Wild Wood Cottages

Wild Wood Journal

Welcome to the Wild Wood Journal. Step inside our digital homestead. Here, we share stories from beneath our century-old bottle trees, local Tambo travel tips, and the rich heritage of our cottages. Pull up a chair, listen to the native birdlife, and explore the best of the outback with us

The Fascinating History of the Queensland Bottle Tree

The Queensland Bottle Tree ( Brachychiton rupestris ) is one of Australia’s most magnificent botanical wonders. Characterised by its massive, swollen trunk, this structural marvel is a living testament to the resilience of the Australian outback. While...