Friday Creek Retreat

Friday Creek is a secluded tranquil valley tucked away in the corner of the beautiful Orara Valley, a 15 minute drive up in the hinterland from the coastal resort town of Coffs Harbour on the New South wales North Coast. Coffs Harbour is approximately midway between Brisbane and Sydney and has convenient air, road and rail links. The region offers diverse attractions such as bushwalking and hiking in the Dorrigo National park, wild whitewater rafting at the Nymboida River and river canoeing. Explore the historic villages of Bellingen and Dorrigo. On the coast enjoy surfing, fishing, surf rafting, sea kayaking, scuba diving ( in the Solitary Islands Marine Park) whale watching in season. Play golf at the Bonville International Golf Club or try horseriding in the State Forests, a 4WD adventure tour or sky diving.

Built from earthbrick, timber and stone, each of the nine uniquely decorated cottages feature polished timber floors throughout, reverse cycle air conditioning, bathrooms with spas for two (or baths)and huge showers, bedrooms have fabulous views, queen sized beds, woollen doonas, reading lights, bathrobes, candles and aroma oils, kitchens are well equipped for self-catering, having a gas stove with grill and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and all basic appliances and utensils, coffee plunger and fresh ground coffee. The loungeroom/ dining room has a stone open fire, big comfy sofas, TV, VCR, CD stereo system, and French doors which open onto a timber deck with outdoor dining setting, great views and a hammock. Cottages are seperated by native gardens creating total privacy.