Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat

Hidden in the stunning rural wilds between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast hinterland, in the Tweed Valley of Northern New South Wales, lays the magical Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat.

A secluded romantic hideaway, emersed in a stunning 250-acre rainforest estate. Tucked away at the end of a peaceful valley, the retreat is bordered on three sides by World Heritage National Parks.

Conveniently situated just 45min from the Gold Coast Airport, even spontaneous last-minute escapes can be easily achieved.

This boutique retreat hosts just 13 private lodges and cabins, that are carefully positioned around the estate, making the most of the beautiful rainforest and mountain views and offering the utmost in privacy & comfort.

For a honeymoon … a romantic surprise for a birthday or anniversary … or just an escape from life’s hectic pace to reconnect with your loved one … this is the ideal relaxing getaway.

Each spacious lodge is equipped with cosy lounges and log fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, comfy bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and large couples’ spa baths. All accommodation has fitted kitchens, with outdoor Weber BBQs, and both internal and external dining areas. The expansive Luxury Mountain View Lodges offer extra-large decks with their own private plunge pools.

The retreat hosts 8km of picturesque rainforest walking and hiking trails, home to many rare and endangered plants and animal species, including 400 types of flora. Secluded rock pools and hammocks are nestled along a spring-fed flowing creek, where you can while away the day listening to the songs, twitters and calls from a myriad variety of 150 species of resident birds.

Allow their spa therapists pamper you with a deep tissue massage, then retire to your own secluded spot for a peaceful picnic and chilled glass of wine.

The unforgettable experience that is Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat is designed for couples or individual guests. Please Note: Additional guests and/or children cannot be accommodated in their lodges.

Five types of luxury accommodation set right inside the Australian rainforest

The 13 beautifully designed cabins, bungalows and Lodges, are located in a spectacularly lush rainforest, set discreetly apart so that none are visible from any other.

Creekside Spa Cabins

Traditional romantic cottages with exposed timber beams

These lovely romantic cabins are set amongst the rainforest, close to the creek.

• Cosier cottage style with exposed ceiling beams of polished wood
• So close to the creek you can hear the water gently flowing past
• Sliding glass doors open to a large covered deck
• Wood burning fireplace
• Marble bathroom with sunken double spa bath and floor-to-ceiling rainforest views
• Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, black granite bench tops
• Fully Air-Conditioned with both heating and cooling options

Rainforest Canopy Bungalows

A romantic split-level cabin with a curved, oak-lined ceiling sweeping over the whole interior, with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.

• Split-level design elevates bedroom/bathroom above living/kitchen areas
• High oak-lined, curved ceiling sweeps over both levels
• Expansive floor-to-ceiling rainforest views
• Large sunken spa bath surrounded by rainforest on three sides
• Spacious, fully equipped kitchen with full-size oven
• Cosy fireplaces
• Fully Air-Conditioned with both heating and cooling options

Glass Terrace Bungalows

These very spacious open-plan bungalows are almost totally enclosed in glass, maximising the impact of the expansive rainforest and mountain views, bringing the outside inside.

• Contemporary open plan design with immersive rainforest views
• Sliding glass doors open to a large covered deck
• Double-sided fireplace warms both bed and lounge
• Galley-style kitchens with granite benchtops
• Marble bathroom with sunken double spa bath
• Bathroom leads to private deck and outdoor shower

Luxury Lodges – Mountain View

Higher in the Retreat, each Luxury Mountain View Lodge presents a breath-taking aspect to the surrounding landscape, magically combining lofty mountain ridges with tropical valleys of genuine old-growth rainforest and stoic trees that have stood for centuries. The beginning and close of each day are imbued with the epic, aeons-old mystery of an ancient forest setting.

• Spacious, architect-designed open plan with premium appliances
• Floor-to-ceiling windows for stunning aspects to the rainforest valley
• Double-sided fireplace keeps both bed and lounge cosy
• Large private deck with solar-heated wet-edge plunge pool
• Double bath with amazing immersive rainforest views
• Skylight above bed for viewing the stars

Luxury Lodge – Rainforest

The ultimate immersive rainforest experience. Secluded and intimate this lodge is nestled within genuine old-growth rainforest with ancient trees;

• Contemporary designed interior with premium appliances
• Extremely spacious open plan
• Nestled in the valley rainforest, views to Mount Springbrook
• Private infinity plunge pool, heated all year round
• Double spa with floor-to-ceiling rainforest views
• Relaxation decks, sofas and beautiful views on either side of the lodge

Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat

Phone:  (02) 6679 1591
Email:    relax@ccrr.com.au
Web:    <http://www.ccrr.com.au>