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The Shack 5

Guest Rules

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Welcome to The Shack at Blue Tongue Berries. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions or require help with anything. Please ensure you thoroughly read our farmstay rules and related information below before your arrival. We hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful region.
Nick & Cynthia
0438 320 049 / 0403 831 520

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Please note our property is totally Off-Grid, with no connections to mains power, water or gas. Our power is captured from solar and wind and then stored in batteries. All water is from rainfall and stored in tanks. As our resources are limited, please be conservative with power, water and gas usage during your stay. Drinking water is only available from indoor taps. Note the Shack has a limited power supply in both quantity and maximum wattage available. Please check with us before plugging in any of your own high powered devices. Low wattage devices like mobile phones and computers are fine. Click to view battery monitor. If you need a steam iron, there’s one located in the laundry.

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NBN Wifi is available in all buildings and across most of the property. The Guest Wifi password is “blueberry”. Video can be streamed via Chromecast to Shack 5's TV. Music can be played on Shack 5’s Echo speaker via bluetooth or just say “Alexa play music”.

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As we are off-grid, there is no air conditioner in the Shack. Please use room fans as needed. We recommend closing all windows and blinds during hot days and opening them at night as there is a cool breeze most evenings.

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Please turn off the gas heater if you go out for long periods of time. We can turn it back on for you at an appropriate time on request. If the gas runs out, please contact us as the gas bottles will need to be swapped over. Never leave electric blankets on while you are out or sleeping.

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The toilet is a composting toilet and does not require flushing. Please add one or two scoops of sawdust to the compost toilet after use. A spray bottle is available for aiming mishaps. Leave the extraction fan on at all times. Please do not place sanitary items, nappies or flushable wipes in the toilet. Use paper provided to wrap your sanitary items and place in the bin.

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Please report any damage or other issues during your stay to us before your departure.

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OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

  • Its ok to park right in front of the shack on the road.

  • If you require an extra bed to be made up in your farmstay, other than the queen size bed, please request it at least 24 hours before your arrival.

  • Guest numbers above two incurs an extra charge.

  • Our fresh blueberry season is during summer.

  • Breakfast is optional and charged as per the breakfast menu.

  • There's no smoking permitted inside buildings.

  • Fires are not permitted outside without permission.

  • Parties and events are not permitted.

  • Unsealed driveways are used to access to the property.

  • We don't accommodate pets.

  • Blue Tongue Berries has five separate farmstays (Hacienda 1 & 2, Casita 3 & 4, and the Shack 5) spread over three buildings. The hosts also live on the property. 

  • Please be considerate to other guests, particularly with respect to noise levels.

  • There are no cameras located in private spaces of the guest accommodation. As a business however we have several security cameras located in the liquor license zone and other public spaces which includes the cantina, hacienda lounge, studio, shed, parking, courtyard, garden, and blueberry orchard.

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Our on-farm private cafe, the Cantina offers breakfast all year round exclusively to our accommodation guests. Here's the Menu. Breakfast is served in the Cantina between 8:30am and 10:30am and needs to be pre-ordered. The cut-off time to place your order is by 7pm the night before. Please text your order to 0438 320 049 and include a breakfast time and your room number. Our Cantina is also fully licensed if you would like to purchase drinks during your stay.


If you plan to visit the Cantina please either walk up the hill past the blueberries or if you would prefer to drive, head out the bottom gate on One Tree lane and continue along Northwood Rd to our top gate at number 445. The Cantina is the corrugated iron building.

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If you need a recommendation for meals or other activities then you might like to take a look at our Guidebook. It contains a list of local eateries, wineries, breweries, markets and nature walks. There's also a Walking Tour of Blue Tongue Berries.

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SELF CHECK IN: To find the Shack please go to the Blue Tongue Berries bottom gate at 40 One Tree Hill Lane Seymour. 


When you reach the double timber gates at the end of the lane, press the button on the right hand gate post to open the gates. The gates will close automatically after 90 seconds. Make a sharp right turn then follow the road past the dam until you get to the Shack. You'll see a door with a number 5 on it. That's the Shack and it will be unlocked.


Check In is after 2pm

Check Out is before 11am

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