The Farm

A heritage property with a story to tell

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At the heart of Myrtle Creek Farm is a beautifully restored early-1900s weatherboard cottage, brought back to life as a contemporary, architecturally designed accommodation offering.

The property also contains several historic huts and outbuildings, reflecting its past and the people who lived and worked in the surrounding landscape, including berry pickers and loggers.

Over time, the cottage and outbuildings fell into disrepair. Restoring the property has become an ongoing project: preserving its heritage character while finding thoughtful ways to give its buildings a new purpose.

We've worked with Heritage Tasmania and local architects Biotope Architecture and Interiors to help guide the restoration and design process, balancing heritage conservation with contemporary comfort and a strong connection to the landscape.

Today, old and new sit alongside each other — original weatherboards and historic structures alongside natural materials, reclaimed timber, considered modern design and the comforts of a contemporary country retreat.

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The huts: preserving the past, creating the future

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The historic huts are an important part of Myrtle Creek Farm's story. They offer a glimpse into the property's working past and the people who once lived and worked here.

Our restoration journey extends beyond the main cottage. We have been restoring the huts and continue to explore opportunities to bring these historic buildings back to life as additional accommodation offerings during 2026 and 2027.

The intention is to preserve their character and history while creating new ways for guests to experience the property. Any future accommodation will be shaped by the buildings themselves, the surrounding landscape and a considered approach to heritage restoration.

For us, restoration isn't simply about repairing old buildings. It's about allowing them to remain part of the story of this place for years to come.

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Forest, creeks and Tasmanian wildlife

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Myrtle Creek Farm sits within a landscape of native vegetation, waterways and forest, providing opportunities to experience Tasmania's distinctive natural environment.

Two creeks run through the property, while the surrounding gardens and rewilded areas provide habitat for native wildlife.

Keep an eye out for pademelons, wallabies and native birds as you wander around the property. You may also be lucky enough to spot a platypus around the waterways or, on a particularly special occasion, a Tasmanian devil moving through the surrounding landscape.

Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but moving quietly, taking your time and paying attention to the landscape can make even an ordinary walk feel special.

The farm is a place to appreciate nature without needing to venture far: listen to the creek, watch the changing light through the trees and enjoy the feeling of being immersed in the Tasmanian landscape.

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A place to spend time outside

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The landscape around the cottage is designed to be enjoyed slowly.

Take a picnic into the garden. Follow the creek. Wander through the trees. Sit around a fire as the sun goes down. Cool off in the water when conditions are suitable, or retreat inside with a book when the weather turns.

There is space to gather together, but also plenty of quiet corners to disappear into.

The private sauna and outdoor bath are tucked into the landscape, making it easy to turn an ordinary afternoon into a slow Tasmanian ritual.

Whether you spend the day exploring nearby walking tracks or never leave the property, Myrtle Creek Farm offers a chance to reconnect with the outdoors at your own pace.

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Restoring the landscape

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Restoring the farm has meant looking not only at the buildings, but also at the landscape around them.

We've been gradually replacing introduced plantings with native species and creating gardens that work with the surrounding environment.

In 2023, 14 radiata pines were removed following a Heritage Tasmania exemption and replaced with 14 blackwoods. Timber removed from the property has also been reused wherever possible, including in the cottage, furniture, fencing and other elements of the farm.

Our aim is not to create a manicured resort, but to allow the property to feel like it belongs to its landscape — supporting native planting, retaining its rural character and creating space for wildlife.

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The old and the new

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We love the balance between old and new at Myrtle Creek Farm.

The weatherboard cottage retains its heritage character, while the interiors introduce contemporary Australian design, natural materials and understated comfort.

Reclaimed timber from a dilapidated Collinsvale shed has been given a new life inside the cottage. Timber milled from the property has been used throughout the build, while salvaged materials and locally sourced pieces have found their way into the spaces around the farm.

These details are part of what makes the property distinctive. Rather than erase its past, the restoration allows the history of the buildings and materials to remain visible alongside their contemporary use.

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A slower way to experience Tasmania

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Myrtle Creek Farm is designed for slow stays.

You might spend the morning exploring a nearby forest, return for a long lunch, read in the garden, have a sauna, soak beneath the trees and finish the day around the fire.

Or you might never leave the property at all.

With its restored heritage cottage, native landscape, historic huts and evolving restoration story, Myrtle Creek Farm is a place where accommodation, architecture, nature and history come together.

And this is still only the beginning.

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A farm that continues to evolve

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Myrtle Creek Farm is an ongoing restoration project, and we're excited about what the next chapter may bring.

Alongside the continued restoration of the heritage huts, we're exploring future opportunities for wellness experiences, nature-based retreats and new ways for guests to connect with the property.

Our approach will remain grounded in the same principles that shaped the original cottage restoration: respect for the history of the place, thoughtful design, care for the landscape and a desire to create experiences that encourage people to slow down.

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