Gunnebah Addiction Retreat

I had struggled with alcohol addiction for most of my adult life prior to being a guest at Gunnebah. I had known for some years that I needed help but didn't know how or where I would find that help. My world and my health began to crumble because of my addiction and I became desperate to find some help.

I looked at some rehab facilities online and I have to admit that I had always been a bit sceptical about rehabilitation of any kind. I made several phone call enquiries to different facilities. From the very first phone call, Gunnebah sounded like the only one that had anything real to offer.
Roughly one week into my 30 day stay at Gunnebah I realised that I had basically won the lottery! The entire team at Gunnebah are marvels of humanity, you are treated with the utmost respect from day 1.

They have given me the tools to rebuild my life without the unhealthy habits that I had developed over the years.
I will never forget my time at Gunnebah and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who suffers from alcohol or drug dependancy.
The lovely staff, the amazing food and the beautiful surrounds combine to make Gunnebah something very special indeed.

Gunnebah is such a welcoming and accepting environment no matter who you are or what walks of life you have ventured. I was made to feel right at home with all the kind staff. They have so many amazing therapists who are always around when you need assistance and will do what they can do make you feel comfortable in such a nerve-racking time and everyone if the office will do everything they can to accommodate you. The food cooked by their chefs is outstanding to say the least! They will cater for everyone! I have an allergy and they were more than happy to accommodate for my needs to ensure that I was still able to eat a good balanced diet whilst I was there. The location is amazing, I’m a city chick so coming out to Gunnebah was such a huge change in scenery, and a breath of fresh air, the beautiful green of the hills and trees was so therapeutic to just sit and be one with my surroundings. Oh, and the animals how could I forget those! They have chickens, goats, a donkey, cows and dogs! Makes me want to sell up and buy some land myself! Gunnebah helped and healed me in a way no other place has been able to. I'm able to be myself again and open up to others when I never felt like I could do that before, I am truly grateful for my time with everyone there.

Absolutely horrible I've never been treated so badly by people claiming to be professional, once they had my money they practically forced me to leave because of one very incompetent staff member. Pathetic

My partner and I volunteered at Gunnebah for 2 weeks and ended up staying for 3. We think Gunnebah is an amazing experience, whether you are a volunteer or a guest. The environment is so beautiful and peaceful. It’s a great place to volunteer at as well as to learn from.

Want to give a shoutout to Alexis as well. Her passion for her line of work is evident in daily conversations with her and many of the guests expressed to us how helpful she was as a part of their recovery.

Ultimately, a great volunteer experience and would highly recommend!

Ps. Sorry for the late review ️

I owe my life to Gunnebah Addiction Retreat. Gunnebah provided a 5 star recovery journey complemented by a team of mental health professionals that are fantastic at providing a supportive recovery experience and are incredibly passionate about drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

If you are looking for a rehab facility that can ensure you get on the straight and narrow, Gunnebah Addiction Retreat is the place to go.

Absolutely horrible I've never been treated so badly by people claiming to be professional, once they had my money they practically forced me to leave because of one very incompetent staff member. Pathetic

Gunnebah is such a welcoming and accepting environment no matter who you are or what walks of life you have ventured. I was made to feel right at home with all the kind staff. They have so many amazing therapists who are always around when you need assistance and will do what they can do make you feel comfortable in such a nerve-racking time and everyone if the office will do everything they can to accommodate you. The food cooked by their chefs is outstanding to say the least! They will cater for everyone! I have an allergy and they were more than happy to accommodate for my needs to ensure that I was still able to eat a good balanced diet whilst I was there. The location is amazing, I’m a city chick so coming out to Gunnebah was such a huge change in scenery, and a breath of fresh air, the beautiful green of the hills and trees was so therapeutic to just sit and be one with my surroundings. Oh, and the animals how could I forget those! They have chickens, goats, a donkey, cows and dogs! Makes me want to sell up and buy some land myself! Gunnebah helped and healed me in a way no other place has been able to. I'm able to be myself again and open up to others when I never felt like I could do that before, I am truly grateful for my time with everyone there.

I was a resident at Gunnebah, being treated for alcohol addiction, and can honestly say that this place totally changed my life for the better. In recovery you take out what you put in. So if you're willing to change, then the excellent team here will bend over backwards to help you. The very few people who didn't do so well, were the ones who didn't want to change or weren't ready. I learned so much and now have a solid platform to live the rest of my life in sobriety and happiness.

