Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)?

Superb Fairywren

How best to travel to your lodge?

By car.

What kind of services – except for accommodation and food – does your lodge offer to visiting birders?

• Bird bath almost continually frequented by more than 20 different species, adjacent to the outside dining area.
• Many, many kilometers of mowed and marked walking trails over the 170 acres of private conservation sanctuary.
• Guided tours are available.

Buff-rumped Thornebill

What makes your lodge special?

• A fully self-contained two-story country homestead with 3 queen bedrooms, slate flooring downstairs, polished timber flooring upstairs, and huge windows in every room create a great ambience.
• Fully equipped modern kitchen, two large lounge areas, separate dining area, antique and leather furnishings, 2 bathrooms, library, indoor and outdoor games, outdoor settings with family BBQ.
• Wings is a conservation reserve, 170 acres of the most beautiful gentle rolling hills and valleys. The retreat is set high in the Barossa Ranges with stunning long views over the Eden Valley.
• The surrounding farmland, Mt Crawford State Forest, native bush, and vineyards ensure peace and privacy. Wings is clad with native vegetation, including huge gums, many years of natural regeneration, and extensive areas of conservation planting surrounding peaceful grassy glades. This self-contained retreat is exclusively yours, as there are no other dwellings on the property.
• Wings is fully equipped for self-catering.
• With 170 acres of native flora and fauna, Wings provides everything for those who love a natural environment. A remote experience, but only a 1-hour picturesque drive through the Adelaide hills from the city. The perfect getaway retreat without the hassle of a long drive.
• Situated in the world-acclaimed Barossa wine region, there are many award-winning wineries with cellar door tasting, purchases, and cellar door restaurants and attractions within minutes, and the larger villages of Mt Pleasant and Williamstown are approximately a 10-minute drive away.

What are the 10 – 20 most interesting birds that your lodge offers good chances to see?

• Superb Fairywren
• Silvereye
• Weebill
• Buff-rumped Thornbill
• Yellow-rumped Thornbill
• Red-browed Finch
• Eastern Spinebill
• Yellow-faced Honeyeater
• Crescent Honeyeater
• White-naped Honeyeater
• New Holland Honeyeater
• Crimson & Eastern Rosella
• Shining Bronze-Cuckoo
• White-throated Treecreeper
• White-browed Babbler
• Scarlet Robin
• Flame Robin
• Sacred Kingfisher
• Grey Shrike-thrush
• White-winged Chough

Eastern Spinebill

What other suggestions can you give to birders interested in visiting your lodge?

Bring normal birding items, such as appropriate attire for the time of year, long trousers, sturdy enclosed footwear, and, of course, binoculars.

Red-browed Finch

Do you have activities for non-birders? If so, please describe.

Many many kilometers of beautiful marked and mown safe walking trails through mature native vegetation rich in fauna such as Kangaroos, echidnas, etc. 

As Wings is situated in the world-acclaimed Barossa wine region, there are many award-winning wineries with wine tasting cellar doors and cellar door restaurants available for a huge variety of menu options to suit all tastes.

There are also a large number of historic villages and small towns with restaurants, local produce, farmers markets, local arts and crafts, etc.

If any reader of 10,000 Birds is interested in staying at your lodge, how can they best contact you?

• Website www.wingsretreat.com.au 
• email [email protected]
• By phone within Australia 0414 885 545
• By phone from outside of Australia, +61 414 885 545.

Is there anything else you would like to share with the readers of 10,000 Birds?

Wings is extremely unique, combining wonderful birdwatching, conservation, extensive walking trails, situated in a world-renowned wine region, and beautiful accommodation.