Woodcutter’s Cottage

Welcome to Woodcutter’s Cottage

Woodcutter’s Cottage is an old stone building located within the Kuitpo Forest on Brookman Road, about 45 minutes’ drive from Adelaide.

Set within ForestrySA-owned pine plantation, it has been recently renovated and is suitable for small group stays.

 

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The forest is closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days. To report a fire, call 000.

The Kuitpo and Mount Crawford Forests are located within the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District. For fire ban information phone 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total Fire Ban is your responsibility.

Fire is prohibited on ForestrySA land and Forest Reserves between November 1 and April 30 in any year. (These dates may be extended in areas where high fire danger persists).

Facilities and features

  • Woodcutter’s Cottage sleeps 11 people. Maximum occupancy in this exclusive-use area is 11 people
  • Four room stone cottage, with solar-powered lighting
  • Two bedrooms, sleeping up to 11 people on five bunk beds (linen not supplied)
  • Kitchen with gas cooking, sink, table and chairs (cutlery, crockery and cooking equipment supplied)
  • Lounge room with slow combustion wood heater and chairs
  • Veranda
  • Picnic table
  • Fire pit
  • Rainwater (not suitable for drinking)
  • Toilet
  • Four horse yards

Bookings

  • Minimum 2 night stay
  • Bookings are available between 1 April and 30 November. Day bookings are available between 1 December and 31 March
  • All organised groups must discuss their activities with the ForestrySA Ranger prior to booking

Fees

  • From $141 per night

Arrival and departure

  • Overnight bookings: 2pm arrival, 10am departure
  • Please contact the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre one day prior to arrival to obtain cottage access phone (08) 8391 8800 (10am – 12pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

How to get there

Woodcutter’s Cottage is located within the Kuitpo Forest, 2.5km south of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre on Brookman Road.
GPS: -35˚13΄44˝ 138˚41΄10˝

Terms and conditions

  • Many organised competitions and events are held in the Mount Crawford and Kuitpo Forest Reserves. These require the submission of an event application, which are approved on a case by case basis. If your accommodation booking relates to an event please contact the Mount Crawford or Kuitpo Information Centres for more information. Please note that booking of a facility does not necessarily mean your event will be approved.  Events need to be booked a minimum of four weeks in advance. Submit an Event Application here.
  • You are not permitted to drive in the forest. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only
  • The use of generators is not permitted. Please consider other forest users and keep noise levels down
  • Fires: Wood fires are permitted from 1 May to 31 October. Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30 November. Dead, fallen timber can be collected from adjoining pine plantations and used for firewood. It is an offence to cut standing timber. Someone must be present at all times and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before departure
  • Dogs are permitted, provided they are kept under control at all times. Please be aware of fox baiting programs operating in the area
  • Cleaning: The centre, toilet and grounds must be left in a clean and tidy state, with all rubbish removed
  • Other conditions may be imposed by the ForestrySA Ranger

The forest is closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days. To report a fire, call 000.

The Kuitpo and Mount Crawford Forests are located within the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District. For fire ban information phone 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total Fire Ban is your responsibility.

Fire is prohibited on ForestrySA land and Forest Reserves between November 1 and April 30 in any year. (These dates may be extended in areas where high fire danger persists).

Cancellations

  • All cancellations must be made at least 30 days prior to the check in date and will incur a $15 ($AUD) cancellation fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 30 days of check in date.
  • Cancellations are to be reported to ForestrySA in writing, and upon approval (provided the cancellation is made at least 30 days prior to the check in date) you will be refunded the cost of the booking less the $15 ($AUD) cancellation fee.
  • ForestrySA reserves the right to cancel bookings without prior notice, and with no liability to ForestrySA. On the instances where ForestrySA cancels your booking, you will be refunded 100% of the cost of the booking.