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The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility

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An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a covered area with a corrugated metal roof, and a view of a house in the background.
A modern house with a glass-enclosed patio, a large tree, and a well-maintained lawn.
An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a large sofa, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a long table and chairs.
A spacious loft with a high ceiling, white walls, and wooden flooring. A white sofa with colorful pillows is centered, and a white dresser with books is to the right.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Hot tub on site
  • Deck or patio
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Crescent Head, NSW
  • Place, Crescent Head Country Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Killick Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Goolawah National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Cabin 1 - delicte

1 Queen Bed

Cabin 2 - Sunrise

1 Queen Bed

Cabin 3 - Big hill

1 Queen Bed

Cabin 4 - Rcecourse

1 Queen Bed

Honeymoon Suite

1 Queen Bed

Main Homestead Banksias 1

1 Queen Bed

Main Homestead first floor

1 King Bed

Main house - Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

7 bathrooms

Cabin 1

Toilet · Shower only

Cabin 2

Toilet · Shower only

Cabin 3

Toilet · Shower only

Cabin 4

Toilet · Shower only

Honeymoon ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Homestead

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Main Homestead Family bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Crescent Head

Located in Crescent Head, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Goolawah National Park and Goolawah Regional Park, while Kempsey Museum and Slim Dusty Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Crescent Head, NSW

What's nearby

  • Crescent Head Country Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Killick Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Goolawah National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Town Beach - 47 min drive - 79.5 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 54 min drive - 91.4 km

Getting around

  • Kempsey Station - 23 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crescent Head Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blackfish Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crescent Head Country Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sukjai Thai Cuisine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barnesys Bistro - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility located?

This family-friendly Crescent Head holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Crescent Head Country Club and Killick Beach. Goolawah National Park is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mim

Great holiday for all of us, plenty for the big & little kids to do, great place
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An incredible getaway

I highly recommend staying at The Banksias! The property is very well maintained with plenty of spaces to relax and spend time with friends and family. We had so much fun playing tennis, golf, operating the golf cart, making pizzas in the pizza oven and watching a Formula 1 race in the outdoor cinema area. The rooms and cabins were very comfortable and the indoor and outdoor kitchen spaces well equipped. We had a wonderful and relaxing time - hopefully we will be back in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Holiday

Our large family of 15 adults, a 4 year old and a 1 year old had a wonderful week at The Banksias, Crescent Head. The location was brilliant with lots of space, a tennis court, golf course and walk to the beach. The accommodation was lovely with room for everyone and some really great areas for us all to gather around and relax. We enjoyed the use of the outdoor cinema, firepit and the jacuzzi. We had our lunch & dinner catered for each evening - all organised through our hosts Jo & Paul. The food was fabulous - huge quantities, a wide variety across the week and fresh, tasty meals that catered to the dietary requirements we have within the group. It was an absolute pleasure staying at The Banksias, everywhere was lovely and clean, the toiletries were excellent and Jo was quick to respond if we had any queries. It really suited all of us, and our ages ranged from 1 to 81. Everyone had a fabulous holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We had three families (with older teens and three tweens) at Banksia for four nights. We were hoping for a great experience in the first holiday after lockdowns, and we weren't disappointed. Surfing, paddle boarding, fishing, tennis, golf, kayaking, swimming, outdoor movies, fires, feasts, and a lot of chilling out - what a great time. Beautiful rooms. There's almost no mobile connection, and the wifi wasn't great, but frankly that improved the experience. Not once did a teenager say they were bored. My personal highlight was reading half a book in a hammock under a shady tree looking down the creek with a gentle breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

This is a well laid out and very spacious rental retreat. Endless activities or just relax and enjoy the beautiful naturistic scenes. Something to accommodate everybody, young and old. The owners were very personable, friendly, and welcoming. Could not have asked for a better experience. Love this place!
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unforgettable

We loved our stay!!! The beach was just minutes away and there were so much to do on property, never a boring moment. My kids had such a great time that they put themselves to sleep every night from exhaustion. Minor negatives - some of the kitchen stuff were dirty, coffee machine frother wasn’t working and the router for the wifi wasn’t working properly so we had problems staying connected (for those still working) . Despite all this, we would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Celebration

We had 20 people at The Banksias to celebrate my 50th Birthday, the place is Huge and has pretty well every thing a group would ever need. Thanks Jo and Paul .. it was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

A great property for a family holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic week away with friends in a great location

We all loved staying at Banksias- the property, House, activities, beach, location are brilliant. Jo the owner was so helpful and helped immediately with any requests. The best!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place

We loved the place - so much to do and so kid friendly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

An incredible weekend. The retreat has everything you need, the fact that it rained most of the weekend didn't hinder the amazing fun we had the whole duration of the stay. Impeccably clean, amazing food and outstanding location. Our days consisted of waking up to a cooked breakfast, then jumping straight into the wetsuits and paddle boarding/kayaking down the river. Then we'd use the golf buggies to take us and the surf boards to the other side of the property where we can cross the road and get onto an stunning and quiet beach. After we tire ourselves out we raced back to all fit in the hot tub before having a big lunch all together. Then the rest of the day could be spent rotating between napping in the incredibly comfy beds, playing golf, playing tennis, sitting around the fire, playing with the dogs or just chilling in the outdoor sofa area with a glass of wine. The Jo and Paul are experienced hosts who obviously have a passion for welcoming people into their resort and making their stay unforgettable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Picturesque 5 Star Retreat

We stayed at the Banksia's for three nights in December and did not want to leave. When we did tear ourselves away, we left relaxed and refreshed. The property is a short drive from Crescent Head shops with access to some of the areas best and most secluded beaches (we rarely saw anyone else!) The main house and four adjoining guest houses are incredibly private, as they are surrounded on one side by the property's own golf course and the other by a picturesque river. The property has been set up for relaxed entertaining with a very generous outside barbecue/kitchen area, (where we ate most of our meals) and fully equipped inside kitchen and dining area. If we were not at the beach, we were having a hit on the golf course, or tennis courts, or simply relaxing in the hammock or many outside lounge areas. One highlight for our baby boy was the many kangaroos that call the property home and the beautiful birdlife. Early in the morning or at dusk the kangaroos could be seen around the property lazing in the shade or hopping down the side of the river. We would highly recommend this property. It is genuinely second to none and is clearly much loved by its owners, who have thought of everything to ensure guests have what they need at their fingertips.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolute Gem

Had the best time staying at Banksias with my family and wife’s sisters family who were visiting from the UK. The truly unique property is set on the most stunning part of Australia’s eastern coastline. On arrival we met the friendly local caretaker who showed us round the property and set up the kayak and SUPs ready for use. The house and cabins were super clean and fitted with everything you could possibly need. Kicked off the holiday with a walk around the headland where we saw an abundance of marine life including whales. Looking north it reminded me of the classic board walks of Byron and Noosa except didn’t see another person the entire walk! Gave the pommie inlaws surf lessons each morning on a safe protected rolling point break out the front of Banksias. It was easy to keep the kids off devices with endless afternoon activities including golf, tennis, full size football net shootouts and kayak paddling on the stunning river alongside the property. Blown away by the natural beauty of Banksias. We have recommended to our friends and will definitely be returning for future visits.
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