Kiels Mountain: Bushland and Avatar’s Abode

At Avatar’s Abode in Kiels Mountain, natural bushland, Australian flora and fauna, and the history of Meher Baba come together. Seating areas with coastal views add to the landscape experience. The historical connections are tied both to specific buildings and to the year 1958. For trip planning, the site can therefore be viewed from two perspectives: as a natural setting and as a place with a clearly defined history.

Bushland, plants and wildlife

Large parts of Avatar’s Abode remain natural bushland. Hundreds of Australian plant species grow on the property, which is also home to many native birds and animals. These include wallabies, kookaburras, lorikeets, magpies, koalas and brush turkeys. With its plants, birds and other animals, nature here is not merely a backdrop to the buildings, but an integral part of the site’s character. Seating areas with coastal views add a scenic outlook to this setting. If landscape and wildlife are your main considerations when choosing a destination, Avatar’s Abode offers a different perspective from the history of the property.

Meher Baba and the history of the property

Meher Baba gave the property the name Avatar’s Abode during his stay in 1958. During his visit, he lived in Baba’s House and gave teachings in the Meeting Hall. The history is thus tied to two specifically named places: Baba’s House represents his stay, while the Meeting Hall is where he shared his teachings. These distinct connections help put the cultural significance of the property into context. An anniversary event in June commemorates Meher Baba’s visit to the property in 1958. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the specific event date in advance.

Buildings and facilities

Around the distinctive buildings are gardens, walking trails through the bush, a library, a reception building, a kitchen, an event hall and a bookshop. Green spaces and paths sit alongside a range of different buildings and rooms. This variety adds further facets of the property to its historical connections: Avatar’s Abode cannot be described solely in terms of Baba’s House or the Meeting Hall. The gardens and walking trails through the bush are also part of its character, while the other facilities mentioned complete the picture of the property.

Planning your trip

On most days, volunteers work at Avatar’s Abode. This is as much a part of the site’s character as its landscape and historical connections. When choosing a holiday rental in Kiels Mountain, a useful first question may be what you would like your trip to focus on: Australian plant life and wildlife habitat, or the history of Meher Baba. Avatar’s Abode brings both themes together on the same property. You can plan your trip around whichever of the two is of particular interest to you and your fellow travellers.

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