Bush, Beach and everything in between.

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A UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN RETREAT

28 acres. Five cottages.
One place entirely your own.

28

ACRES
of Bush + Ocean

32

GUESTS
Sleeping onsite

5

MINUTES
From the beach

  • Stay

    Stay

    Five self-contained cottages tucked amongst 28 acres of bushland, made for slow mornings, fireside nights and easy coastal escapes.

    Our Cottages
  • Gather

    Gather

    Weddings, celebrations and special occasions with space to stay, gather and make a whole weekend of it.

    weddings
  • Retreat

    Retreat

    A peaceful bush setting for retreats, workshops and group getaways, with everything you need to connect, reset and stay awhile.

    our retreats

More than a wedding day.

Why squeeze the best day of your life into a few hours?

At Goolawah Retreat, our Mid North Coast wedding venue offers something a little different — a chance to slow down, settle in and celebrate for longer. With three nights and four days of exclusive hire, you have the freedom to create a wedding that's entirely yours, surrounded by coastal bushland, beautiful spaces and onsite accommodation for your favourite people.

From welcome drinks and the big I do to recovery brunches and one last night around the fire, there's time for all of it. No rushing, no watching the clock. Just more time together, making memories that last long after the weekend ends.

Explore our Spaces

  • A dining table set for a meal with white lace table runners, floral centerpieces, candles, fine china, crystal glasses, and silverware. A person is arranging items in the background near a window with greenery outside.| Goolawah Retreat Wedding

    The Pavillion

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

  • Group of people dressed in formal attire, including women in matching beige off-shoulder dresses holding bouquets of flowers, and men in light-colored shirts and dark trousers, standing outdoors in front of lush green plants and trees, likely at a wedding celebration.

    The Garden

    Lush, tropical and naturally beautiful, surrounded by greenery.

  • A newlywed couple in wedding attire dancing on a sandy beach. The bride is holding a bouquet and wearing a strapless white dress with a high slit, while the groom is in a light-colored suit with a bow tie. They are joyfully holding hands and smiling. The ocean and partly cloudy sky are in the background, with a few people sitting on the sand and rocks along the shore.

    Ocean View Vows

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

  • The Lawn

    The Lawn

    Lawn games, sunset drinks and plenty of room to play.

  • The Courtyard

    The Courtyard

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

  • Blackbutt Cottage

    Blackbutt

    Sweeping bush and ocean views, passing whales and a private deck made for slowing down. When the weather cools, settle in by the log fire or gather around the outdoor fire pit.

    EXPLORE BLACKBUTT
  • Melaleuca Cottage

    Melaleuca

    Soak up 180-degree bush and ocean views from the spacious deck, with abundant wildlife and passing whales to watch for. As the sun goes down, cosy up by the log fire or settle in around the outdoor fire pit.

    Explore Melaleuca
  • Casuarina Cottage

    Casuarina

    Sit under the covered decks or inside the cosy loft cottage to the sounds of the ocean and watch the abundant wildlife. Casuarina has a natural leafy outlook. Sit inside on those cold winter nights around the warmth of the cosy log fire.

    Explore Casuarina
  • Banksia Cottage

    Banksia

    Sit under the covered decks or inside the cosy loft cottage to the sounds of the ocean and watch the abundant wildlife. Banksia has a natural leafy outlook with its own private driveway and carport.

    Explore Banksia
  • Grevillea Cottage

    Grevillea

    Sit under the covered decks or inside the cosy loft cottage to the sounds of the ocean and watch the abundant wildlife. Grevilea has a natural leafy outlook. Sit outside on those cold winter nights around the warmth of the outdoor fire pit.

