Individuals & Couples
Bundanon does not function like a hotel. Individuals can book a stay package including meals and cultural experiences.
View available stay datesAn overnight stay at Bundanon is a chance to slow down, connect with nature and enjoy unique cultural experiences. Explore the latest exhibitions in the Art Museum, visit the Homestead site and experience Arthur Boyd’s Studio and the walking tracks.
Designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects, the Bridge opened in January 2022 and has recently been awarded the prestigious Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture and a National Award for Sustainable Architecture at the 2022 National Architecture Awards, and the Sulman Medal for Public Architecture at the 2022 NSW Architecture Awards.
The architectural design is driven by an ethos of sustainability and connection with the surrounding natural environment.
Cooling within the bedrooms is managed through passive design principles: hand-operated window-louvres welcome the breeze and the parasol roof allows airflow above the bedrooms. Ceiling fans and radiant heating are installed in each room.
The Bridge’s 160-metre roof is lined with solar panels, used to power the site. As part of the sustainable water management practices, rainwater is harvested by the Bridge’s roof, stored in a 300kl tank and used throughout the site. Wastewater is treated through black water processing and guests are asked to kindly keep water use to essential activities, to help minimise wastage.
Bridge Features
- Sustainable design featuring passive design principles and eco-technology
- 32 small cabin-style bedrooms with ensuites
- Accommodates up to 64 people
- Landscape views
- Shared tea and coffee station
- Communal dining room
- Breezeway lounge spaces with outdoor furniture
- Locally sourced blackbutt timber panelling
- Two accessible rooms available
Eco-friendly rooms
The bedrooms on the Bridge are small, cabin-style rooms, simply designed and minimally furnished. With limited space in the bedrooms, guests are encouraged to travel light.
In the spirit of Arthur Boyd’s preferred painting practice, en plein air, the sleeping quarters at the Bridge are designed so that you can experience the climate of Bundanon, in all its daily and seasonal variation. Feel the breeze, filter the sun, retreat into shade, hear the rain (frogs too).
Designed as a cool, dark place to rest at the end of the day, the bedrooms are complemented by open air breezeways featuring outdoor furniture and views over the surrounding landscape. While staying at Bundanon, the whole site is available to you with picnic tables scattered across the grounds to make the most of the river views.
The window design welcomes light into the room and guests may be woken by the rising sun. Light sleepers are encouraged to bring an eye mask to sleep with.
Room features
- Simple, eco-friendly design
- Option for king size bed or two single beds
- Ensuite with toilet and shower
- Towels and linens
- Ceiling fan and heater
- Bedside tables
- Small desk with stool
- Rooms painted with a colour palette drawn from Arthur Boyd’s paintings
- Accessible rooms feature fully accessible bathrooms – let us know about your accessibility needs
A shared experience
Overnight experiences at Bundanon are designed to be shared. The dining room in the Bridge features communal dining tables for dinners and breakfasts. Meet like-minded art and design lovers over a meal and share stories about your day at Bundanon. Groups travelling together can be seated together upon request.
Connectivity
Staying at Bundanon is a chance to retreat from busy lives and connect with nature. Located in a remote bush setting, mobile phone reception is available but limited and your phone may not work from your bedroom. Similarly, wifi is available but may not work from your bedroom. Before you arrive, turn on your out-of-office and pack a good book.
How to book?
Corporate & private groups
The Bridge and the Boyd Education Centre are available for your next conference, retreat or private event.
Read more about venue hire
Weddings at Bundanon
With your guests staying onsite with you, Bundanon weddings are an unforgettable experience.
Read more about weddingsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT SHOULD I PACK?
Towels, bedding and soap are provided in your room, but please bring anything else you might need including:
- Other toiletries: shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste
- Insect repellent
- Yoga mat – if yoga is included in your package
- Warm clothes, a hat and suncreen
- Sturdy shoes, if you wish to explore the properties
- Water bottle
- For light-sensitive sleepers: some light does enter the room, so bring an eye mask
- Hair dryer/shower cap, if you need one
- A good book: there are no TVs at Bundanon, so bring something to read during your downtime
CAN I BOOK A ROOM FOR A DIFFERENT DATE, OR OUTSIDE OF A PACKAGE?
Bundanon does not function like a hotel. Guests are offered the opportunity to stay as part of packages that include catering and cultural experiences.
WHEN WILL MORE STAY DATES BE ANNOUNCED?
We hope to announce new dates soon, subscribe to our eNews to be notified when they go live.
HOW MUCH DO THE PACKAGES COST?
Please see individual event web pages for pricing and inclusions. Rates are quoted in Australian dollars and are inclusive of GST. Tariffs are per room for either one or two nights, and can be booked as a single, double or twin share (all rooms can be set as a king or two single beds).
IS BUNDANON ACCESSIBLE?
The new Bridge and Art Museum are wheelchair accessible and there are two accessible bedrooms available, both with wheelchair accessible bathrooms. There are designated accessible parking spaces available outside the Bridge and Art Museum. The Mordant Library is not wheelchair accessible.
Arthur Boyd’s Studio and the ground floor of the Homestead are wheelchair accessible. There is a staircase inside the Homestead and uneven ground in the visitor carpark and throughout the site. There is no opportunity to sit down within the Homestead or Studio as the furniture is original and fragile, however there is seating available inside the Homestead kitchen and throughout the Homestead grounds.
Guide dogs and assistance animals are allowed on Bundanon properties.
CAN I BRING MY FAMILY?
The Bridge bedrooms have been designed to accommodate a maximum of two adults and the experience packages currently on offer have been designed for adults. Upon request, guests are welcome to borrow a porta cot for a child under two, or an older child can accompany a single adult if the child is supervised during the entire stay. Please indicate when booking if traveling with children to ensure we can accommodate your requests.
CAN I BOOK WITH A FRIEND OR TRAVEL SOLO?
All rooms can be set as a king or two king single beds. You will be able to select your preference when booking.
CAN I BRING MY PET?
Bundanon is a wildlife refuge, surrounded by substantial areas of natural bush supporting many threatened native species. Guide dogs and assistance animals are allowed on Bundanon properties. All other domestic animals are not permitted.
WHAT TIME IS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT?
Please check individual stay event pages for check-in and check-out times. A final copy of your itinerary will also be sent to you the week of your stay. If you are arriving later than 6pm, Bundanon must be informed in advance.
ARE THE HOMESTEAD AND ARTHUR BOYD’S STUDIO AT THE SAME SITE AS THE BRIDGE AND THE ART MUSEUM?
No, they are located at two separate sites.
The Bridge and the Art Museum are located at 170 Riversdale Road, Illaroo, accessible by a 3km sealed road.
The Homestead and Arthur Boyd’s Studio are located at 533 Bundanon Road, Illaroo, accessible by 13km unsealed road which winds its way through bushland, descending to the Shoalhaven River basin.
It takes approximately 20 minutes to drive between the two sites.
HOW IS PRICING ARRIVED AT?
A stay at Bundanon is like no other. Bundanon is in a remote regional location and the cost of delivery of overnight experiences is at a premium rate. Bundanon offers overnight experiences as a unique opportunity for members of the public to stay on site and immerse themselves in Bundanon’s diverse attractions, including its award-winning architecture, Art Museum and stunning natural landscape. Your stay at Bundanon also enables two children from local primary schools to participate in a day learning program at Bundanon.
