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We’ve scoured the map and found some of the strangest and most interesting listings on Airbnb in the Central West. The listings are all real and can be booked online, if you can get in quick enough.
A night under the stars at an observatory
Skywatch Observatory Domestays
Coonabarabran, NSW | $150 per night
Skywatch Observatory is a large mud brick building with local timber features and has been set up for you to have privacy and comfort while you view the stars or visit the other attractions of Coonabarabran and the Warrumbungle shire. A cooked breakfast and guided tour of the night sky are included with your booking.
Another country inside Australia!?
The smallest country in Australia
Taylor’s Flat, NSW | $75 per night
Visit Atlantium... the smallest country in Australia!
Atlantium is located on a 0.76 square kilometre pastoral estate in the scenic Lachlan River valley, about midway between Crookwell and Cowra.
A home among the animals
The Nest Farm Stay at the Swoop Petting Farm
Menah, NSW | $118 per night
You’ll love my place because of the outdoors space. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and families (with kids).
Go back to school
The Old School House
Molong, NSW | $185 per night
This beautiful heritage listed building, has now been tastefully renovated & turned into a modern and welcoming self-contained apartment.
Say your prayers
Old Parish Hall Historic circa 1840
Kelso, NSW | $59 per night
An unique accommodation alternative, a destination which is unlike any other in Bathurst! The living room is like a "New York Warehouse", though this place functions for you as a two bedroom home, with a bathroom, kitchen and laundry.
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Contemporary wilderness
Dragonfly Cottages
Borenore, NSW | $330 per night
Dragonfly Cottages offer luxury and tranquillity with modern facilities and stylish decor and inclusions. The cottages are bold and contemporary, designed to deliver the most stunning views, luxury and privacy set amongst twisted gum trees.
Fancy sleeping inside a silo?
Scifleet Silos
Mount Frome, NSW | $114 per night
On the 250 acre property deer, cows, sheep and goats roam.
This is an unusual 'camping silos style' stay, you will not forget, but don't forget gum boots and a sleeping bag for inclement weather!
How about an old train carriage?
Old Guard's Van
Barry, NSW | $51 per night
Just 3 1/2 hours easy drive from Sydney, experience the charm of staying in an old guard's van.
Your space entails a double bedroom, a bunk room, a kitchenette and your own lounge room. The shared toilet and shower are located in the house 15 metres away.
Check your mail at an old Post Office
The Old Post Office
Binda, NSW | $120 per night
15 mins from the township of Crookwell, two and a half from Sydney and one and a half from Canberra. There are many local attractions and walks in Binda and a short drive to neighbouring villages and restaurants. We welcome your pets - and realise how difficult it is to leave them -and to find welcoming accommodation.
Live it up in a renovated Shearer’s Quarters
1830's Kippilaw - Renovated Shearers Qtrs Farmstay
Parkesbourne, NSW | $139 per night
Shearers Quarters is a stunningly renovated 2 br workers cottage on a 400 acre 1840's estate, 10 minutes west of Goulburn, upon the Wollondilly River. Guests enjoy the historic gardens, court and farm animals (chickens and alpacas; and horses) in the grounds.
