Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Below is a helpful list of frequently asked questions to assist you in planning for your stay at Abercrombie Ridge:

General Questions:

Is Abercrombie Ridge COVID-19 safe?

Your health and safety is paramount for us. A cleaning/sanitisation and laundry fee is included in your booking, and ALL hard and soft furnishings HAVE been thoroughly sanitised and disinfected before your arrival! If you or one of your guests is experiencing cold and flu-like symptoms, please advise them not to come!

Will it rain or snow on the weekend of our booking?

We wish we had the power to forecast the weather. But sadly we don't.

The weather forecast for your stay can be viewed at: http://www.weatherzone.com.au/nsw/central-tablelands/curraweela

Is there Wifi and Phone Reception?

Abercrombie Ridge is a remote country property and our internet is just suitable for streaming. Please be aware that our internet service is not like the cities and streaming may get disrupted. Our internet is more than suitable for guests wishing to work via email.

See Wifi Access and Telecommunications for password details.

What should I/we bring with me/us?

See 'WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME?' post.

What do I do with all my rubbish?

We are so remote that Council rubbish is not collected. However we do provide green wheelie bins for general rubbish and recycling. We also have an organic food waste tumbler where you can place your organic waste. Our bins are located behind the garage to the back of the Games Room.

Can I invite more guests?

The Barn has a maximum occupancy of 6 guests and The Lodge has a maximum occupancy of 4 guests. These limits are in place because of our Septic tank. Therefore more than 10 overnight guests on the property is not allowed.

Can I bring some extra blow up mattresses for a few more guests?

No. We do not permit additional guests above and beyond our maximum occupancy.

These limits are in place because of our Septic tank.

Can my friends camp on-site?

No. We do not permit camping on our property. We are specifically not covered under public liability for 'camping' of having campervans on-site.

There is a free camping site down at Abercrombie River called Bummeroo Ford they can use.

Can I go bushwalking?

Yes. We have 3 walks on the Property: Blue, White and Red walks. Walking down embankments, going cross country or jumping fences is done at the guests own risk.

Can I feed the Wildlife?

You're very welcome to bring some carrots and sweet potatoes for the feeding stations, kids love seeing the wildlife feed around sunset each night.

Can my kids jump on the Spa Cover?

ABSOLUTELY NOT! – it is made of foam and will break! Especially children. We will charge you for breakages! A new Spa cover costs over $800 to replace, so please treat it carefully.

Can I smoke Cigarettes at Abercrombie Ridge?

1. Abercrombie Ridge has a policy of NO SMOKING indoors;

2. Smoking is also NOT permitted in and around the Spa and/or in dry vegetation areas.

3. When smoking outdoors, flicking or leaving cigarette butts around the Property is NOT permitted. Abercrombie Ridge IS a bushfire prone area.

4. Please ensure all cigarette butts and matches are extinguished and completely removed.

Can I let off fireworks on the Property?

No. Abercrombie Ridge IS a bushfire prone area. There are no exceptions!

Can I have a party on the Property?

Any group gathering, event or party does need to have management involvement and depending on the requirements, it may or may not be approved.

Can I play outdoor music?

By all means, if you're in the Spa during the day and you're playing some soft tunes and they're not bothering anyone, sure its no problem. However if it's dark and we or other guests can hear your music, we WILL ask you to turn it off.

If you feel you need to crank up your boom box, then Abercrombie Ridge is not the right property for you. We pride ourselves on the tranquil and peaceful sounds of nature, and the silence that our guests enjoy from our property.

Our Electricity:

Does the property have electricity?

We do not have an unlimited supply of electricity as you do in the city. If all of the lights are on and you use the dryer, dishwasher, bathroom heat lamps OR oven at the same time, YOU WILL TRIP THE POWER.

Please use common sense; turn lights OFF when they are not in use, turn the air conditioning OFF if the windows are open; only use ONE appliance at a time TO AVOID LOSING POWER.

Does the property sometimes lose power?

Power Outages Sometimes Occur – Living in rural NSW, we sometimes have unexpected power outages which are caused by weather events or storms. We do have a generator for more extended outages; however, for small power outages, try to enjoy the experience and power will come back on again generally within the hour.

