REWILD
Midsummer Roadtrip with Wandering Folk.
Wandering Folk Founder, Sharnee Thorpe – alongside her little family of four – takes us on their roadtrip as they make their way south from Byron Bay where they reside.
February 2024
Weaving through the countryside, and stopping at Into The Wild tiny homes along the way, we paused to reconnect with family scattered along the coastline. Taking it slow, the trip was a dawdling family adventure through nature.
Stopping at a few of Into The Wild tiny homes along the way, this was Sharnee’s first roadtrip with two little kids. “Waking up in the wild each morning was magic. It was a ritual to arrange a delicious breakfast with the kids before setting out for misty nature walks and a southward drive. It was so fun exploring remote little towns off the highway, swimming in freshwater creeks and eating yummy food from little cafes along the way”.
Let’s delve into their itinerary!
Bellingen, nestled in NSW’s lush hinterland, is the sweetest little town known for its boho charm and natural beauty. Home to artists, musicians, and environmentalists, Sharnee is always inspired by the community when they make it south to visit.
Surrounded by rivers, rainforests, and hills, it’s perfect for outdoor adventures and picnicking.
Tiny Nancy sleeps up to four with a queen bed in the window and a double bed in the loft.
Barrington Tops, located between Port Macquarie and Newcastle, is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed wilderness area.
Home to ancient rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and towering eucalypt forests, our nature loving hearts were bursting spending a night here. Sharnee just wishes she had more time (and a babysitter) to be able to go on all the hikes in the area.
Tiny Mowgli sleeps up to four with a queen bed in the window and a double bed in the loft. This tiny home is pet friendly.
The Blue Mountains has drawn Sharnee and her partner Arth, for years.
When they lived in Sydney, they made regular trips into the mountains to explore its breathtaking vistas, rock formations, and lush eucalypt forests. Katoomba is a favourite town to explore, with cute little cafes and a fun music scene. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the mountains renowned for its ecological significance and rich Aboriginal heritage which you can truly feel when you stay here.
Tiny Aggie sleeps up to five people with one queen bedroom, one double bed loft and one single bed loft.
The final stop Robertson, nestled in the scenic Southern Highlands of New South Wales just beyond Wollongong. Robertson is a quaint village surrounded by rolling green hills, dairy farms, and lush countryside.
A chilled-out space to relax before we made the long drive home.
Tiny Oscar sleeps up to six with a queen bed in the window with two singles and a queen bed in the loft.
Here is what Sharnee packed for their roadtrip.
- Copper Umbrella
- Spice Forest Rug
- Golden Towel and cooler
- Native Blossom Rug
- Jagger Iris Throw
- Le Lemon Olive Sarong
- Waves Tote Bag
- Honey Rug
- Native Wildflower Rug
Spending the day at the Never Never creek in Bellingen, just 15 minutes’ drive from Tiny Nancy.
Sleeping up in the clouds looking out at the world at Tiny Mowgli in Barrington Tops.
Picking wildflowers with the kids in the Blue Mountains at Tiny Aggie.
Family outdoor bath in the rain at Tiny Oscar and exploring the cute little op shop in the town at Robertson on our way home.
Pack a cooler bag to keep your food chilled for the journey.
Bring hiking boots – it can get mucky even in summer.
Research local swimming holes for a day trip.
Take a good book to get lost in.
Embrace the wild!
Into The Wild guests receive 15% off Wandering Folk products until March 31st.
Simply use INTOTHEWILD15 at checkout.
*This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
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