Wanderers Retreat
7 Koala Place
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Why people book this hotel
“We stayed in the Beach House and had a wonderful weekend”
“The location was sensational a d the hot tub was amazing”
“Friendly Kookaburra we named Keith made us smile a lot”
“The wild animals were extremely friendly and the lodgings were great, had everyt…”
“It was clean, hot and we spent two evenings relaxing there”
“Antony was very frienly helpful ,Well set out place ,nice n peaceful, clean tidy…”
“Every room, including the living room, had air conditioning and extra blankets, …”
“very comfortable well equiped cabin convenient location”
“Pool was great for the kids - the small shallow area was perfect”
Overview
Just 5 minutes' walk from One Mile Beach, Wanderers Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All accommodation offers a balcony. All cottages feature free WiFi. Unique tree-house accommodation is also available. One Mile Beach Wanderers Retreat is 10 minutes' drive from Nelson Bay. Newcastle/Port Stephens Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away. Birubi Beach is 4 km from the property. All accommodation features a large flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All accommodation offers a fully equipped kitchen or a kitchenette. A bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries is standard in all accommodation. Some cottages have outdoor hot tubs and some have 2-person spa baths. Facilities include a BBQ area surrounded by lovely gardens, a tour desk and a guest laundry. Massage services are also available upon prior request.
Traveller reviews
Marina Meier 95
family_with_children
June 15, 2026
“Looking forward to coming back”
We stayed in the Beach House and had a wonderful weekend. The main reason I chose this stay was the hot tub. I was a bit worried it might not be working, so I reached out in advance and was happy to have it confirmed that everything was fine. The hot tub ended up being the highlight of the trip for our kid. It was clean, hot and we spent two evenings relaxing there. The outdoor lighting and all the surrounding plants made it feel incredibly cosy and peaceful. The house had everything we needed for cooking: a gas stove, BBQ, large pots, salt and pepper, foil and more. It was also well stocked with toiletries and household essentials. Every room, including the living room, had air conditioning and extra blankets, so we stayed warm and comfortable despite the winter weather. Laundry was available for a small fee, although we didn't end up needing it. We also enjoyed walking to the beach and exploring the property, including the beautiful rainforest trails.
Kait
solo_traveller
June 14, 2026
Well equipped kitchen
Benny
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
The location was sensational a d the hot tub was amazing
Christopher
couple
June 6, 2026
“Fantastic accommodatio, highly recommend and will definitely stay again!”
Everything
david
couple
June 2, 2026
“very happy with our short stay”
very comfortable well equiped cabin convenient location
Darren
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Antony was very frienly helpful ,Well set out place ,nice n peaceful, clean tidy every nice garden area would highly recommend any one to stay ,walking distance to beach ,
Trent
couple
May 24, 2026
“Perfect”
Absolutely fantastic place to stay We certainly will be making Wanderers Retreat our monthly vacation spot
Fujaira begum
family_with_children
May 6, 2026
“Had a memorable birthday trip”
Good for short stay
John
family_with_children
April 27, 2026
So quiet but close enough to most of our activities
Vicki
couple
April 26, 2026
Clean and lovely location
Shuai
family_with_children
April 18, 2026
Great location, beautiful surroundings
Kate
solo_traveller
April 18, 2026
Calm and peaceful location but do easy to get everywhere. Comfy beds had all the things you need for a short stay. Friendly Kookaburra we named Keith made us smile a lot!
Anna
couple
April 18, 2026
“Liked the location, the trees and the privacy in Wanderers Retreat”
Had a great stay in Wanderers Retreat/Tree House. It's not too many cottages and not too close to each other, we couldn't hear or see the neighbours when sitting on the verandah. The big BBQ was also a great feature. We'd like to come back
Fordxb
family_with_children
February 15, 2026
Hot tub
Trudy
couple
February 1, 2026
It was beautiful, it was like staying in a rainforest the trees the plants it was so cool.
Sam
couple
January 20, 2026
“Close to amenities, clubs, beaches and shops”
Self contained with all the things needed for a relaxing time.
Benjamin
couple
January 19, 2026
The wild animals were extremely friendly and the lodgings were great, had everything we needed.
Janine
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“Beautiful surroundings with cozy accommodation.”
Very clean Great location Lovely native birds around and a curious possum Great hosts
Renata
family_with_children
January 17, 2026
“Relaxing stay, only a few minor points that would have made the stay slightly nicer.”
Lovely surrounds, was very relaxing to be surrounded by nature. Location was good - very close to one mile beach. The kookaburras were lovely to listen to - we also had a very cute and curious possum visitor. Pool was great for the kids - the small shallow area was perfect. The cottage was cosy and had a couple of useful amenities (salt/pepper etc) in the kitchen.
Bowen
extended_group
January 15, 2026
Beautiful location with great, friendly staff
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Massage, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Walking tours, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Picnic area, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Salt-water pool, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Fence around pool, Swimming pool toys
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out
Two-Bedroom Spa Cottage
This two-bedroom cottage overlooks a rainforest and features a 2-person internal spa. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and extra kitchen storage. Relax on the balcony with private BBQ facilities.
Studio with Spa Bath
This studio cottage features a 2 person internal spa bath, outdoor hot-tub, gas fireplace (winter months only), full functioning kitchen, smart TV, free WiFi, BBQ, outdoor deck looking into rainforest
Tree House Studio
Situated on an elevated platform, within trees and gardens, this studio offers a balcony with BBQ facilities and a kitchenette (microwave, electric frying pan, kettle and toaster).The en suite bathroom offers a heated towel rail, a shower and a double spa bath. Please note that children cannot be accommodated in this room.
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