Is there a Generator on-site?

We do have a generator – If a longer power outage is confirmed by Essential Energy, we will switch the Property over to generator power, this will only be done by the owners.

If the Generator is initiated, this will power the fridge and lights ONLY. All other appliances will be turned off until mains power resumes.

What are the amenities?

What are the Sleeping arrangements in 'The Barn'?

'The Barn', is a 3 bedroom house and has 3 queen sized beds – All sheets, towels, duvet's, blankets, and pillows are provided for your comfort.

How many bathrooms and toilets in 'The Barn'?

The Barn' has one bathroom and two inside toilets. Plus, one outdoor composting toilet (the Loo with the view). There is also 1 inside toilet off the Games Room.

What are the Sleeping arrangements in 'The Lodge'?

'The Lodge', is a 2 bedroom house and has 2 queen sized beds – All sheets, towels, duvet's, blankets, and pillows are provided for your comfort.

How many bathrooms and toilets in 'The Lodge'?

The Lodge' has one bathroom and two inside toilets. Plus, one outdoor composting toilet (the Loo with the view). One of inside toilets is between The Lodge and the Games Room.

For your comfort:

Are there blankets and duvets?

Yes, we do provide blankets and duvets for your stay, however these are for INSIDE use only. If you intend on being outdoors in winter, please pack appropriate clothing and/or bring blankets suitable for outdoor use with you.

We also have electric blankets to keep you warm and snug of a night time.

Is there an open fireplace?

Each house and the Games Room do have open fireplaces, and ample wood available to keep you warm as well.

Do NOT overload the fireplace – Use the fireplace with the door CLOSED ONLY.

Be sure to empty 'COLD embers' prior to relighting. Ensure hot embers do not fall out of the fireplace – they burn the floor and the sofa!

Is there a firepit?

Yes, each house does have it's own private firepit for your use.

However, The firepit should NOT be used in windy conditions or left unattended. Guests are asked to FIND THEIR OWN firewood for the outdoor firepits.

Wood allocated in the house is for inside use only and should NOT be used in the outside firepits.

Are there any fire restrictions?

Due to local fire bans, OUTDOOR FIRES are NOT PERMITTED from September to May each year – fires started during these months without a permit result in a fine from the Rural Fire Service. This is a hard rule, no exceptions!

Outdoor firepits however, can still be used with caution, but must be extinguished and not left alone at anytime!

Is there Air Conditioning?

Yes, each house does have reverse-cycle air conditioning. Given our limited electricity available, please enjoy the experience of the inside fireplace during winter but if you do use the reverse cycle air conditioning for the warmer months, please keep all windows and doors closed to minimise the drain on our power supply.

Are the bedrooms heated in winter?

Each room has an electric wall heater, please turn them off if you are not using them.

Are there electric blankets on the beds?

Each queen-sized bed has an electric blanket, please turn them off if you are not in bed.

Using the Games Room:

What is there in the Games Room?

The Games Room is fully stocked with a Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, Fooseball Table, Air Hockey Table, Giant Jenga, Giant Chess and Darts. As well as board games and heaps of DVDs to choose from.

Where is the Games Room on the Property?

The Games Room is a SHARED SPACE off the side of The Lodge. It is located opposite and about 50 meters away from The Barn.

Can we use the Games Room whenever we like?

For the most part yes, however, if there are guests staying in The Lodge, we ask that all guests share the Games Room and to use common sense when using the Games Room.

For example:

1. Be mindful of noise if other guests are in close proximity.

2. Limit cheering and screaming loudly.

3. Be aware of your surroundings.

4. Be responsible when using a shared space.

5. Reset the games for the next guest to use.

6. Don't trash the Games Room, it is a shared space for all to enjoy.

Does the Games Room have a Curfew?

If other guests are on-site, then yes. As a typical rule, SUNSET is usually when we'd like people to stop using the Games Room. This provides quiet and respect to The Lodge guests.

If there are no other guests on-site, then a general rule, MIDNIGHT is usually when the Games Room is closed by us (because after all, we too would like to get some sleep).