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Kookaburra @ Kangaroo Creek Retreat

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Interior
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Pokolbin, NSW
  • White Barn Pokolbin
    17 min walk
  • Piggs Peake Winery
    13 min drive
  • IronBark Hill Brewhouse
    13 min drive
  • Cessnock, NSW (CES)
    21 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kookaburra @ Kangaroo Creek Retreat

The first word you will say is WOW when you walk through the door of this Property...

This luxury Architect designed house is tucked away in the middle of open fields full of cows and kangaroos with the Hunter Valley sprawling ahead of you on one side... Olive Groves to the other side and with 25 acres overlooking the Brokenback Range behind you.

Ideal for family and friends gathering... Great for Weddings and reunions.. Pet friendly, so no-one is left out...

Own Escorted Wine Tour Bus on Site from $55 per person.

A peaceful and tranquil setting away from the hustle and bustle of city life and yet it is only minutes away from the famous Hunter Valley vineyards and attractions The loudest noises you will hear are the Kangaroos hopping and the Kookaburras calling!!

As featured in Mail On Sunday!!

What our guests say:-

"Fantastic place for a weekend. Perfect for a group of friends or couples. Everything you need is supplied. Plenty of space to do whatever you want. Really quiet surroundings, great place to unwind, but still close enough to all the wineries, restaurants etc."


Facilities and Pricing

5 double bedrooms (1 with twin double beds), sleeps up to 10 persons with sofa bed can accommodate 4 extra persons if required.

(Bedroom 5 is attached to the main suite and has a double bed, shared bathroom with main suite)

Log fire inside, firepit outside... bring your Marshmallows:)

Reverse cycle air conditioning...lovely and warm!

Swimming Pool and Barbecue areas

Verandahs all round house

Vineyard and Olive Grove Views



Fully equipped luxury kitchen with dishwasher, , breakfast bar, 4 bathrooms and separate WC

Dishwasher

Laundry with washing machine.

Abundant wildlife on property and surrounding areas, including Kangaroos, Kookaburras, Cows and many native birds.

Dams and Creeks (for the Kangaroos)

All linen, cutlery and crockery supplied

Pricing:

Special rates for off peak and longer stays - Just ask!


- minimum 2 night stay may apply, midweek one night stays may be available.

Please note, special rates are available for longer stays and long weekends. A 3 night stay is usually required for long weekends.

A minimum tariff of $350 per stay applies, however, no matter what your requirements please contact us on or , as we always aim to cater to your requirements.


Pet Policy:-

We love animals, however because we have such a lot of wildlife at Kangaroo Creek Retreat/Wallaby Lodge, we do need to be careful as to the kind of animals we allow to accompany our guests, just in case they scare our precious wildlife away.

Please contact us via email or phone and let us know what kind of animal/s you would like to stay with you and we will let you know if we think this is a good mix.



Nearby Attractions

Hope Estate, Bimbagen and Wyndham Estate all closeby and we are on pickup route for buses.

3 Golf Courses including Greg Normans Vintage Club & Cypress Lakes Golf Resort
Chateau Elan Spa
Horse riding through local countryside
Spa and Beauty Treatments
60 Vineyards within 1 - 10 minutes
Hot Air Ballooning
Carriage rides
Nature Walks

Property manager

Andrew and Valerie Haydon

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Must be approved in writing

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Must be approved in writing
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number PID-STRA-868-2

About the area

Pokolbin

Located in Pokolbin, this holiday home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Macquariedale Estate and Lucy's Run Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Singleton Square and Singleton Plaza. Ready for a night out? Consider Bimbadgen Palmers Lane and Roche Estate. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Pokolbin, NSW

What's nearby

  • White Barn Pokolbin - 17 min walk
  • Piggs Peake Winery - 13 min drive
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 18 min drive
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 19 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Leogate Estate Wines - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪NINETEEN Hunter Valley - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Amanda's on the Edge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪IronBark Hill Brewhouse - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kookaburra @ Kangaroo Creek Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Kookaburra @ Kangaroo Creek Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kookaburra @ Kangaroo Creek Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kookaburra @ Kangaroo Creek Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kookaburra @ Kangaroo Creek Retreat located?

Situated in Pokolbin, this golf holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Macquariedale Estate and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lucy's Run Wines and Piggs Peake Winery. IronBark Hill Brewhouse and Tintilla Estate Vineyard and Olive Grove are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 day Christmas in July celebrations. The kids, dogs and family had a wonderful time. The property was spacious, a fully stocked kitchen, clean fresh linen and a fabulous farm mountain view with kangaroos and cows on the property. We all had a great time. Thank you Val & Andrew for your hospitality. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tayla M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Unfortunate
Unfortunately I made the mistake of not reading the reviews before booking this accommodation. On the day of arrival I was charged an extra $500 fee incase of damages during the stay, was also charged $15 per guest that was visiting the house during the day time. Nowhere in the booking or original messages was this stated. Inside the house was dusty, full of cobwebs, stained sheets and mould on the air conditioner. The host also did not respect our privacy by walking around the property while we were out. The house is beautiful and could have great potential, but changes need to be made, including the mannerisms of the host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hunter Family Getaway
Large house, well set out for extended family and friends. Excellent kitchen, perfect place to take your pet on holiday too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great large home, close to all the Hunter highlights
Our group had a fabulous stay and Val and Andrew’s property the Kookaburra Hideaway. Their home is perfect for a large group, with lots of great seating areas and a well equipped kitchen. It’s a no fuss kind of place where you can feel very comfortable relaxing and taking in the kangaroos and cows next door. We saw some fabulous sunsets and also enjoyed the pool. Would recommend you bring pool towels and some basic pantry items for your stay, other than that the place has everything you need and you are nice and close to some really great wineries. Thanks again to our gracious hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Renee D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Dirty and terrible
On arrival the location was great however the bedding pillows mattresses had stains all over them a pillows had yellows stains and were ripped and one had a brown stain which looks like someone had a nose bleed on it yellow stains on the mattresses and one mattress was ripped and the springs were sticking out Mould on the window seals Food crumbs and half open milk in the fridge Not sanitary at all would not recommend sorry
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARIO E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hunter Hero
Val and Andrew were the perfect hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful country escape
This property is stunning and so relaxing and well equiped. We had 2 families with a handful of kids and it was exactly what we were looking for. Val was very helpful and friendly to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Helen L.

