Product Description

Formerly part of a banana plantation, Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat is one of the prime destinations in the Tweed Valley, Coolangatta and their hinterlands. Specially designed with romance in mind, either for a special occasion or just an escape from life’s hectic pace – this is the ideal relaxing getaway for two. The retreat offers a wide range of extras and packages to make the experience absolutely perfect, including beauty and relaxation treatments, photo shoots and gourmet food delivery.

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The 102-hectare property is in the beautiful Tweed Valley in northern New South Wales. It is bordered on three sides by World Heritage National Park, assuring true peace and privacy. The key ingredients of the ultimate romantic getaway – privacy, comfort and seclusion – are seamlessly combined with a stunning natural location.

Crystal Creek has been the recipient of numerous international, national, state and regional awards including the Australian Tourism Award for Unique Accommodation, three international environmental tourism awards and 17 regional tourism awards. They pride themselves on creating a relaxed intimate and romantic atmosphere for every single guest we have the pleasure to host.

Good For

Couples looking to spend time together and decompress

Offerings

De-stress, indulge and relax with an hour-long massage, either together or one after the other. The retreat’s qualified and very experienced masseuses come to the bungalow and massage guests in privacy and comfort. Depending on their areas of expertise, they may incorporate Swedish, Thai, Balinese or Chinese massage, aromatherapy, essential oils, deep-tissue massage and reflexology into their sessions. Crystal Creek also provide the option of a professional Rainforest photo shoot with an experienced local wedding and portrait photographer.

Facilities

Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat occupies 102 hectares (approx. 250 acres) bounded on three sides by Numinbah Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves Australia, an area of World Heritage significance. With over 8km of walking tracks guiding guests through the tranquil and pristine rainforest, there’s no need to leave the Crystal Creek property. Glow worms also occur naturally at Crystal Creek all year round and light up a night time walk. The retreat also have mountain bikes to take a spin in the fresh air of the beautiful Tweed Valley.

Guests also have access to a Games Room, a pleasant airy space including pool and table tennis tables, modern computer with internet access, WiFi hot spot, an extensive and up-to-date library of DVDs and CDs, added to every month and books and board games.

Food & Drink

There are no set meal times at Crystal Creek so guests eat at their leisure, whether self catering within the bungalow’s private kitchen or ordering breakfast, dinners a hamper or picnic packs from the Crystal Creek team. So that guests partner can spend the most time together alone, the freshly prepared, gourmet food is delivered quietly to the bungalow door. No need to dress up for dinner or be confronted with other guests or staff. Meals are all prepared with premium fresh local and Australian produce so are both delicious and nutritious.

Accommodation

Crystal Creek has 5 luxury accommodation styles to choose from:

Creekside Spa Cabins – Traditional cottage style cabins equipped with wood fireplace, large covered deck in earshot of the babbling creek and fully equipped kitchen

Rainforest Canopy Bungalows – Split-level mezzanine design, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows to rainforest, large sunken spa bath surrounded by rainforest on three sides, spacious kitchen

Glass Terrace Bungalows – Open plan with uninterrupted rainforest views, large covered deck, double-sided fireplace, marble bathroom and outdoor shower

Luxury Mountain View Lodges – Large deck with private infinity plunge pool, open plan design, skylight above bed for viewing the stars, solid marble double bath

Luxury Rainforest Lodge – Large deck with private infinity plunge pool, double spa with floor-to-ceiling rainforest views, double-sided wood fireplace, nestled in the rainforest, views to Mount Springbrook

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