the philosophy of the tiny house is simple: to provide maximum rest and relaxation with a minimal ecological footprint. following a sustainable ethos, tiny houses champion off-grid living whilst offering a serene escape from the humdrum of city life. most of the minute lodgings on this list are constructed from recycled materials, use renewable energy sources, and feature eco-friendly bathroom facilities. each of these tiny houses offer something new - from a rustic farm stay surrounded by horses and orchards to a lush rainforest house with its own private bathtub, each is a unique experience in miniature. below, we bring you five of our favourite tiny houses in new south wales for your next weekend escape.

tiny balloon house, canowindra

enveloped by orchards and overlooking broad acres of canol and wheat fileds, tiny balloon house is a cosy stay in central west nsw with open views of mt. canobolas. the tiny house is named for the balloon flights offered by its founders - their sunrise flights are a must-do, offering incredible views of canowindra’s farmlands. each year, the couple host the canowindra international balloon festival, a week long celebration that champions the towns history of ballooning. fit for two guests, the studio space features a queen size bed, ensuite bathroom, and kitchenette.

the wabe, blue mountains

nestled in the beautiful kanimbla valley, the wabe is a blue mountains tiny house overlooking a dramatic escarpment. for those looking to explore the best of the region, the wabe is the perfect base for exploring the jenolan caves, blackheath, and its many bushwalking trails. this is a two to three person stay with a queen bed in the loft and sofa bed on the ground floor that rolls out into a double bed. meet the property’s two resident labradors, millie and toby, their three chickens, or cook up dinner on their barbecue grill.

foxglove cottage, robertson

situated in the nsw southern highlands, foxglove cottage is a farmland stay set on 20 acres of lush green land. with waterfalls, spectacular lookouts, and rainforest groves within close reach, this tiny house is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. missingham creek winds through the property, and guests can enjoy numerous crystal clear swimming holes just a short walk away from the cottage. foxglove cottage can comfortable sleep two adults, and one child on its sofa bed. if its a clear night out, speak to the owners to arrange an outdoor movie under the skies (here int he southern highlands, the night sky is like no other).

arabella, kangaroo valley

the star of kangaroo valley’s tiny house arabella might not be the house itself. the award winning luxury eco cabin features a giant glass cube with a freestanding bath, mirrored from the outside but transparent from the inside for 360 degree views of the surrounding bushland. the custom built cabin features natural pine walls, kitchenette, and can sleep up to four guests. the house sits on a 140 acre former dairy farm on the edge of cambewarra ranges, filled with wildlife and lush native flora.

the clyde, eagleton

set on the grounds of a historical shipyard on the picturesque williams river, the clyde is named after the first ship to be buil there in 1800. today, the grounds house two tiny homes with queen-sized loft beds and cosy living areas, perfectly situated near private boat ramps for kayaking, swimming, or boating. for the more adventurous, guests can also enjoy water-skiing or book a hot air balloon ride for sweeping views of eagleton’s green mountain ranges and parks.