Luxury cabin w/private spa, epic valley views & resident wildlife!

Perched high above the Hunter Valley Hinterland, Wildwood Lodge is a private wilderness retreat where goannas, eagles, echidnas, kangaroos and wallabies roam freely at your door — and the valley views go forever.

Days here have their own rhythm. Coffee on the deck as the mist lifts. Wildlife at the door. Long lunches that become long evenings. A soak in the private spa as the sun sets over the valley.

This is what it feels like to truly get away.

The space

Wildwood Lodge sits on its own private acre within a 300-hectare wilderness resort, bordered by conservation land that has never been developed. What you see here is genuinely wild — unchanged and untouched.

The lodge has been thoughtfully renovated in an elevated country aesthetic: warm timber, natural linens, layered textures. Beautiful and genuinely liveable without being precious.

The open-plan living, kitchen and dining area is oriented to make the most of the sweeping valley views. Doors open wide onto the large deck, blurring the line between inside and out. It's the kind of space where meals run long and conversations go late.

Outside, the large deck is the heart of the lodge. The private outdoor spa bath overlooks uninterrupted mountain views — a place to watch the sun set over the valley with a glass of wine in hand.

The wildlife here is unlike anywhere else. Goannas three metres long, wedge-tailed eagles, echidnas, kangaroos and wallabies are regular visitors at your doorstep.

Bedrooms

• Master bedroom: queen bed, private ensuite
• Bedroom 2: queen bed, valley views
• Bedroom 3: bunk suite, double below, single above, plus pull-out single sofa bed. Styled in neutral linens that feel refined, not rustic. Ideal for families or groups.

Wildwood Lodge is set up to accommodate your group comfortably and sustainably. All bedrooms are freshly prepared, however, to minimise linen use, water consumption and energy, rooms are secured until needed. The number of rooms opened is based on your confirmed guest numbers.

Should your group size change, additional rooms are accessible via a secure lockbox with the applicable per-guest fee applied. Please ensure your guest numbers are accurate at booking so we can prepare the lodge accordingly. As a property on tank water in a protected wilderness setting, we're committed to treading lightly on the land we're privileged to call home.

Kitchen & Living

• Fully equipped kitchen with quality appliances
• Kettle, toaster, and microwave
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Coffee and tea provided
• Open-plan living and dining with direct deck access
• Smart TV and high-speed NBN WiFi
• Ducted air conditioning throughout and ceiling fans
• Wood burning fireplace with firewood provided
• Laundry with washing machine and dryer
• All bed linen, bath, and spa towels supplied

Outdoor

• Large deck with sweeping valley views
• Private outdoor spa bath overlooking the mountains
• Fire pit with Adirondack seating
• Gas BBQ and outdoor lounge
• Games: Jenga, cards, chess, checkers, backgammon, 4 tennis racquets & balls, and 4 table tennis paddles and balls


RESORT FACILITIES

As guests of Wildwood Lodge, you have full access to the resort's shared facilities:

• Saltwater swimming pool
• Championship tennis court
• Games room: pool table and table tennis
• Children's playground
• Freshwater lagoon with kayaking and fishing
• 30km of bush walking and mountain bike trails
• Rainforest walks
• Outdoor gym
• Shared BBQ and picnic facilities


EXPLORE THE REGION

From Wildwood Lodge the views stretch all the way to the World Heritage listed Barrington Tops National Park. The resort's 30km of trails wind through some of the most pristine bushland in NSW.

The Hunter Valley's renowned wine region is within easy reach. Private wine tours can be arranged with direct pickup from the lodge from one of our partners. Just ask when you book.

Paterson township is a 20-minute drive with a well-stocked supermarket and the much-loved Paterson pub. The village of Vacy is just minutes away for a casual coffee or bite.

Guest access

Guests have exclusive access to the entire lodge and all private outdoor spaces including the deck, spa, fire pit and BBQ. Full access to all shared resort facilities is included.

Other things to note

• Check-in: 3:00pm | Check-out: 10:00am
• Self check-in via smart lock — instructions provided prior to arrival
• No pets — to protect the local wildlife and conservation land
• No parties or events — Wildwood is a peaceful retreat, please be mindful of the natural environment and other guests
• No smoking anywhere on the property
• Fire restrictions apply — fire pit not permitted during NSW bushfire season (1 Oct to 31 Mar) or when a fire ban is in place. Check RFS conditions before lighting any fire. Guests are responsible for any fire damage.
• All wildlife is fully protected — please observe from a respectful distance
• On-site parking available
• For the security of the property and the safety of our guests, exterior security cameras are installed at the driveway, entry and side of the house. Cameras face arrival areas only — there are no cameras inside the lodge or facing any indoor or outdoor living spaces.
• Bedrooms are secured based on the number of guests booked. Additional rooms are accessible via lockbox with the applicable per-guest fee applied. See bedroom section for full details.