Welcome to Mt Rumney Escapes – Kangaroo House

Escape to a peaceful bushland retreat high on Mount Rumney. Kangaroo House is a fully self-contained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home set within 150 acres of beautiful Tasmanian bushland, offering stunning views towards Seven Mile Beach and Hobart.

🏡 Comfortable & Self-Contained

• 2 bedrooms with king beds, configurable as king singles on request
• Queen sofa bed in the lounge
• Heating for year-round comfort
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Private bathroom and laundry
• Comfortable lounge and dining areas
• Free Wi-Fi & Netflix
• Private deck
• Ample parking for cars, vans, caravans and trailers

🌄 Views & Stargazing

Relax on your private deck and enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets across the surrounding landscape. With no streetlights, Kangaroo House is a wonderful place to enjoy the night sky and stargaze. On clear nights, you may even have the opportunity to see the Aurora Australis.

🐾 Wildlife & Bushland

This is a genuine Tasmanian bushland experience. Wallabies, echidnas, native birds, blue-tongue lizards and other wildlife may be seen around the property. You may also encounter farm animals and insects — all part of staying in a natural rural environment.

Walking trails around the property provide opportunities to explore the surrounding bushland.

🌱 Off-Grid Living

Kangaroo House operates using solar power, generators, tank water, gas and a greywater system. Guests are asked to be mindful of water and energy use during their stay.

🚗 Getting Here

The property is accessed via bitumen followed by a short, well-maintained gravel road. Standard vehicles can access the property, but please drive carefully, particularly at night, as there are no streetlights and wildlife may be active on the roads.

A car is strongly recommended as there is no regular public transport to the property. Taxis and Uber may be available.

📍 Explore Tasmania

Kangaroo House is approximately 14 km from Hobart CBD and 13 km from Hobart Airport, making it a peaceful base for exploring:

• Richmond Village
• MONA
• Salamanca Market
• Seven Mile Beach
• Port Arthur
• Hastings Caves
• Tahune Airwalk

🔑 Self Check-In

Guests have full private access to Kangaroo House. Self check-in is available via a lockbox.

All guests are required to complete our online Check-In Form and provide valid photo identification before arrival. The form contains our House Rules and Terms & Conditions. Once completed, guests will receive their self check-in and access details.

We respect your privacy and live on-site, but we`re available by phone or text if you need assistance or local recommendations.

Come and experience the peace, wildlife, views and unique off-grid lifestyle of Kangaroo House at Mt Rumney Escapes. 🦘🌿✨
Our full House Rules and Terms & Conditions are provided in the required Check-In Form. All guests must complete and agree to the form before arrival.