A Boat in the Grampians - Nature Lovers Eco-retreat

We sailed the lovely yacht 'Shannon,' from Fiji to Australia, through the tail of cyclone Solo and a force ten storm between New Caledonia and Coffs Harbour. Now YOU can have the pleasure of staying on the quaint old boat but without fear of drowning! However...the main rule remains the same on land as it did on water, 'Don't Fall Off the Boat!'
'Inanna,' is a wonderful place for nature immersion, bird and wildlife spotting. How many baby kangaroos and wedge tail eagles can you spot? Watch the colours change throughout the day on the sandstone escarpment and treat yourself to a well earned digital detox. There is no wi-fi and very limited mobile coverage at 'Inanna.' It's really all about the nature and peacefulness.
Snuggle up beside the fire with a book and a complementary bottle of wine, swing in the hammock with your favorite music, enjoy a board game, a jigsaw, or a 4 km walk around the boundary of Inanna.

To make your stay even more enjoyable we offer a number of engaging activities and products for you to purchase:

- Bush Tucker and Edible Weeds Walk and Talk
- An Introduction to Animal Tracking
- Collaborative Art for the Whole Family
- Camp Oven Cuisine
- Breakfast hamper
- Lunch Hamper
- Amazing Fireside Stories with World Adventurer, Jon Muir
- Organic seasonal garden produce
- Firewood and kindling ( one wheelbarrow load )
- Books by us: 'Alone across Australia,' for adults
'Seraphine, Terror of the Desert,' for kids
- DVDs by us: 'Alone Across Australia,' PG
'Suzy and the Simple Man,' PG

We can often provide organic produce from our garden (when seasonally available) at a very reasonable price.

Children need to be 9 years and older to stay at 'Inanna,' as they need to have the physical dexterity to walk safely on the boat deck.

Inanna is a great base from which to explore numerous magnificent walks in the Grampians National Park, local wineries and the affordable Bunyip Hotel, which prides itself on paddock to plate cuisine.

SPECIAL, ECO-FRIENDLY FEATURES OF 'A BOAT IN THE GRAMPIANS' - Please familiarise yourself with these as not everyone has the capacity to live this simply.
- Two burner gas stove top and the fire for cooking during fire safe weather.
- Small fridge which holds about 10 litres.
- Passive water cooled box which is 10-20 degrees cooler than the ambient air temperature. It's a good place to store vegetables. Capacity -16 litres.
- The toilet is a waterless composting toilet where you cover your deposit with the leaf litter provided. There is sometimes a faint odour associated with the toilet.
-The shower is a camp solar heated bag or a canvas shower bag that you can fill with hot water. The shower area is a lovely, private, tropical oasis.
- The boat cabin has fly screens on all openings for an insect free sleeping experience. In the kitchen and bathroom area however you may encounter some insects - are you O.K with this? Generally there are very few night time insects.
- If it's suitable weather to light a fire you can purchase a wheel-barrow load of fire wood. The wood comes from the fallen trees on the land here and is a renewable resource.
Wherever possible, we try and reduce our carbon outputs and encourage our guests to do the same . We plant a native tree for every booking at Inanna, in an attempt to sequester the carbon released by the use of the Airbnb.

We trust that you will enjoy your eco-friendly experience with us and return home feeling deeply rested, nurtured and inspired.