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The Arbour and Bower cottages at Kiwarrak Country Retreat have had a much needed face lift with new exterior paint! Woodland Grey and crisp White have transformed the cottages to  a modern, contemporary and fresh look. We’re always looking for new ways to update, improve and add appeal to our cottages while also maintaining our mantra of upstyling and repurposing. There is now a cohesive colour scheme across the property. We love it, and we hope you will too! The Arbour has charming and cute...

Create your own beeswax wraps, the perfect replacement for cling wrap for lunches and fridge coverings. Learn how to make your own using anti bacterial raw beeswax on the lovely grounds of Kiwarrak Country Retreat. All proceeds will be donated to charity, and you go home with three beautiful and useful wraps. Afternoon tea and a glass of bubbly are also included. We will provide some material, however if you have a special garment or some leftover cotton/mix material you would like to use, please...

The Manning Valley offers something for everyone. Explore the beautiful local beaches of Old Bar, Wallabi Point and Saltwater or venture further afield to Black Head, Diamond Head or north to Harrington. Hire a kayak and paddle down the expansive Manning River or for a more laid back option, take a River Cruise. Manning Point is well known as an excellent fishing spot, and Old Bar is renowned for kite boarding. The natural ecosystem is home to a variety of bird species, perfect for bird...

As temperatures soared last weekend on the mid north coast, we took the opportunity to head to Old Bar Beach for a few hours. Luckily for us, the conditions were perfect for kite boarding so between dips in the ocean and building sand castles, we were provided with front row seats to some top entertainment as the boarders hit the waves… and took to the sky! If you haven’t seen kite boarding first hand, check out our photos below. It is an adrenaline pumping sport, a combination...

The inaugural Ocean Rhythms Music Festival is being held in our beach side town of Old Bar on March 12th! Come along for a wonderful family day of great music by the sea, with headlining acts Kim Churchill and Christine Anu, supported by great local talent such as Alyce Gray and Harry’s Lookout. Tickets are just $20 for adults and children under 16 years are free. At time of writing, Kiwarrak Country Retreat still has accommodation available, so why not make the weekend of it and explore more of what the beautiful...