Sustainability

Set in the foothills of kunanyi / Mount Wellington, BREATH sits within a conservation covenant that protects much of the property in perpetuity, ensuring the land is preserved and largely undisturbed.

The buildings have been designed to work with the climate rather than against it. Double-glazed, north-facing windows are positioned to capture natural warmth and reduce reliance on artificial heating. Tasmania’s electricity grid is predominantly powered by renewable hydroelectric and wind energy, providing a lower-carbon foundation for every stay. Where possible, energy-efficient appliances have been chosen, including heat pump hot water systems.

Water and waste systems are managed on site through a bio-cycle wastewater treatment system, supporting responsible and contained processing.

Operationally, impact is kept deliberately low. Each cabin has its own compost bin for food waste, recycling facilities are provided, and single-use items are minimised wherever possible. Wallawa toiletries are provided in refillable dispensers, and breakfast provisions are stocked in reusable jars and vessels rather than single-use packaging. All laundry is completed on site using earth-friendly detergents, and landscaping is kept minimal to allow the natural environment to remain dominant.

Beyond the built environment, ongoing care for the land is central to how BREATH operates. Revegetation work is underway to restore cleared areas of the property, and weed and feral animal management is carried out on site. We are working towards engagement with local conservation groups to monitor and document the wildlife that calls this place home.

These are quiet choices, not prominent features, designed to reduce footprint while keeping attention where it belongs: on stillness, landscape, comfort and time well spent.