A Sustainable Forest Retreat for peace & Stillness
Upcycled Bus Apartment
Escape to a place where the forest breathes around you and the noise of everyday life falls away. Huntingdon Tier Forest Retreat offers off-grid accommodation in Tasmania designed for travellers seeking stillness, simplicity and a deeper connection with nature. Perched high above a valley in the Southern Midlands, our handcrafted eco retreat blends sustainable living with quiet (and luxurious) comfort — creating a space where you can unwind without giving up the little luxuries that make time away feel special.
Here, everything is powered by the sun, warmed by the fire and surrounded by uninterrupted nature. Wake to sweeping valley views, soak in your private outdoor hot tub beneath the stars and settle into the gentle rhythm of Tasmania’s landscapes. Our off-grid stay invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and experience the beauty of the island in its purest form.
Whether you’re craving a romantic escape, a digital detox or a nature-immersed getaway, Huntingdon Tier is a rare opportunity to disconnect from the world and reconnect with the important things. If you’re searching for truly unique off-grid accommodation in Tasmania, this is where your journey begins.
Above images courtesy of Alex Bories, Ruby Proctor and Tess Astbury.
Huntingdon Tier Forest Retreat
Off-grid comfort without compromise
At Huntingdon Tier, off-grid living isn’t a compromise — it’s an upgrade. Our retreat combines sustainable design with thoughtful details, creating a space that feels both grounding and indulgent. From the moment you arrive, you’re surrounded by the quiet rustle of the forest, the soft light filtering through the trees and the kind of stillness that only Tasmania can offer (unless a wallaby is bouncing lazily past, or our local echidna is foraging for its evening meal). This is off-grid accommodation that nurtures your wellbeing, while treading lightly on the environment around it.
Disconnect from the noise, reconnect with nature
Every part of your stay is shaped by the landscape around you. Step outside wander through bushland to the private meditation cave, listen to the distant call of eagles drifting through the valley, or simply curl up with a book as clouds move slowly across the sky. Our off-grid retreat sits within private forest, giving you the freedom to wander and settle into the natural rhythm of Tasmania’s forest.
Bus Accommodation Tasmania – The Details
Accommodation: Luxury converted bus Airbnb with woodfired hot tub
Location: Dysart, Southern Midlands, Tasmania
Sleeps: Two, queen share
Minimum Stay: One night
Price Per Night: From $260 per night (two night stay)
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Evenings here are unforgettable. As the sun sinks behind the hills, your private hot tub becomes the best seat in the house. With no light pollution and nothing but wilderness beyond, the night sky opens above you in a dazzling sweep of stars (or Aurora Australis viewing in the right conditions). It’s one of the rare luxuries of staying in true off-grid accommodation in Tasmania — complete darkness, complete quiet, and the feeling that the world has suddenly become very simple.
Our retreat is designed for guests who value presence over pace. Whether you’re celebrating a special moment or simply craving time away, Huntingdon Tier offers a deeply personal escape shaped by sustainability, serenity and slow living. If you’re dreaming of genuine off-grid accommodation in Tasmania that combines nature, comfort and privacy, you’ll find it here among the trees.
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What our guests are saying …
Over 550 Five Star Reviews
We had such an incredible 4 night stay in the bus! The location is so stunning and the bus had everything we needed and more – we were super impressed by the set up. Loved falling asleep to the rain on the roof and waking up with the wallabies. Wish we could have stayed longer, will absolutely be back!
This is such an amazing escape just outside of Hobart and a really unique experience too. Having the experience revolve around the bus is such a novelty, but it absolutely works and has been really nicely fitted out to be a very comfortable experience. And you of course can never overstate how amazing a wood fired hot tub is! We spent hours in there just listening to music, soaking in the vast views and serenity among all the birds and wildlife (including an echidna!).
Absolutely perfect! Such a peaceful location and it had everything you could ever need. The fireplaces were the highlight making the bus nice and cosy!