Aussie TV icon Bluey's home recreated in real-life
The home of the popular titular character in children’s show Bluey has been brought to life in Brisbane - and one lucky family has the chance to experience it for themselves in a one-off experience.
Bluey, created by Joe Brumm and created entirely in Brisbane, has become a global sensation, distributed in over 60 countries by the BBC.
The Heeler family home was recreated in real-life by Airbnb and BBC Studios and was “entirely customised to bring the cartoon experience to life”.
Bluey fans are sure to recognise some of the home’s quirky details from the show, including a red letterbox, standout bay window and bone-shaped chimney.
“Inside, the interior has been re-imagined with a breezy mid-century aesthetic coupled with playful pops of colour,” Airbnb said in a statement on its website.
“The girls’ playroom with its signature rainbow canopy, kiwi rug and numerous toys - including Bluey’s beloved Chattermax toy and magic xylophone - is the ultimate setting for creative play and make believe.”
The kids’ bedroom, modelled after Bluey and Bingo’s room, has two single beds, colourful hanging lanterns, cloud cushions, a handcrafted watermelon rug and a custom stained-glass window.
As for the master bedroom, it mirrors Bandit and Chilli’s plant-filled retreat seen on the show, with a queen-sized bed, rattan furnishings and neutral colours.
“The backyard is a verdant oasis for family games - like Horsey Ride and Keepy Uppy - with a BBQ, kiddie-sized trampoline, Grannies’ car, custom toadstool seats and bespoke dog garden gnomes. Yummy snacks can be found in the fridge, including Bandit’s famous duck cake,” the statement said.
For the family lucky enough to stay the weekend, they will also get to enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Ludo studios where Bluey is created, a Chinese takeaway feast in the backyard, an afternoon decorating the famed duck cake, and a puppet making craft session with the Bob Bilby character from the show.
To top it all off, the two-night stay for two adults and two kids will only cost $20, plus taxes and fees.
“We’re delighted to add Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit to our growing community of Airbnb hosts,” said Susan Wheeldon, the country manager of Airbnb Australia and New Zealand.
“And while we have some incredible homes on Airbnb, there will be nothing quite like waking up in the Heeler house and getting to live and breathe in Bluey’s magical world for one wondrous weekend.”
But those who miss out on the stay or who live overseas can still experience the home, by booking a coveted spot in an Online Experience hosted from the house by one of the Bluey composers, Jazz d’Arcy, and children’s choreographer, Cherie Lange.
Images: Hannah Puechmarin (AirBnb)