Growing up on an orchard nearby the Pinnacle, state forests and other farmland during the ’80s and ’90s was a never-ending adventure. Apart from a TV with two free-to-air channels, there were no other screens to keep us indoors, so we grew up outside in the fresh air. Whenever we headed off for the next adventure, it was just easy to inform whichever parent was in earshot that we were “heading out yonder”. Where exactly that was none of us quite knew, but it was mum’s “cooee” which echoed across the property that signalled us home when dinner was on the table.
It should come as no surprise that the Yonder studio sits at the end of our driveway – about 80m from the nearest studio. It’s well hidden and away from everyone – just the way we liked it when we’d disappear on our adventures. The Yonder studio is grafted into the hillside with its own unique northeasterly outlook to the neighbouring eucalypts in the foreground and the lights of Orange dominating the skyline at night.
Lightning fast WiFi (Starlink)
Kitchenette inc. induction cooktop, convection microwave & fridge
Bath (with views)
King bed with premium sheets
Reverse A/C
Internal wood fire & outdoor firepit
QLED smart TV & bluetooth speaker
Telescope for land & sky gazing
Nutribullet (for your breakfast smoothie)
43sqm private studio
Continental breakfast for your first morning
Orange's reputation for good food is well known but there's a whole lot more to our wonderful region just waiting for you to enjoy. Below you'll find some of our handpicked Orange experiences that an Orange bucketlist should include. Use these ideas as food for thought to shape your stay with us. You can also head to our Experiences page for a whole lot more...
Starting with a guided wine tasting (where you will select a bottle of your favourite for your picnic hamper) then venture into the vineyard, select a picnic spot, relax and enjoy the gourmet hamper prepared in the award winning Printhie kitchen. Book your picnic direct with Printhie. Available all year round.
With over 30 cellar doors, a brewery, distillery and cider house you will be spoilt for choice. Make life easy and let one of our local winery tour operators choose for you based on your own taste preferences.
We like to think all the stars will align for your stay at Basalt. To make sure of it, we’ve teamed up with local astronomer, Rod Somerville who offers guests their own personal starlit show from Basalt's communal firepit area.
Basalt sits proudly on Wiradjuri land in close proximity to culturally significant indigenous sites including Gaahna-bula - Mount Canobolas and Yuranigh's grave. Guided tours on country plus genuine bush tucker tastings are available for guests keen to immerse themselves a little deeper into our indigenous history.
A unique way to arrive and depart Basalt for your stay or soak up the beauty of the Orange Region by air. Whatever your reason for travel, do it in style with either Limitless Helicopters or Orange Helicopters.
