Hookes Creek Forest Retreat
Host: Mike Whitney
Mike is enjoying a weekend away at the Hookes Creek Forest Retreat. With no mobile access and good old fashioned hospitality it’s like leaving the world behind and stepping into tranquillity.
Sydney Weekender Special Deal
Hookes Creek Forest Retreat
Book in for the weekend from $215 per couple per night. But if you’re one of the first 100 callers, you’ll get three nights for the price of two.
Telephone 02 6558 5544 * valid for stays until 31/12/07 including school holidays, but excluding October long weekend * conditions apply |
Prices correct as at 8/09/07
At Hookes Creek Forest Retreat you don't have to imagine anything - it's all here... Two thousand acres of fresh air, timber, wildlife, exotic plants, rainforest and creeks. And that's not all ... sumptuous meals, private cottages, open fires and spa baths, trail riding, bush walking, fishing, swimming, 4WD Eco Tours.
Enjoy luxury private cottages with cosy fires and king size spa baths, casual to gourmet dining where every meal is a taste sensation and an inspirational setting for a range of outdoor activities including horse riding, tennis, bushwalking, fishing, bird watching and swimming.
A perfect retreat, just 3½ hours drive north of Sydney in the Hunter region.
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Accommodation
Treat yourself in one of the ten luxurious private cedar cottages with lovely living areas and all with open fire. There is a spa bath in every bathroom guaranteed to soothe and pamper you.
The balconies of the cottages offer privacy, facing into the forest on the other side of the creek. You can wake in the morning to the sound of bellbirds and kookaburras and if you rise early you are sure to see a wallaby or two grazing by the trout-filled dam.
4WD Tours
Tours are held Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons. It includes an informative tour of the wilderness area with a local guide and includes billy tea and damper.
Birdwatching
Hookes Creek Forest Retreat is set on 2000 acres nestled at the foothills of the World Heritage Listed Barrington Tops, it is one of the most spectacular and ideal places for bird watching in New South Wales.
There are over 95 species of birds found in the area, most of which can be found at the Retreat. They have over 30 kms of bushwalking trails to take advantage of the different diversities at the Retreat itself. From rainforest, to timbered country Hookes Creek has it all. A wide range of free walking maps are provided to guests with information on the local area.
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Horse Riding
The well trained stock horses at Hooke Creek love taking guests through the magical Barrington Tops landscape. There are two thousand acres and well over 30 kilometres of trails to explore.
Hookes Creek has a team of well schooled horses. Trail rides are taken out twice daily by the experienced Wrangler. There is a morning ride, 2 hours long and an afternoon ride of 1 hour. Rides are taken on Hookes Creek, through the steep country for the experienced rider to the flat areas for the beginners.
Pony rides are provided for children under 10 years of age.
Bushwalking
Take a bushwalk ... follow a trail or pioneer one for yourself. Let your hosts pack a picnic lunch and spend a whole day exploring. Keen fishermen may like to try their luck in the crystal clear Dilgry River.
The Bower Restaurant
Culinary indulgence is at the heart of the Hookes Creek Forest Retreat experience with highlights including hearty cooked breakfasts, gourmet lunches and imaginatively prepared dinners.
Fresh country produce and the superb chefs, ensure that every meal is an enjoyable adventure.
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More Information Hookes Creek Forest Retreat Telephone: (02) 6558 5544 Book in for the weekend from $215 per couple per night. But if you’re one of the first 100 callers, you’ll get three nights for the price of two. * conditions apply |
Prices correct as at 08/09/07