I was volonteering in Gunnebah. Came for 2 weeks and finally stayed 2 months. The people working here are amazing. The environment is beautiful with forest, hills, rivers. I had the chance to see how this place can help people. And for the animal lovers, you will find the nicest dogs and the cutest donkey!

I am a mother whose daughter had to leave. I asked them to keep her safe and willingly paid up all the money. One inmate had sex with my daughter and told all the other men there. It cost 9000 for six days. Don't pay for your vulnerable kids to come here! I'll have to fight the lawyer owner in court to get amy refund. She did not use drugs or drink while she was there.can't believe they won't refund some of the 10 grand. I think they kept the man concerned's money as well. Unbelievable. Don't pick this one that doesn't refund.

Family Run business with good intentions however lacking experience. The business does have a professional Doctor (Warwick's
Wife)
Gunnebah is currently offering 2 individual counseling sessions a week per client by a qualified practioner.
Gunnebah, as per it's website only has 2 Qualified on site counsellors.
Do your own math!

My nine week stay at Gunnebah was life-changing. Trying to beat addiction in the outside world left me exhausted, isolated and depressed. Being at Gunnebah taught me that I could combat addiction through connecting with others and having a crazy amount of fun, all whilst being sober! For me, that has been the most important realisation in my recovery: that my life can be so much better without drugs.
This is largely thanks to the incredible therapy team (especially Angie!). The program is informed and sophisticated but for me it is the passion and enthusiasm in each member of the team that makes the place truly exceptional.
I have heard more than a few horror stories about rehabs in Australia and I consider myself extremely lucky to have found Gunnebah.
Thanks Warwick, Jenny, Trin, Angie, Andy, Alexis, Jock, Jacqui, Peter, and all the wonderful volunteers.

Stayed for a few days. Was dissapointed and disgusted with staff for lack of knowledge on addiction and treatment and they were rude and never cleaned or took care of guests

Bad Aura to the place it's cheap nasty and the owner is a horrible person

Would not recommend at all

For me i was so scared and nervous going into this but i couldnt have found myself in a better place. The team that works there are brillliant and friendly and the place itself is awesome and deffenetly one of the best thing ive ever done to help myself. Ive made new friends for life and left there feeling like a new person, i was so scared and shy at the start but in the end i didnt wanna leave cos its such and amazing place with good people. Thank you to everyone.

Gunnebah is a beautiful place, relaxing environment, nutritious meals and lovely people around. Lot of things to do like daily yoga, bush walk or gardening. The best spot to build positive lifestyle those who want to make deep change.

I cannot speak highly enough about the staff and programs at Gunnebah. If you or someone you know is trapped in the cycle of addiction and are truly ready to plug back into life and experience a real transformation, look no further. I nearly didn’t choose Gunnebah because it had the word “fun” on the website, as though the guilt of my addiction and perceived “weakness” meant I needed to be punished in some way. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Since coming here, I have had life breathed back into me. I’ve developed sober relationships and experienced joy and laughter in ways, now sober, that I had only thought were possible with substance use. Words cannot explain how truly grateful I am to all the staff at Gunnabah for saving my life and helping me to discover a new one full of real purpose and hope again.

My time at Gunnebah was incredible. A beautiful place, comfortable accommodation and a caring, fun and nurturing atmosphere, I thoroughly recommend it. I spent just under six weeks here and couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Gunnebah is an environment that welcomes a variety of guests with a range of issues. The staff are welcoming and the environment puts you at ease immediately, whether a guest or a family member/friend. Gunnebah offers a personalised service where each individual is treated with such care and time (there is no clock ticking when trying to sort out your emotional/physical needs). If you or a family member is needing some help, I hope you call them. They really helped us.

I have done volunteer work at Gunnebah for about 4 weeks. It was a fantastic experience in a beautiful environment and with lovely people. There is a good atmosphere. The staff is great and the food is fresh and good. A lot of fun activities are organized. I loved the beach, forrest and sunrise walks and also the yoga classes. I returned more fit with a big smile on my face.
I have experienced that the guests were positive about their stay and that the staff work in a unique and professional way.

I spent 2 weeks at Gunnebah and It was a lovely experience. The Manager Chris is great and all the staff, the guests, the volunteers as well.
I would be very happy to go back there.