Only 1 hour from Sydney, and boat-access only, Calabash Bay Lodge is a sanctuary boasting unencumbered views of the water from all bedrooms and living spaces, punctuated only by the private jetty Flanked by national parks and surrounded by ancient Sydney sandstone, Calabash Bay is a true escape for up to 8 guests, intuitively connected through stunning design to the calming nature of the river.

Calabash Bay Lodge is surrounded by pristine eucalypt bushland and the ancient sandstone cliffs fronting onto the Hawkesbury River at Berowra Waters. With three national parks on each side of our riverfront location, the Ku’ring-gai Chase, Marramarra, and Berowra Valley, Calabash Bay Lodge offers an unparalleled eco-luxury escape perfect for weekend getaways from Sydney, multigenerational or multiple family holidays, as well as romantic luxury couples retreats in celebration of honeymoons or babymoons, or just to spoil a lover. Calabash Bay Lodge is also a unique and inspiring venue for a corporate reward, strategy workshop, or health and wellness retreat. Our interior-designed indoor and outdoor entertaining and lifestyle zones feature contemporary International and Australian design and essential modern amenities, including high speed wireless broadband, Samsung SmartTV with Apps, Sonos wireless stereo system, AppleTV, Apple Media Centre with in-house movie library, iPad for guest use, Netflix, Stan and Disney Plus. The real entertainment is outdoors on the Hawkesbury River, with complimentary use of a NSW Hire & Drive licensed & insured guest boat for fishing and adventuring, kayaks, 2 SUPs as well as fishing rods and crab pot to try your luck at catching dinner. You can take the boat for a spin to a nearby secluded low tide beach or take it to a nearby trail head for the Great North Walk. Celebrating a special birthday or anniversary? Our Private Chef can cater a lunch or dinner for an unforgettable experience. We can also provide gourmet self-serve meals, or pre-stock the kitchen pantry & fridge with shopping for a service fee. If you feel like spoiling yourself further, we can arrange therapists to provide massage and spa treatments in-house or book an onsite private yoga class to take your weekend of relaxation to the next level. A maximum of two four-legged friends are welcome for an additional fee and subject to acceptance of our Pet Policy.