Tinjella Hut

Welcome to Tinjella Hut

Tinjella Hut is an exclusive-use campground located within the Kuitpo Forest on Brookman Road, just 45 minutes’ drive from Adelaide. Set within three hectares of mixed eucalypt woodland, the hut is suitable for group stays and those travelling with horses.

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The forest is closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days. To report a fire, call 000.

The Kuitpo and Mount Crawford Forests are located within the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District. For fire ban information phone 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS websiteBeing aware of a Total Fire Ban is your responsibility.

Fire is prohibited on ForestrySA land and Forest Reserves between November 1 and April 30 in any year. (These dates may be extended in areas where high fire danger persists).

Facilities and features

  • Two room hut, with open doorway
  • Sleeping area, accommodating up to 10 people
  • Food preparation area
  • Open fire place
  • Two picnic tables
  • Fire pit
  • Toilet (shared with Jack’s Paddock users)
  • Rainwater (not suitable for drinking)
  • Eight horse yards, suitable for overnight stays

Bookings

  • Minimum 2 night stay
  • Bookings are available between 1 April and 30 November. Day bookings are available between 1 December and 31 March
  • All organised groups must discuss their activities with the ForestrySA Ranger prior to booking

Fees

  • From $112 per night

Arrival and departure

  • Overnight bookings: 2pm arrival, 10am departure
  • Please contact the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre one day prior to arrival to obtain hut access:phone (08) 8391 8800 (10am – 12pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

How to get there

Tinjella Hut is located in the Kuitpo Forest, 2.5km south of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre, on Brookman Road.

GPS: -35˚13΄50˝ 138˚41΄6˝

Images courtesy of Deb Elton.

Terms and conditions

  • Many organised competitions and events are held in the Mount Crawford and Kuitpo Forest Reserves. These require the submission of an event application, which are approved on a case by case basis. If your accommodation booking relates to an event please contact the Mount Crawford or Kuitpo Information Centres for more information. Please note that booking of a facility does not necessarily mean your event will be approved.  Events need to be booked a minimum of four weeks in advance. Submit an Event Application here.
  • You are not permitted to drive in the forest. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only
  • The gate to Tinjella Hut must be kept locked at all times
  • The use of generators is not permitted. Please consider other forest users and keep noise levels down
  • Fires: Wood fires are permitted from 1 May to 31 October. Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30 November. Dead, fallen timber can be collected from adjoining pine plantations and used for firewood. It is an offence to cut standing timber. Someone must be present at all times and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before departure
  • Dogs are permitted, provided they are kept under control at all times. Please be aware of fox baiting programs operating in the area
  • Cleaning: The centre, toilet and grounds must be left in a clean and tidy state, with all rubbish removed
  • Other conditions may be imposed by the ForestrySA Ranger

The forest is closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days. To report a fire, call 000.

The Kuitpo and Mount Crawford Forests are located within the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District. For fire ban information phone 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS websiteBeing aware of a Total Fire Ban is your responsibility.

Fire is prohibited on ForestrySA land and Forest Reserves between November 1 and April 30 in any year. (These dates may be extended in areas where high fire danger persists).

Cancellations

  • All cancellations must be made at least 14 days prior to the check in date and will incur a $15 ($AUD) cancellation fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 14 days of check in date.
  • Cancellations are to be reported to ForestrySA in writing, and upon approval (provided the cancellation is made at least 14 days prior to the check in date) you will be refunded the cost of the booking less the $15 ($AUD) cancellation fee.
  • ForestrySA reserves the right to cancel bookings without prior notice, and with no liability to ForestrySA. On the instances where ForestrySA cancels your booking, you will be refunded 100% of the cost of the booking.