The four tiny homes are located very close to the river. Photo: Supplied.
Adventure holiday park group Reflections Holidays has unveiled four tiny homes now available for short stays by the Tumut River.
Tiny homes are movable dwellings smaller than 50 sqm that have become more prevalent on the accommodation scene across NSW over the past five years.
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom units in Tumut are on the riverfront and feature a timber deck with outdoor dining furniture and an open-plan interior layout with a lounge area and kitchenette. Each unit costs $210 per night and requires a minimum three-night stay.
Reflections says it has invested more than $900,000 at the Tumut River park since being appointed Crown land manager in early 2025 and estimates that the Tumut River park will inject $1.2 million annually in additional tourism revenue to the region.
The Minister for Tourism, Steve Kamper, who attended the unveiling last week, said the 2035 Destination NSW Strategy had a clear target to achieve $91 billion in annual visitor expenditure by 2035.
“This region attracted 6.1 million visitors and 9.5 million visitor nights in 2024 and it’s exciting that Reflections Tumut River is among the accommodation providers that support world-class events in this growing region,” he said.
Reflections CEO Nick Baker, Minister Kamper and local tourism operators and businesses inspected the Tumut River holiday park’s first four tiny homes, with work recently completed to improve the internet, guest Wi-Fi and security at the park, as well as existing assets including the camp kitchen and cabins.
The interior of the tiny homes. Photo: Supplied.
Mr Baker said the bulk of tradespeople who were contracted to work on the Tumut park improvement program lived locally or within an 80 km radius, from builders, electricians and surveyors to locksmiths and nurseries – and a plumber who was able to employ an additional apprentice because of the extra work opportunities.
Reflections Holidays is the trading name for NSW Crown Holiday Parks Land Manager.
“We are all committed to working together to promote the region, and Reflections is examining how to partner with businesses and educational groups to make a real difference in the region, for example hosting excursions and workshops to benefit local youth and possibly create career pathways,” Mr Baker said.
A new report prepared by Nourish Consulting also found that the social wellbeing value created by Reflections Tumut River holiday park in its community tops $8 million.
“In practice, that’s a significant contribution – comparable to giving each person a substantial annual benefit in improved quality of life, belonging, access to nature, and economic stability,” the report stated.
Melanie Hawyes, Crown Lands, Tumut Mayor Julia Ham, Tourism Minister Steve Kamper, Reflections CEO Nick Baker and Wagga MP Dr Joe McGirr at the Tiny Homes launch. Photo: Supplied.
Mr Baker said Reflections was thrilled to partner with Snowy Valleys Council and would continue to work with locals to not only improve the park for the enjoyment of guests and the community.
“Reflections has already supported or sponsored local community events including Rock The Turf music event and the Falling Leaf Festival, and that type of grassroots support will continue into the future, and our discussions with local tourist operators are continuing,” he said.
More information about the tiny homes, along with booking information, can be found through the park’s website.
