There’s nothing quite like cozying up by a crackling fireplace after a day of exploring the Snowy Mountains. If you wish to use the fireplace during your stay, please follow the simple guide below to safely enjoy a fire without smoke.
Step 1: Stack Kindling
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- Take eight to ten pieces of kindling and stack them in a crosshatch style arrangement. (Place two pieces on the base of the fire vertically, and then stack two pieces on top of those horizontally. Repeat once more.
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- Place firelighters amongst the kindling and light. Wait for the kindling to become well lit.
Step 2: Add Firewood
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- Once the burning kindling settles, place a few pieces of smaller firewood onto the kindling, being sure to allow space between pieces so that air can circulate.
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- Once these smaller pieces of firewood settle and are burning hot, add larger logs on top. Again, be sure to allow good airflow between each log to prevent smouldering and excess smoke.
Step 3: Emptying the Fire
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- Once the fire has died down and the ash is cool, there is a silver metal bucket outside that can be used to put ash into.
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- Once the ash has been put into the metal bucket, return it to its original location outside. Do not leave the metal bucket unattended inside your accommodation.