27/08/2026
The Best Holiday Stays Across NSW For Couples
If you’re after a weekend away that makes you forget what day it is, might I suggest a little escape to Mt Kanimbla Retreats? My partner and I recently spent a weekend in the Woodlands cabin, and honestly, it was exactly the kind of slow, secluded getaway we’d been craving.
Tucked away on 36 acres of untouched countryside atop Mt Kanimbla, the retreat feels wonderfully removed from the rest of the world. The views are the real showstopper, stretching out towards the Blue Mountains escarpment and making it very easy to justify spending an entire afternoon doing absolutely nothing. The dream!!!!!!
There are several stunning cabins to choose from; we went with the Woodlands cabin. It’s cosy without feeling cramped, luxe without losing that connection to the landscape, and filled with natural materials and soft light that make the whole space feel incredibly calming.
There’s something particularly lovely about how Mt Kanimbla Retreats has approached sustainability, too. The cabins are designed to blend into their surroundings, with rainwater harvesting, solar power, refillable amenities and a real focus on keeping the footprint light. It never feels preachy or like you’re sacrificing comfort for the sake of being eco-friendly, it’s simply woven into the experience.
Set on Dharug and Gundungurra Country, the retreat also feels deeply connected to the land it sits on. There’s a real sense of quiet here that you just don’t get in the city, and after a weekend of fresh air, big skies and very little on the agenda, we left feeling properly reset.
