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Ophir Valley Cabins "The School Bus"

Hear thear the waterfall from the bus just 400mtrs away!
Kitchen & dining -Seats can convert to twin bed for kids
Full size Spa ! with vanity looking back towards bedroom
Very comfortable Queen bed with side tables
Wardrobe & Spa ! looking from bedroom
looking to front of bus from ensuite
New all weather road to bus just finished
Lovely view from the bus (new road just added)

Nestled amongst natural timbers, walking trails, waterfalls & old goldmines

Ophir "Australias First Payable Goldmine"

Orange, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 2 people, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

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From $130 to $150 2 persons per night

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Self-contained apartment, Back packer, Cabins, Tourist park, Campervan

take a trip down memory labe & revisit a once used 1975 Leyland school bus....Complete with all necesities including a full size corner Spa! shower above & small flush toilet as well..
Situated at Ophir where Australias first Payable GOLD! was discovered, take up the local history with a mine tour or just relax and listen to the wildlife including rosellas, cockatoos, owls, or spot the kangarooos, shingleback or monitor lizards, or feed the pet calves/ palomino horses on the property. Also the waterfall is great for relaxation, you can also bring your pet with you & take on many hiking trails in the 2000 acres of state forest just across the road..A unique part of australia with alot of history about.

Property

274 acres of natural timbers, waterfalls, hiking trails, gold mines & pet calves, horses & cows

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Accessible, Adult retreat, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Farmland Experiences, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Motor Bike Friendly, One Night Bookings Welcome, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Valentines Day, Walking or Hiking, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Bath, Bath towels provided, Bus nearby, Cooking facilities, Ensuite, Gas stove, Heaters provided, Kitchen, Linen supplied, Log fires, No smoking, Parking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Spa Bath, Street parking, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking

4WD Tours

4WD tours available from property, 4WD tour operators located nearby

Accessible

Suitable only for persons with limited mobility but not wheelchair users, Step or lip exists to the entry door, Step or lip exists to the shower, Some stairs, described below

Adult retreat

Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions, Privacy from other guests in living and activity areas

Birdwatching

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

Bushwalking & wilderness

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

Farmland Experiences

Farm animals live on the property, Cattle, Horses, Dogs, Guests able to interact with the farm animals.

only horses & cows that can be hand fed with carrots, bread etc

Gay & Lesbian friendly

Offers a high degree of privacy, All guests welcome

Horse riding

Horse riding available nearby, Guests are welcome to bring their own horses.

horse round yard available, plenty of room for horses to run around (100 acres pasture)

Motor Bike Friendly

Motor bike riders welcome, Motor bike parking available, Lockable parking facilities for motor bikes, Property is located on a sealed road

Pet friendly

Cats are permitted, Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Other domesticated animals reside at the property

Romantic getaway

Accommodation just for two, Indoor spa, Wood fire, Private living and recreation areas

Wine Appreciation

Winery tour available as part of accommodation package, Winery tours available nearby.

Plenty on popular cool climate winerys nearby

Winter Holiday

Log fire, Sometimes snows in this locality, Winter temperatures usually below 0 degrees, Indoor spa, Winter activities available nearby detailed below.

snow rarely settles here on property but 19klms other side of Orange Mount Canobolas requires snow chains & is sometimes covered in snow

Ophir Valley Cabins "The School Bus"

Orange, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

Leyland 75 School Bus (sleeps 2 - 1 Double bed Although you can lay down the dining table to sleep 2 children at no extra cost)

Base rate

$130.00/night.

$150.00/weekend-night.

$550.00/week.

300.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

All prices in $AUD

Bookings for Fri/Sat must be for both days.

Availability

Ophir Valley Cabins "The School Bus" will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 6 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 6.4 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that Ophir Valley Cabins "The School Bus" may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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