Disconnect to reconnect… In a world that never seems to stop spinning, sometimes the best way to find clarity is to slow down, switch off, and breathe in the fresh air.
Along the Capricorn Coast, you’ll find a handful of special stays that encourage you to disconnect from the daily hustle and reconnect with nature, your loved ones—and yourself.
Whether you’re craving sunrise coffees overlooking the hills, evenings under a sky full of stars, or hands-on experiences with friendly farm animals, these farm and eco stays deliver all that and more. Here are four places to inspire your next escape.
Thyme Travellers Farm Stay
Tucked away in the peaceful Capricorn Coast countryside, Thyme Travellers Farm Stay is more than just a place to stay—it’s a wholesome experience. Owners Michelle and James Davey-Mattson have poured six years of love into creating this pet-friendly, off-grid retreat. Guests can pat friendly cows, goats, chickens, and horses, cook under the stars at the camp kitchen, and warm up around a firepit. With lush paddocks to roam, a hot shower to refresh, and the simplicity of nature all around, it’s the ultimate reset button for families, couples, and solo adventurers alike.
High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm
If sustainable living and learning are your thing, High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm is the perfect escape. Nestled just outside Yeppoon, this working permaculture farm offers rustic eco-accommodation—including quaint tiny homes—set amongst organic gardens, fruit orchards, and roaming animals. Guests can explore the farm, feed the animals, pick fresh produce, or just enjoy the view of the surrounding hills and dams. It’s a back-to-basics, soul-nourishing stay with the bonus of delicious food grown on-site (some of which you’ll even find on the menu at nearby Beaches Restaurant).
Elysium Retreat & Stays
Elysium Retreat & Stays is a boutique caravan park offering a variety of accommodations, including camping, RV powered and unpowered sites, and stationary RV cabin options. The retreat features communal amenities such as a recreation room with a full kitchen, dining area, pool table, couch, and TV. Guests can enjoy outdoor facilities like a fire pit, swimming pool, and a mountain nature walk. The park is dog-friendly, welcoming furry companions. Situated just 10 minutes from local beaches, the Keppel Island wharf, walking tracks, and central Yeppoon shopping, Elysium Retreat & Stays provides a tranquil environment to disconnect from daily life and reconnect with nature.
Castle Rock Farm
Deep in the heart of the lush Byfield rainforest, Castle Rock Farm is a private and peaceful haven for those wanting to go off the grid. This hidden gem features eco-friendly, artistically crafted cabins nestled between towering ferns and tropical greenery. From bushwalking and birdwatching to creekside daydreaming, the farm offers total immersion in nature. It’s a sanctuary for creatives, nature lovers, and anyone seeking stillness and inspiration.
