Retreats, Camps + Group Bookings at Goolawah.

Exclusive hire of Goolawah Retreat for your event.

Retreat to Nature.

Goolawah is a stunning rustic retreat located on 28 acres of natural bushland with a stunning leafy outlook and ocean views. Goolawah Bush & Beach Retreat will make you feel instantly relaxed and is the ideal setting for your retreat. When you have your event with us, you can have your guests stay in our cabins or camping on site. Our retreats + workshops are self catered.

Your Event

3-day exclusive hire
Late curfew
Time to set up + settle in
Wet-weather options

Stay

Five self-contained cottages
Sleeps up to 32 guests onsite
Additional camping available
Crescent Head just minutes away

The Spaces

Undercover + Outdoor areas
Ocean, bush + tropical garden settings
Lawn for drinks + games

Make it Yours

Completely DIY-style venue
Self-catered
Festoon lighting + furniture included

A Natural Setting for Meaningful Gatherings

Set across 28 acres of natural bushland, tropical gardens and sweeping ocean views, Goolawah Retreat offers a peaceful setting to step away from the everyday, reconnect and spend time together.

Just minutes from Crescent Head, our architecturally designed Pavilion and Courtyard create a flexible indoor-outdoor space for yoga and wellness retreats, Indigenous camps, workshops, group programs and special events, with drop-down blinds providing an easy wet-weather option.

With five self-contained cottages, additional camping and the freedom to shape the space around your group, Goolawah makes it easy to bring everyone together for a few days of connection, learning, reflection and shared experiences.

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A group of people practicing yoga or meditation outdoors on a wooden deck surrounded by trees and greenery, with some sitting on cushions and others kneeling or sitting cross-legged.
Two women smiling, dressed in traditional clothing with face paint, standing indoors with wooden walls and stained glass windows, holding a wooden paddle.

Explore Our Spaces

  • A covered outdoor patio with wooden beams and a slatted roof, furnished with a beige outdoor sofa, a white picnic table, a barrel, and barstools, surrounded by plants and trees.

    The Pavillion

    An all-weather space for dining, dancing and celebrating.

  • Open grassy area with several fallen logs around a small campfire ring, surrounded by trees with mostly bare branches and some green shrubbery on the right side.

    The Lawn

    Say “I do” with endless ocean views stretching out behind you.

  • The Courtyard

    The Courtyard

    The perfect spot for post-ceremony drinks, canapés and mingling, and dancing under the stars later on.

Onsite Accommodation

More than just a venue, Goolawah Retreat gives your group the space to stay, connect and fully immerse themselves in the experience. With five self-contained cottages onsite, additional camping options and a studio attached to the pavilion, everything is within easy reach.

Whether you’re hosting a yoga or wellness retreat, cultural gathering, Indigenous camp, workshop or group event, guests can settle in for a few days without needing to travel between activities and accommodation.

Our five self-contained cottages each sleep up to six guests, with the pavilion studio sleeping an additional two. It’s an easy, relaxed setup that gives your group time to connect, unwind and make the most of being together.

A wooden house with a balcony overlooking a landscape with trees and a distant ocean view, surrounded by greenery and plants.
Beach house bedroom with a wooden bed, striped green and white bedding, a green pillow, and sliding glass doors leading to a balcony overlooking a wooded area.
Open grassy area with several fallen logs and a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by trees and bushes under clear blue sky.
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Your retreat. Your people. Your place to reconnect.

Download our Events & Retreats Brochure for everything you need to know about hosting at Goolawah — from our Pavilion and outdoor spaces to onsite accommodation, camping, facilities and what’s included. Everything you need to start planning a retreat, camp, workshop or group gathering in one beautiful place.

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See what a Goolawah Retreat Looks Like…

A tall, leafless tree standing in a grassy area with a house and colorful bushes in the foreground, surrounded by a forest under a partly cloudy sky with the ocean in the distance.
Small Buddha statue sitting cross-legged outdoors, on a wooden post, with greenery and trees in the background.
Aerial view of three houses in a large yard surrounded by trees, with a driveway, gardens, and a grassy area.
A group of five women practicing yoga on a sandy beach near the ocean, with some in tree pose and others in different poses, with hills and cloudy sky in the background.
Women meditating in a peaceful, open-air studio surrounded by greenery
People participating in a yoga class on mats in a wooden pavilion with open sides, outdoor greenery visible.
A young person sitting alone on a barrel in a grassy field with trees, sunlight filtering through, and large logs lying on the ground.
People sitting on floor cushions around low tables in a covered outdoor pavilion with wooden beams, enjoying a gathering with trees in the background.
Close-up of a bowl of fresh green asparagus on a tray in the foreground, with a person cooking in a rustic kitchen in the background.
A person doing a headstand yoga pose on a wooden deck with sunlight streaming through trees behind.
Two men smiling and laughing while looking out of a window, with a kitchen or dining area visible inside and a table with food and plants in front.
People lying on the ground watching a movie projected on a large screen outdoors.
People practicing yoga on the beach at sunset.
Yoga class in a wooden studio with a coach assisting a student in a forward bend pose.
A group of people practicing yoga on a covered porch with a view of trees and a body of water.
Group of people posing on a beach with ocean and green hills in the background
Group of people doing yoga on the beach at sunset, with ocean and hills in the background.
Group of five young women sitting on floor cushions and eating at a low wooden table on a porch with wooden beams and railing, overlooking a green forested landscape.
Three women practicing yoga outdoors on a wooden porch surrounded by greenery.
Multiple rolled-up yoga mats in various colors arranged on a wooden deck outdoor area.

Goolawah Event FAQ’s

  • Goolawah Retreat is a flexible space suited to yoga and wellness retreats, Indigenous camps and cultural programs, workshops, corporate or creative retreats, group getaways and other multi-day gatherings. Our Pavilion, Courtyard, surrounding grounds and onsite accommodation can all be tailored to suit your group.

  • Yes. We have five self-contained cottages, each sleeping up to six guests, plus a studio attached to the Pavilion that sleeps two. Additional camping options are also available, making it easy for your group to stay together throughout your retreat or event.

  • Our architecturally designed Pavilion and Courtyard provide a flexible indoor-outdoor hub for group sessions, meals, workshops and activities. You’ll also have access to Goolawah’s 28 acres of natural bushland and tropical gardens, with plenty of space to spread out, unwind and connect.

  • The Pavilion provides a comfortable indoor option, while drop-down blinds allow the Courtyard to remain usable in wet or windy weather. This gives you flexibility to plan activities without relying entirely on the weather.

  • Goolawah Retreat is located near Crescent Head on the NSW Mid North Coast, approximately a five-hour drive from Sydney. Its peaceful coastal location feels well away from the city, while still being accessible for groups travelling from Sydney and surrounding areas.

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