Lavender Vale Homestead

Lavender Vale Homestead is in the northwest precinct of Kwiambal National Park. The homestead is around 1hr 45min drive from Tenterfield and a 1hr 15 min drive from Inverell.

You'll get PIN codes with your booking confirmation to access the keys to the homestead. Contact 13000 72757 if you haven't received your code. Fees may apply for lost keys.

From Tenterfield:

• Travel west along the Bruxner Highway for approximately an hour.
• Turn left on to the Ashford-Bonshaw Road just before Bonshaw and travel south to the small town of Ashford
• From here, travel along Inverell Street in Ashford and turn right on to Limestone Road. Follow this road for 16km and at the intersection of Limestone Road and Sandy Creek Road turn right, and continue on to Kwiambal National Park.
• Continue past the Limestone Caves and turn left on to Macintyre Falls Road. 
• The entrance to Lavender Vale Precinct has a post and rail fence, and is directly opposite the intersection with Lemon Tree Flat Road.  Access to the homestead is through the locked gate with the ‘Authorised Personnel Only’ sign. 

From Inverell:

• From the Gwydir Highway follow the signs at Mansfield Street and turn right on to Byron Street. Travel north along Byron Street which turns into Ashford Road and passing Kamilaroi Park on your left. Alternatively, take the Jardine Road bypass on the western side of town to reach Ashford Road.
• Travel north along Ashford Road for about an hour, and once at Ashford turn left on to Frazer Street.
• Follow Frazer Street as it turns on to Wallangra Road and head west to the intersection with Sandy Creek Road.
• Turn right on to Sandy Creek Road and follow for 6km until the intersection with Limestone Road.
• From here turn left and continue on to Kwiambal National Park.
• Continue past the Limestone Caves and turn left on to Macintyre Falls Road. 
• The entrance to Lavender Vale Precinct has a post and rail fence, and is directly opposite the intersection with Lemon Tree Flat Road.  Access to the homestead is through the locked gate with the ‘Authorised Personnel Only’ sign.

Road quality

There's no vehicle access from the homestead to the river.

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Off-street parking is available for many vehicles at Lavender Vale Homestead.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Kwiambal National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Spring

Between the warmer months of September and March, spectacular wildflower displays decorate the bush beneath white cypress pines.

Summer

The many swimming opportunities, including rivers, secluded beaches, and even a plunge pool, makes Kwiambal a terrific destination in the height of summer.

• 2 lounge rooms
• 6 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom with hot shower and bath.
• 1 separate hot shower and 2 separate toilets.
• Bedding configuration: 1 queen bed, 2 king single bunk beds plus 1 single bunk bed, 2 king single beds, 3 king single beds, 2 king single beds, 5 king single beds, 1 single sofa bed.
• Dining table and chairs.
• There is no television, DVD or stereo.
• There is no telephone at the homestead. There is mobile phone coverage for Telstra phone customers but limited to no coverage for other phone providers.
• Please leave the property clean and tidy with all kitchen items washed up and put away. Additional fees may be charged for any extra cleaning required or missing/broken items.
• Cleaning products, toilet paper and garbage bags are provided.

Toilets

• Flush toilets

Barbecue facilities

There is an outdoor wood barbecue and an inside wood fire. 

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)
• Wood barbecues (firewood supplied)

Drinking water

Tank water is available but you’ll need to treat or boil it before drinking.

Showers

• Hot showers

Electric power

The homestead uses mains power. Please leave your personal electrical devices, including hairdryers and electric blankets, at home and use only the electrical devices provided in the homestead. The use of smartphone and computer chargers is accepted.

Kitchen

Gas stove and oven. 2 fridges with freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle.

Plates and cutlery

Pots and pans

Air conditioning

Washing machine

With clothes line/rack. Bring your own washing powder.

Rubbish bin

Please take any excess garbage with you. Bin bags are provided.

• Lavender Vale Homestead factsheet
• Lavender Vale Homestead map (2MB pdf)
• Lavendar Vale homestead floor plan (312.7KB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

Assistance may be required to access this area as there are some steps.