DINGO DAM COTTAGE

If you wish to be more independent, "Dingo Dam" cottage is just for you! This quaint cottage was the original dwelling on Wave Hill Station. It offers late 1800s style living - old iron beds, candles, wash stands, claw foot bath, pot belly stove and timber walls and floors.

Running hot water is always available using the "donkey system" where a slow fire burns beneath a water-filled 44-gallon drum.

Sleeping arrangements include one Queen size and one double bed (in individual rooms) and two sets of bunks in the sleep-out.

Bring your own bedding or hire is available.

Situated on "Dingo Dam", the cottage has a private jetty for fishing and swimming.

For your convenience a few luxuries have been installed such as flushing toilet, solar lighting, gas cooking facilities and a gas fridge.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


 

Q. What size is the cottage?

A. A small all timber settlers cottage circa late 1800’s consisting of 5 rooms – 2 bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, sitting area with curtained off bunk room. Separate large bathroom.

Q What form of power is provided?

A. Solar lighting.

Q. How many bedrooms?

A. 2 bedrooms – one queen size and one double room, plus two sets of bunks in small curtained off area.

Q. How many people does it sleep?

A. Sleeps maximum of 8 people.

Q. What cooking facilities are provided?

A. Gas cooking, Gas BBQ and wood fired BBQ.

Q. Is there a fridge?

A. Yes there is a small caravan size gas fridge. Extra space is available in the Station’s cool room.

Q. How is hot water provided for the shower and kitchen sink?

A. Light a small fire for continuous hot water under a 44 gallon drum. During warm weather no fire is needed as the water heats up naturally from the sun. Wood is provided.

Q. Is there any heating in winter?

A. A pot belly stove provides warmth which permeates through the whole cottage.

Q. Do we need to bring cooking utensils etc?

A. Cutlery and crockery and cooking utensils are provided.

Q. Do we need to bring linen etc?

A. Yes, bring linen, towels, pillows and in cool weather a doona or blankets.

Q. Are dogs allowed?

A. Dogs are allowed as long as they are strictly supervised and not allowed to wander.
 

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