Kurrajong Trails & Cottages - Blaxlands Ridge, New South Wales

Laura Mason

We stayed with three other families with children and it was amazing. The location feels remote but if you need a shop, there's one not too far away. Our kids (3 and 5) loved that everything was heated by fires and the bigger kids loved the bush walks. The barn was a wonderful place to share all of our meals and has everything you might need to prepare food for 20 people. The bush walk down to the valley floor was a really nice way to spend a few hours and all of the kids managed it. The horses were a welcome surprise for them too. Easy to find, the hosts were lovely and on hand if we needed anything. We will be back!

Casey P

After driving through the beautiful bush road it was lovely to arrive at these quaint cottages. We stayed in Cottage 4, it sits above the other 3 cottages. Very beautiful, remote but still got phone service. Lovely walking trails, we walked down to the river and had the owners 2 dogs lead us the whole way down and up. We saw horses and many deer.||Just loved it, a truely relaxing getaway.

Nikita Dhulekar

I'll give the hosts 2/2 for being gracious and helpful.

The cottage had a small fireplace which wasn't enough to warm the entire place unless you started the fire early on in the day. Not something we wanted to do as we came to explore the area. The warmth didn't reach the loft area. We bought a bag of firewood because some of the wood supplied was wet. There were cobwebs and a rat that hid in the kitchen on the last night. Everything inside was old and in tatters. They need to upgrade so that it is presentable and the accommodation is not a health hazard. There is no microwave, paper towels, bed warmer, or toaster. They need to inform about not providing these items. The owners might be happy not using them but these are basic amenities in today's time.
The map in the folder was old and unclear. Another reviewer commented about leaving after first night and I understand why they felt that way.
The trail markings had fallen off (bound to happen). So, we tied them back. Would be good if the trail was cleared slightly to remove fallen trees which made it tough to walk around.

The management should provide inclusive options and remove rusty equipment like BBQ/chairs etc. I would explore other properties in the area. If you choose this one, visit Thai Bann for authentic food.

Steve Clayton

Our family have been a regular visitor for many years now. This idyllic location tucked away in the Blue Mountains faces towards the National Park. There are numerous bush trails to walk of a day and log fires of a night. A great place to relax and getaway to the serenity of the Aussie bush. Cabins are spacious with their own bathroom and shower and a corner wood fired heater and couch.

Lisa M

Had a lovely night away here. Quiet and quant - really feel like you are in the middle of no-where. The owners are lovely and happy to help you as you wish. Loved the breakout area - would be good with a crowd. Was lucky to spent the evening over near the owners cottage overlooking the valley and watching the sunset. Would recommend for back to basic, rustic weekend away.

Matt Rootes

Great place to stay! Beautiful location with extremely friendly staff working there. My friends and I felt very welcome and noticed the cabin was spotless. Would recommend to anyone, and I’m definitely planning on heading back soon. The only thing that was a little bit difficult was finding the reception and driving down the dirt track to get to the cabin but other than that, loved every minute!

Yander P

My family and I wanted to get out of the city and into nature, seeking a peaceful getaway in the bush. We were also on a bit of a tight budget, and had planned this trip at the very last minute. We didn't think we'd find something in our price range but then came across Kurrajong Trails.||||It's not in the Blue Mountains like what we were looking for, but it's certainly close enough that we could go. As it was, it being in the heart of Wollemi National Park - there was enough to do hiking and such that we were happy with what was on our doorstep. There was hiking, horses to visit (the kids loved it), and kayaking too.||||We wanted that escape from the city and we got it.. being in the middle of the national park there was no phone network access. No WIFI either. It did make planning things on the fly a bit difficult, but, given that we wanted peace and quiet we didn't mind too much. ||||The accomodation itself was simple but charming. A proper wood fire. A cute loft for a bedroom. Basic kitchen supplies. All we needed.

Suzy Hori

Perfect for a rustic getaway. Beautiful property, lovely walk to the creek where you can canoe. A great way to detox from city life.