Perfect for our family Christmas - Six adults, four small children and two Cavoodles
We all spent a fabulous four days over Christmas at this terrific property. My only complaint would be that only one of the bedrooms is air conditioned. The weather was particularly hot during our stay - so air con throughout would have made a wonderful stay absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tessa D.

Perfect!
Absolutely lovely property, fabulous location and wonderful hosts :-) couldn't have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Wonderful gem hidden in the heart of Hunter Valley
Top hideaway and even better experience: eco property, swimming pool, spas, bonfires, kangaroos, views all around, far away from neighbors, wonderful hosts and central location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
Absolutely fabulous property!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

Great private spot close to vineyards
Nice big space for a getaway main bedrooms nice and warm with fire and Aircon other rooms cold no aircon .Would recommend to book here. Have already put up FB photos had a Great weekend Away
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

grigg b.

Loved The Property.
8 adults & 5 grandkids had the best long weekend ever, Weather & house perfect & the outdoor fire pit used every night (3) Recommend to everyone & we will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Fantastic property - recommended
Stayed for a Christmas in July weekend away with 8 adults, 2 children and a dog. The house was excellent and in a beautiful location. Large sized communal kitchen and dining area for cooking up and enjoying a big feast... with recent wine purchases of course! Nice lounge for chilling out in front of the wood burning fire. Good sized cozy bedrooms with enough bathrooms to keep everyone happy, and a beautiful view across a kangaroo filled valley. Already thinking of booking another stay in the warmer months to make use of the pool!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Antonia C.

Fantastic base for a family break.
We stayed here with relatives visiting from the UK. The accommodation was spacious and comfortable. We were woken by our children at 6am - excitedly telling us about the kangaroos outside their window! I hope to stay there again on a future trip to the Hunter.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kookaburra hideaway - did not see any kookaburras ( hiding) Lovely setting, spacious relaxing atmo
Kookaburra hideaway - did not see any kookaburras ( hiding) Lovely setting, spacious relaxing atmosphere Good information about property. Cleanliness of bathroom floors, wooden floors and under wooden furniture very dirty and disappointing for a property with this price range . Apart from dirty floors we had a wonderful time .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The house was just perfect for a large group. Perfect that each room had it's own bathroom, especia
The house was just perfect for a large group. Perfect that each room had it's own bathroom, especially for a group this size.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This was the second time we've stayed here and on both occasions we have never been dissapointed. Th
This was the second time we've stayed here and on both occasions we have never been dissapointed. The area is spectacular, the accomodation is fantastic and the owners couldnt be more helpful. Quite honestly there is nothing bad to report here. A true home from home.Alex and Brooke
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Having five bedrooms was a real plus. The owners were very helpful. Barbara
Having five bedrooms was a real plus. The owners were very helpful. Barbara
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nice and roomy, appreciated the provision of information pamphlets re the area. liked the kitchen/ d
Nice and roomy, appreciated the provision of information pamphlets re the area. liked the kitchen/ dining room set up.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

We had a lovely stay. A nice little fireplace kept us warm! Thank you!
We had a lovely stay. A nice little fireplace kept us warm! Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rating: 4/5Published Comment: 'The location is fantastic for visits to the wineries, so many so clos
Rating: 4/5Published Comment: 'The location is fantastic for visits to the wineries, so many so closeby. We saw wild kangaroos in the morning which was lovely for my sister-in-law who was over from the UK. All in all, great.'
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

The location is fantastic for visits to the wineries, so many so closeby. We saw wild kangaroos in t
The location is fantastic for visits to the wineries, so many so closeby. We saw wild kangaroos in the morning which was lovely for my sister-in-law who was over from the UK. All in all, great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A special place for our HUGE family reunion - we took up both houses and spent some memorable family
A special place for our HUGE family reunion - we took up both houses and spent some memorable family times in this embracing venue ... 30 people and yet we all found space and comfort in being able to be together. The meals we prepared were fantastic and we all fitted around the various tables in our own private 'restaurant'. The cows loved sharing their paddock with our high-flying kite fliers ... the kangaroos saw no issue with our long conversational constituionals along their country lanes ... and yet the bright lights of the local wineries were only a few minutes away ! We enjoyed our Aussie country experience before returning to all parts of Oz, China and Indonesia ... there is nothing like our wide open spaces to re-charge our batteries and connections !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Our family reunion brought relatives from all over Australia, China and Indonesia ... home to the bu
Our family reunion brought relatives from all over Australia, China and Indonesia ... home to the bush ! We filled up both houses and spent a week hanging out together, out fossicking and exploring and staying in to enjoy the peace and tranquility of our country 'home' - so many people, so much to do, so much fun to have and yet so much space for us all the enjoy. The cows did not mind us using their paddock for kite flying. The kangaroos didn't mind our regular 'conversational' constitutionals along their country lanes. And the stars twinkled merrily down on a very merry gathering indeed.

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