    Explore Grevillea

What a Goolawah Wedding looks like…

Group of people in wedding attire celebrating outdoors with umbrellas and champagne on a cloudy day.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand along a wooded path during sunset, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.
A vintage Bedford truck with a wooden cargo bed is parked outdoors with a group of women gathered around a table with flowers and decorations. Trees with fairy lights are in the background, and it appears to be dusk or early evening.
A couple kissing at a party or celebration, with other people in the background. The woman is wearing a sparkly, sequined dress with fringe details, and the man is dressed in a dark suit. The atmosphere appears lively with warm lighting and blurred m
People at an outdoor celebration with string lights, buffet tables with flowers, and a garden backdrop.
A long dining table set for a meal on a covered porch with wooden chairs, white tablecloth, glassware, candles, and floral centerpieces, overlooking an outdoor green landscape.
Guests dressed in formal attire at an outdoor wedding reception, mingling and celebrating under string lights with a lush green forest background. A table with cheeses, fruits, and crackers is visible in the foreground.
A woman in a cream-colored dress sitting on a green chair in a room with a glass door leading to a patio with plants outside. The room has a large mirror, a telephone on the wall, a vase with colorful flowers, and a wooden side table.
A banquet menu on a white plate, designed with green illustrations, placed on a linen tablecloth with lace details. Beside the plate, there is a persimmon fruit, and some greenery, along with a small white place card.
A couple dressed in wedding attire walking along a forest trail. The groom is wearing a dark suit and the bride is in a strapless white wedding gown. They are holding hands and looking at each other with smiles. Trees and grass surround the path.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with a bride and groom standing under an arch, surrounded by guests seated on either side, in a lush garden setting with trees and greenery.
An elegantly set dinner table with multiple wine glasses, plates with folded napkins, and a large floral centerpiece, outdoors with greenery visible in the background.
A table set for a celebration with vintage dishes, candles, and drinks. In the background, people are socializing in a dimly lit room.
Group of friends at an outdoor party, smiling and chatting around a table with drinks, flowers, and candles, during sunset.
Person holding a pink cocktail glass with a salted rim, wearing blue nail polish, in front of a person wearing a colorful, ornameted dress and tattoos.
Outdoor garden area with string lights, lush green plants, and trees under a cloudy sky.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other on a grassy lawn, with a decorated outdoor wedding reception area featuring string lights, umbrellas, and guests in the background, surrounded by trees.
A couple celebrating their wedding at night with trees and dark sky in the background, standing close and kissing.
A couple dressed in wedding attire, outdoors near a rocky shoreline, looking lovingly at each other.
Outdoor wedding decoration with draped fabric on a wooden arch, floral arrangements at the base, and a welcome sign for Alex and Cam with an arrow pointing toward the party.
A bride and groom walking on grassy land by the water with mountains in the distance, during sunset or sunrise.
People gathered outdoors for a celebration, with large white floral arrangements in vases in the foreground, and a disco ball hanging from a wooden structure.
Outdoor wedding or event setup at night with string lights, two large white parasols with fringes, floral arrangements, and wooden chairs.
A wedding celebration outdoors with a bride and groom dancing among guests, some holding plates or glasses, and a vintage truck serving as a backdrop, surrounded by trees.
Three women in cream-colored dresses at an outdoor wedding reception, with one woman holding a bouquet and smiling at another woman who is also holding a bouquet, while guests and a band are in the background on a grassy field surrounded by trees.
Nighttime outdoor party with people dancing and socializing under string lights at a decorated venue.
A large group of people at a wedding, with the bride and groom in front, surrounded by family and friends, outdoors in a natural setting.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs arranged along a grass aisle, decorated with colorful flower arrangements.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss during their wedding reception on an outdoor venue with guests watching. String lights hang above, and the setting includes floral arrangements and tables.
A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet walks down the stairs of a wooden house with a small balcony and surrounded by green plants.
Outdoor gathering at a rustic modern venue with a wooden building, string lights, and a seated crowd, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Two women in cream-colored dresses celebrate on the steps of a wooden deck at a wedding reception, holding bouquets and glasses, with guests watching from above at dusk.
An outdoor wedding ceremony taking place in a lush green park with tall trees and clear sky in the background. The bride and groom are standing at the altar, exchanging vows. Guests seated on white chairs are watching the ceremony, with some wearing
A wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride and groom holding hands and facing each other, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, under a clear blue sky.
A couple in wedding attire standing hand in hand on a sandy beach with cliffs and greenery in the background.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss on a beach at sunset, with the bride in a white dress and veil, and the groom in a white suit.
Guests at a wedding celebration raise their glasses in a toast at a long decorated table with flowers and candles.
A couple dancing at a formal event, smiling at each other, with women and decorated tables in the background.
A couple with dark hair, dressed elegantly, is drinking champagne from a tiered champagne tower at a wedding celebration outdoors.
A bride and groom share a kiss during their outdoor wedding ceremony under a wooden arch, with guests watching and clapping in the background on a sunny day surrounded by trees.
Multiple hands reaching upward to share cupcakes with frosting, chocolate, and sprinkles against a blue sky with tree leaves in the background.

Your love story deserves a whole weekend.

Come and see what makes Goolawah so special.

People at a wedding on a beach, celebrating with flower bouquets and drinks, kissing and smiling.
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Ina & Kaven crew bringing the hype and good vibes all day long.....photographed by the very talented @ashleynielsenphoto