Tonia Cochran is the owner of Orana, a property situated in Taroona, Tasmania. The property is comprised of two combined properties which extend up and onto the ridgeline at Taroona. Orana is part of a large continuous forest running from Truganini Reserve to Bonnet Hill and also neighbours the Lea Conservation Area on the western boundary. The land is largely intact forest with a small exclusion for a house and shed and is currently used as a wildlife sanctuary but also for wildlife rehabilitation, education and tourism. Tonia intends for the property to run in conjunction with Inala sanctuary on Bruny Island. In the future Orana is planned to be used as a venue to host community events. The property is also part of the Land for Wildlife program.
Orana spans 65.2 hectares and is open Eucalyptus woodland containing five to six species of Eucalyptus as well as Allocasuarina and a native understory. Native wildlife found at Orana, include Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii), long-nosed potoroos (Potorous tridactylus), Tasmanian bettongs (Bettongia gaimardi) eastern-barred bandicoots (Perameles gunnii), southern brown bandicoots (Isoodon obesulus), Bennetts wallabies (Macropus rufogriseus), Tasmanian pademelons (Thylogale billardierii), short-beaked echidnas (Tachyglossus aculeatus setosus) and Critically Endangered ammonite snails (Ammoniropa vigens).
Stay at Orana
Perched on a hillside in Taroona, southern Hobart, Orana offers sweeping 180-degree panoramas over the Derwent River and Storm Bay. This architecturally designed retreat provides an elevated vantage point where treetops meet eye level, creating exceptional opportunities for wildlife observation. The thoughtfully designed residence comfortably sleeps six guests across three well-appointed bedrooms. Imagine curling up in the reading room with a book or settling into the spacious lounge with your favourite drink as boats glide through Storm Bay below and sea birds soar above the treetops at eye level. The generous timber deck beckons for al fresco dining or sunset watching, while the dining room provides an elegant indoor alternative with those same breathtaking views. The fully equipped kitchen makes self-catering a pleasure, while the wood heater and heat pump ensure year-round comfort as you settle in for the evening, watching the lights twinkle across the water.
