Anketell Forest is a wildlife refuge, accommodation venue and small organic farm on 2000 acres just off the New England Hwy between Tenterfield & Glen Innes. See here for directions.

Its forested granite boulder hills are an integral part of the vital Deepwater/Bolivia Hill bio-region and wildlife corridor linking the eastern coastal ranges with the western slopes and plains.

Anketell Forest is home to a multitude of endemic plant and animal species including many listed as endangered or vulnerable.

Environmental science students and research professionals are invited to contact us and visit for study purposes .

Accommodation

We like to share Anketell Forest with guests and their well behaved dogs.

Private, well appointed and cosy, Tor Cottage features a spa for two, wood fire, expansive deck and views and the very popular bbq and undercover outdoor bar. Stay for a day or a week, Tor Cottage has the space and peace to be yourself.

The unique Shearing Shed venue sleeps from two up to ten. Featuring two en-suite bedrooms with queen beds (one with an large couch, one with a day bed) and two comfy sofa doubles in the living area plus a day bed in the sun lounge, the Shearing Shed is perfect for families, groups, parties, rehearsals, retreats, weddings or for just one or two couples who want room to spread out and relax.

Book the Shearing Shed or the entire property including Tor Cottage for a family or group get-together. See our very affordable rates.

Furniture

As well as managing the forest for wildlife, Steve and Kerri salvage solid fallen timber for use in making furniture and art. Almost all the furniture in Tor Cottage and The Shearing Shed was made by hand from timber milled and crafted on-site.

Farming

Pictured right are Moon Jaw, Violet, Richie, Clyde and Milky Way with mum Brownie, a few of our free-ranging lawn mowers (the fence is to keep us in). We have a small herd of Angus and Angus-cross cattle (and one and a half Hereford) which live an organic lifestyle roaming the property. We don’t use any soil ‘improvers’ such as super phosphate, nor do we sew non-native pastures, or use dogs to herd the cattle. Our relaxed herd are healthy, friendly, shy, and very curious.

… and also

Kerri makes and manages the websites for Anketell Forest and others. In her spare time, she rustles Wild Opals. Little Fishy (pictured) is one of the many unique Queensland boulder and matrix opals available at www.WildOpals.com