Billabong Retreat Sydney

Description

Situated on 12 acres of stunning natural bush surrounding two beautiful billabongs it is hard to believe the property is only fourty-five-minutes from Sydney.

You will have exclusive use of the whole resort including the main resort centre with pavillion lounge, three bush cabins, a cottage, a large waterside deck and massage spa.

We can accommodate 20 in total, 16 in twin rooms plus an additional 2 in a Balinese style pavilion and 2 in a large tents with proper beds and power.

The retreat is suited for groups seeking a quiet & peaceful escape from the city. You can request yoga, massage & meditation classes and also a full catering service if required. The property is not appropriate for parties or noisy gatherings. Alcohol and smoking are not permitted.

Abundant with colourful & vocal native life you can spot hundreds of bird species, albino faced black wallabies, lace monitors, deer, micro-bats, water lizards and at night the whole place throbs to the chorus of frogs and cicada. Bush rock escarpments rise up from the water edge with huge boulders creating lovely nooks that are ideal for relaxing within nature.

The main centre has been built around two yurt-like circular structures. These have been designed to maximise the feeling of space and the ceilings rise up and feature stained glass tops that allow strands of coloured light to filter through.

One yurt is for group practices such as yoga as well as movies on the giant screen and the other allows for relaxing, cooking and dining. In between is a large covered pavillion with wrap-around sofa and large fire and the deck protrudes over the rock escarpment offering stunning views down to the billabongs.

Heating throughout the retreat is provided by wood combustion heaters, gas heaters & electric heaters.

Harmony cottage is a quaint & colourful original federation house. The other cabins nestle in the bush like tree houses on the escarpments edge, each with decks and wonderful bush & water views.

Other features include sunny north facing lawns and walking tracks through the bush and around the water edge.

Beds for 20 maximum
- 3 twin en-suite rooms (6)
- 6 twin share bathroom rooms (12)
- 1 walk in tents (2)

Note there are 10 toilet / shower rooms in total.

Main Building 250m2
CD / i-pod sound system / movie projector with 3m screen, Kitchen with dishwasher, double oven, 5 burner gas-top and all plates, pots etc, lounge / dining yurt with sofas & dining tables, Outdoor deck with lounge, hammocks & large fireplace, BBQ deck with 6 burner BBQ, 2 x toilets & 2 x showers, Yoga room / cinema.

Lakeside Deck - large covered waterside deck

Harmony Cottage- 3 x twin fan rooms & 1 x toilet / shower, veranda. The Treehouse - 1 x twin fan room & en-suite / shower, balcony. The Shed - 2 x twin fan room, shower & separate toilet, balcony. The Cubby House - 2 x twin fan rooms, shower, separate toilet, balcony. Tents - 3 x twin large tents on deck with regular beds and lights & heaters

This is a bush property with high rock escarpments and water and therefore kids needs extremely careful management.

Local Attractions

The retreat is near to National Parks, Hawkesbury River, three golf courses, shopping centres and cultural attractions.

Within 10 minutes
Horseworld Rodeo, Oakville Equestrian Centre, Good As Gold coach hire, Lynwood Golf, Windsor Golf, Dural Country Club, Sydney Water Ski, Cinema, Rouse Hill Kids Park, Windsor Oasis Pool, Windsor Ten Pin Bowl, Hawkesbury Museum, Paddlewheel Boat, Windsor markets, New Rouse Hill Shops, Glenorie Markets, Grose Vale River beaches

Within 25 minutes
Riverside Oaks Golf, Indie 500 Go Karts, Colo River beaches, Action Paintball, Butterfly Farm, Pioneer Village, Koala Sanctuary, Tobruk Sheep Station, Wollemi National Park, Valley View Horse Trail Riding, Grass Karts, Powerhouse Discovery, Penrith White Water Rafting, Able Boat Hire, Castle Towers Shopping

Within 50 minutes
Sydney CBD, beaches & airport, Blue Mountains National Park, Zig Zag Railway, Mount Tomah Botanical Gardens

Environment

Minimising the environmental impact has been an essential consideration. Timber is plantation pine sourced from well managed forests. Hardwood doors & windows from Victorian Ash. Reduced amount of energy intensive steel & concrete used. Second hand materials & doors / windows used. All wooden off cuts re-used where possible. Photovoltaic grid connected solar-power (100% renewable). Solar heated hot water. Biolytix worm & bio-filter on-site effluent treatment plant. All water used is rain water harvested from roofs (with carbon, sediment and UV filters). Low flow rated toilets, showers and taps. Grey water system for plants and lawns. On-site orchard, vegetables, herbs and chickens for eggs.

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Rates

Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.

This rate is for the exclusive hire of the whole retreat for up to 20 persons

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Prices listed based on 20 adults. Property has 20 beds and can sleep a maximum 20 people

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