LUXURIOUS

Three luxury architect designed 4 1/2 Star Lodges

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NATIVE WILDLIFE

A magical place... hugged by bush and wildlife

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RECREATION CENTRE

Exclusive use for our guests

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ULTIMATE ESCAPE

Couples, Families and Large Groups

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Banjos Bushland Retreat

Vacy, Hunter Valley NSW

A Magical Hunter Valley getaway… hugged by wilderness and wildlife.
Luxury secluded accommodation

Perfect for couples, families, small and large groups

Escape to the tranquility of beautiful Banjos Bushland Retreat; three architect-designed 4 ½ star Luxury Lodges nestled on 20 acres of secluded, pristine bushland set within a 1,000 acre reserve in the delightful Hunter Valley only 2 hours from Sydney.

Choose from: Swagman’s Rest Lodge – 2 bedrooms; Clancy’s Lodge – 3 bedrooms and Brumby’s Run Lodge – 4 bedrooms, plus exclusive use of recreation facilities for Banjos guests. Book all 3 lodges and have the entire retreat exclusively for your group!

  • 9 bedrooms, all with en-suites, plus exclusive use of recreation facilities for Banjos guests.
  • Luxury 4.5 star accommodation surrounded by beautiful wilderness and native wildlife.
  • Banjos is ideal for couples wanting a romantic escape, families and large groups looking for a relaxing and fun getaway or work group venue.
  • All bedrooms have ensuites, one with bath and one with disabled facilities, king size beds (splits into single beds if required), and reverse cycle air-conditioning.
  • Each Lodge has two additional beds and travel cots that can be easily be accommodated into one bedroom.
  • Every Lodge and all recreational facilities are very child and family– friendly.
  • All Lodges are spacious and light-filled with stunning bushland views from every room.
  • All bedroom and bathroom linen is supplied, including additional towels for the spa and sauna.
  • The fully-equipped gourmet kitchen in every Lodge makes self-catering an easy option.
  • Banjos works particularly well for large groups celebrating ‘milestone’ birthday celebrations.
  • Unwind with pampering treatments in privacy of your lodge (Relaxation & Remedial Massages).
  • Or wind up by making the most of Banjos Bushland Retreat Exclusive Recreation Centre includes: tennis court, mini golf, indoor spa, table tennis, billiards, giant chess set, children’s adventure playground and swings, all available for guest use at no additional cost (excluding sauna which is coin-operated for safety) and…
  • Banjos beautiful natural surroundings with many well-maintained bushland walking trails.
  • The abundance of friendly native wildlife will delight everyone!
  • Access to nearby salt-water swimming pool and additional bushwalking trails.
  • Catering can be organised for larger groups.
  • In-house private Wine Tasting – Stay n ‘Sip – tailored to your selection of wines – no travel time!
  • All lodges, entertainment and recreational facilities are disabled friendly ensuring everyone has a wonderful stay.
  • Close vicinity to Hunter Valley wineries, golf courses, heritage townships, hot air ballooning and so much more.
Banjos Bushland Retreat is 4 ½ Star AAA Tourism rated. A slice of Hunter paradise offering luxury, romance, seclusion and stunning native wildlife – your perfect nature retreat!

Multi Award Winning

Banjos is truly a multi-award winning retreat having now won over 30 awards since we started in 2002!  Most recently we were winners for Environmental Excellence in Business 2016.

In the Sydney Morning Herald Travel Section Banjos receives a rating of 18/20. Download pdf.

  • star rating  Brumby's Run was perfect for our yearly girls trip away. The house is set up for larger groups, 4 bathrooms certainly help with 7 females all together. Beds are... read more

    Anne-Maree A
    September 4, 2022

    star rating  We stayed at this beautiful place with our family to attend my Sister’s wedding. We booked all three houses. Everything about our accomodations was excellent. Very comfortable, big... read more

    Inspire07611444077
    May 11, 2022

    star rating  We had the ultimate 3 day stay at Banjos. We stayed with another family and gathered around for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In between meals we explored the surroundings enjoyed... read more

    CremenFamily
    October 3, 2022
  • star rating  We had a wonderful holiday at Banjo’s bushlad. It’s a beautiful place with lots of activities. Perfect for big family to spend quality time. Our kids enjoyed a lot and... read more

    Nowrin R
    September 27, 2022

    star rating  So lovely being back after missing two years due to covid. Lodges are spectacular, views breathtaking and all the birds and animals are so good to sit back and enjoy... read more

    253leeannec
    August 14, 2022

    star rating  Celebrated my 70th Birthday with family and friends. The lodges were perfect for our group to relax and join together for meals,chats,drinks! The kitchen was well equipped for all the... read more

    29louiseg
    September 27, 2022
  • star rating  The only issue that we had with Banjo's was that it should have been longer. Every detail has been (extremely) well considered for your stay - including the things you... read more

    davboc1
    January 30, 2022

    star rating  My family have stayed at Banjos several times and I always had fond memories, so it was the perfect retreat for a group of friends and our growing families. We... read more

    melissamholden
    September 19, 2022

    star rating  Family weekend getaway - We stayed 2 nights in Swagmans with our 3 kids and absolutely loved it. Everything was spotless when we arrived and it has absolutely everything you need. We spent the... read more

    E281NAandrewc
    February 8, 2023
  • star rating  It was calm without the storm because the storm stayed home for the weekend and my partner and I arrived at Banjos with the knowledge that Mr 7, Miss 6,... read more

    WakyWoo
    September 10, 2022

    star rating  Once again our family had a great time at Banjos, this time celebrating and my Mum‘s 70th birthday. It is my parents 5th visit to Banjos and what Mum wanted... read more

    Jeddagirl3
    July 9, 2022

    star rating  stayed 2 nights, need to bring your own food as no store nearby, use a power wheelchair, house was on one level, doors are wide enough for my chair to... read more

    Andrew P
    February 23, 2022

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