Goolawah Bush & Beach Retreat

The venue of all venues. I cannot believe how beautiful and relaxing this place is. We recently had our wedding here at Goolawah in crescent head & I can hands down say it is the best wedding venue I’ve ever been to. Summer was amazingly easy going, friendly & kind through out the whole process. The venue is picture perfect. The venue comes with 5 cabins that sleep 6 people (perfect for family to stay in) & they are nestled amongst the lush, beautiful trees on the property. The reception pavilion is absolutely stunning! We had guests coming up to us all day and night telling us how much they loved it. The ceremony on site was picture perfect! We didn’t even need to leave the property for beach photos, cause the property is so unreal. They provided a skip bin, cool room, 3 toilets and even some furniture. There was a little kitchenette/studio room off the pavilion for us to do whatever we needed in. Our stay was absolutely beautiful and our wedding was unforgettable. Thank you Summer, we cant recommend Goolawah highly enough! Love, the Hanrahan’s

I recently had the privilege of working at Goolawah Bush Retreat for a wedding. This place is spectacular. Only a stone throw from the ocean but protected by bush land, you don’t need anything once you enter this incredible venue. Accomodation on site, an amazing space for your ceremony and reception with so many pockets of magic to celebrate - there is nothing quite like it!

We loved our time at these cabins. Old, but lovely. We just weren’t given much wood for the fire was all.

We hosted our wedding at Goolawah, May 2022 it was the perfect venue, the cabins were great to have family stay on site, therer's so many options for ceremony sites, no matter what the weather and the deck made the perfect reception area and dance floor.
Summer was incredibly helpful with vendor suggestions and all the vendors found it any easy site to work with. A beautiful venue and incredibly stress free we feel so lucky to have had our Wedding here!

We had our wedding at Goolawah Bush and Beach Retreat and couldn't recommend it more highly. Everything we needed was provided and the grounds are perfect for a wedding or any large event. It's in a great location and the accomodation is perfect for large groups. We'll be back for sure

We hosted our wedding at Goolawah Bush & Beach Retreat, February 2022, it was beyond our expectations! It was beautiful.
We had the whole venue which included 6 cabins that catered for our close family, it was great having everyone in the same location and the kids running around with all the wildlife as we sat on the deck.
Hosting our wedding there was the greatest decision. It meant we had all our family and friends, in the one location the whole time and away from the main parts of town, it really made it special, that it was just us, our friends and our family that could enjoy our wedding. The decked area and below dancefloor opening up to a potential fire area and large grassed area, was great to provide that space after the formalities for our guest to either have a great time dancing, chill at the fire, or just sit in the quiet and chat.
We could not be any more happier with the Service that was provided from the start to finish, all my small or big questions were answered instantly.
We are so proud to say we exchanged our vows and had our wedding at Goolawah Bush & Beach.
Do not hesitate you will not regret!

Our wedding at Goolawah was the most magical experience we’ve ever had. Summer and Ian were the most relaxed and helpful hosts you could ask for, and the venue was absolutely perfect. We’d recommend it to anybody!

We loved out stay at Goolawah bush and beach retreat, the cabins were great and the grounds and views out to the sea were stunning. Feels rural and yet shopping facilities are not far away. Lots of local beaches and walks to enjoy and the owners are always ready to help with suggestions and info. Its absolutely beautiful

Fantastic accommodation. Everything you need is there for you. Great verandah for BBQs and afternoon drinks, while looking over the National Park to the ocean. The hosts are very friendly and hospitable. Highly recommend as great place for a getaway.

An amazing get away!
Accommodation is superb. Hosts are great. Their kids are lovely.location is perfect. Off for our second visit in 2 weeks.
Can't wait.
Highly recommended

Such a great place! We loved every minute of our stay. The hosts are lovely, helpful and full of local knowledge. The cabins are very comfortable and clean. Lots of great bush walks and great spot as a base for exploring the area. Highly recommend!

Fantastic stay with chalets backing onto the bush and sea views in the distance. Great relaxing vibe and chalets are spaced nicely apart that it doesn't feel crowded. Knox and Summer are friendly and accommodating hosts. Great beaches for surf and fun a few minutes drive away.