The Hotel: Park Ridge Retreat

Overlooking the coastal village of rural Gerringong, Park Ridge Retreat offers sojourners a chance to unwind and relax amidst the temperate paradise of New South Wales’ South Coast. The hotel is close to the town centre boasting a range of coffee houses, restaurants, and shopping venues. Guests can also dine on site at The Retreat Restaurant.

Couples can stay in either a deluxe or spa room, while groups of four and five can choose a family room, each with a private balcony boasting views of the garden. A bottle of wine upon arrival allows Groupies to toast their trip while gazing out over the coastal surrounds. Late check-out by 12pm on the final day allows guests to sleep in before making their transition back into the real world.

• TripAdvisor: 4 / 5

Room Details

Deluxe Room

• Bed size/type: King bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Two people
• The room boasts a balcony overlooking the hotel's garden and the Old School Parkland

Executive Room

• Bed size/type: One queen and a single bed or two single beds
• Standard occupancy: Three people
• Maximum occupancy: Three people
• Set on the ground and middle levels, this room type features a private balcony and bathroom with shower or bathtub

Spa King Room

• Bed size/type: King bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Two people
• The room comes complete with a spa bath for two people and features a balcony overlooking the rural landscape to the ocean beyond

Family Annex Room

• Bed size/type: Queen bed
• Standard occupancy: Four people
• Maximum occupancy: Four people

The Area: Gerringong and the South Coast of NSW

Surrounded by spectacular national parks where temperate rainforest opens onto pristine beaches, the NSW South Coast is a nature lover's wonderland. With breathtaking cliffs and escarpments overlooking the ocean, the coastline is dotted with charming seaside towns such as Kiama and Gerringong, just a two-hour drive from Sydney.

Activities on offer for visitors wishing to explore further include the spectacular 22-km Kiama Coastal Walk, which takes walkers past headlands, rivers, beaches, Kiama town centre and Blowhole Point. Whale and Dolphin watching, Jambaroo Action Park, a range of South Coast and Illawarra craft and produce markets, Boolarng Nangamai Aboriginal Art and Culture Studio, the Minnamurra Rainforest and the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk are just some examples of the range of activities, events, and possibilities in this beautiful part of Australia.