Boshack Outback - Perth Eco Farm Stay — Hotel in Bolgart

We visited Boshack Outback for a couple of nights in early October.||It was exactly what I was looking for - an outback adventure experience that is not completely raw (ie without basic modern amenities) and yet not glamping either!||The cabins are pretty roomy if you go as a couple (can easily sleep 6 or more) and some of them are just 10 steps from the lake. They are doubly insulated so it's not very cold at night, even though temps were low during our visit.||The bed is a little lumpy but not so bad. Better pillows would be nice. Considering that this is an outback experience and not a 5-star hotel, it's reasonable.||The interesting thing is that the "ensuite" bathroom is actually outside the room. It does lend to the outback experience, but if you need to go in the middle of the night, you'll have to put on your jackets (in winter or spring), exit your room and walk 3-4 steps to the bathroom. This inconvenience can be viewed as good fun, but if you're looking for full comfort and typical daily convenience, you'd be better off finding a glamping site.||The day activities were fun and educational. You can choose your level of participation. Steve is the man! He is so affable and yet knowledgeable on so many topics, that he was really a joy to chat with, and to learn things from. I haven't built a raft in over 30 years, and it was nice to learn know to knot the ropes again, haha.||We also enjoyed the tour around Boshack, hearing how it came to be, feeding the horses, alpacas, chicken and geese that are around. Also tried a few wild herbs and picked some wild mulberries.||Meals (included in the price) were good. On top of everything Steve does well, he's a good cook! Dietary restrictions are catered to.||The best thing we liked about Boshack was sitting around the campfire at night with hot Milo and chatting with other guests, while looking up to the night sky. The 2nd night, Steve took us star-gazing with his telescope. We were joined by Millie the cute and boisterous puppy, so it was a lot of fun.||Then there are the peacocks that call Boshack their home. Beautiful creatures - we've never seen them up close (they were sleeping on the tree right outside our cabin) before and never heard them make noises in the various zoos we've been to. The funny thing is that we probably got on their nerves for going to the loo in the middle of the night - our cabin door opening and closing must have woken them up, so they screeched, and then some. A peacock's screech sounds like a small child crying for help. And then they woke up at around 4:30 am and started their family morning symphony. Haha. We did lose a little sleep but it was all in good humour!||The thing that really took some points from our stay was the abundance of flies. Apparently this was due to the sudden weather changes in the past couple of weeks, but man, they were such a nuisance! If you go during fly season, make sure you bring a fly hat, otherwise you will find it rather unpleasant. That said, Steve said he's gonna do something about it, and I'm sure he'll do a great job containing the problem.||All in all, we did enjoy our stay at Boshack. If it weren't for the flies, it'd be a 5-star review. It's the perfect short vacation for families with young kids and a romantic destination...

Boshack is a magical place.. it is not a 5 star resort. It is rustic. The rooms are so basic but they are clean and comfortable. There are flies and spiders. Boshack felt like a detox. We put away our devices and we just immersed ourselves into nature. It absolutely exceeded expectations. My two kids (2&4) did not want to come home which is surprising because there is not much entertainment other than nature. Crissy, the owner, did bring us on tours and we fed the animals (geese, horses and alpacas) and we checked some nets and played fun games which was lovely but the best part was just the nothingness. I haven't been anywhere like boshack before.

Grant is such a lovely man and made us feel very welcome. He showed me the different constellations one night over a g&t. The stars out there are just breathtaking. The lake is also beautiful and you have free use of the boats. I took a boat into the middle of the lake and just lay there for a half hour and tried to implant it into my memory as I really felt a sense of peace I never felt before. My advice is to book this if you are after a bit of soul nourishment and a break from reality and technology. The meals are plentiful and often but bring some favourite snacks and drinks as this place is completely off the grid and there are no local shops. My 4 yo is a fussy eater and grant was lovely enough to cook up some of his favourite things that I brought. They left snacks out for the pickers (tea, coffee, toast, noodles) and they supplied all the condiments (I brought tomato sauce unnecessarily). Get a room with a ensuite. The showers are like barrels where you can look out over the lake as you shower. It is daunting at first as i felt a bit exposed but its an absolutely incredible experience. They provide the shower gel. Just bring your shampoo and conditioners. Bring some good closed toe shoes or wellies if you have them as the walks are through swamp. None of us got bit by mozzzies as we used mozzie spray. Would reccommend you bring some. Bring extra clothes for the kids and let them just get dirty. Also bring a few activities. I brought kinetic sand and some board games. It was an incredible experience for us and we will...

Wow, we had such an amazing time at Boshack. There is so much to do ,or as little as you want. I was looking to get the family off their devices and spend some time and out in nature and this farm stay did not disappoint.|Such good value for money ,as the price includes all your meals and some great activities. The food was delicious and plentiful.|I thought I might just chill out, but once the activities started I was right up there with the kids! I loved being in the trailer heading out for farm experience. It bought back lots of nice childhood memories and I’m sure the kids will remember the experience too. We fed the alpacas and horses, went on a lovely nature walk through the paperbark forest and enjoyed hearing the stories of the Aboriginal people and pioneers of the area, plus the local family history of the owners of Boshack.|We came back from the farm to a yummy afternoon tea and then spent the afternoon canoeing exploring and shelter building .|That evening we sat by the campfire under the stars, toasting marshmallows and doing a bit of night spotting of the local wildlife in and near the lake.|OMG the stars are so easily visible out there and you truly feel you are experiencing the outback and at the same time a small dot in the universe.|Did we miss our devices NO! We slept so well.|Cabins are very clean and beds comfortable. I loved having a nice hot shower and whilst looking out at a stunning lake view.|I never really get up for sunrise at home but I'm glad I did as it was spectacular.|If you are looking for a stay where all you do is pack your cloths and toothbrush and everyone is entertained I highly recommend Boshack ,it really is a unique place with a very nice peaceful energy.| Even though it was only a couple nights I felt like I had time to rest and reset with the family.| Thanks Chrissy , you and your team made us feel so welcome and nothing was too...