The luxury, hilltop haven of Mt Hay Retreat on the NSW South Coast, has scored an esteemed silver award for five-star accommodation at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, adding to the mantlepiece of awards the exclusive, adults-only retreat has won in recent years.
To mark the win, Mt Hay Retreat has released a special Autumn Reset Package with bonus inclusions for stays from now until the end of autumn on May 31, 2026.
Mt Hay Retreat was awarded silver at the national tourism awards event in Freemantle on March 6, 2026, after winning Gold as the best five-star luxury accommodation in NSW at the NSW Tourism Awards last November. Mt Hay Retreat also won Gold at the NSW Tourism Awards in 2024, and Silver at the subsequent Australian Tourism Awards in 2024. The string of awards for the luxury property has included the coveted Gold award for five-star luxury accommodation in Australia at the national tourism awards in 2022. The property has also won numerous TripAdvisor awards over the years – driven by exceptional guest reviews.
Mt Hay Retreat co-owner, Louise Warren, who accepted the Five Star Luxury Accommodation Silver Award at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards on March 6, 2026, said the latest accolade for the property was “incredibly special”.
“As a small, family-owned and run retreat, it’s incredibly special and uplifting to be honoured as amongst the best in Australia, particularly alongside so many other large and outstanding tourism businesses,” Louise Warren said. “It shows you don’t have to be big to shine! We’re so proud of what our family has created at Mt Hay Retreat. Our small team invests phenomenal care, passion and genuine warmth into the retreat to ensure every guest experience is truly memorable. We may be small but our spirit is mighty!”
Spectacularly and serenely positioned on 146 hectares of green, rolling hills two hours south of Sydney near the vibrant village of Berry, Mt Hay Retreat has been purpose-designed for total tranquility and relaxation, with only a handful of expansive, bespoke-designed suites all offering king beds, spacious living areas, a kitchenette and private decks with sweeping vistas towards the ocean and beyond.
Choose between suites that feature outdoor baths where you can soak in the sweeping views, or decadent, in-room bath experiences. The luxury property also offers a stunning, 33m-long indoor heated pool and spa, nature walks and their famous ‘Cloud Swing’ for grownups to soar high over the countryside. On-site massages are also available, and the cafes, restaurants and boutiques of Berry are only a few minutes away.
New Autumn Package
Mt Hay Retreat is offering a new ‘Autumn Reset’ package including two nights’ midweek accommodation (Sun-Thurs) and a special, complimentary welcome pack featuring four craft beers, fresh juice and a curated snack selection – all designed to help guests unwind and relax in the season of reflection and change – autumn.
The two-night package, including the bonus inclusions, is available from $780 per couple. For stays until May 31, 2026. Mention the Autumn package when booking to receive the inclusions.
