www.winesofgippsland.com.au for more information.

Winter Holiday

Log fire, Winter activities available nearby detailed below.

Stringer's Cottage is a cosy place to bunker down in the Winter when the temperatures really drop. It rarely snows in Walhalla but you will certainly experience some crisp cold days. A log fire in the cosy bedroom ensures you will stay warm and snug and hot water bottles are provided. Visit the nearby snow fields of Mt St Gwinear for some cross-country skiing, or head to Mt Baw Baw, an hours drive away and try your hand at downhill skiing. Ski gear is available for hire from nearby Erica, or on Mt Baw Baw. Be sure to take chains.

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