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An absolutely brilliant place to stay and unwind with our babies!  We loved all the wildlife and peace & quiet.  A wonderful fully equipped home away from home. Thank you! 28-31 July 08 - Alexia - NSW & UK

Thanks for a great family holiday.  Having the whole retreat to ourselves was fantastic - the kids loved the recreation room and we went on plenty of bushwalks.  Young & old entranced by the wildlife, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! 5-8 July 08 - Poyntens & Anderson Families - Annandale

Thank you for creating such a comfortable and inviting place to relax with the children.  Thanks for all your assistance and information to help us get the most out of our stay.  The facilities are fantastic!  Every small effort made by you was noticed by us!  We were so comfortable inside we didn't want to venture out!  Well except to say hello to all the wildlife!  20-22 June 08 - Susan & Jay, Belle & Emily - Revesby

Magical place hugged by bush!  Will come again!  6-9 June 08 Kelly, Derek, Claudia & Daniel

Fantastic place - very quite, great facilities - will recommend!  3-5 June 08  North West Disability Group

Thanks so much for a wonderful weekend - it was my 30th Birthday and it was simply perfect!  So well catered for we didn't leave all weekend!  We'll be back.............. - 9-11 May 08 - Claire Van H

Another fabulous weekend!  Good company - Good food - Great accommodation - spectacular scenery!  After our 11th visit it feels like coming home again! - 10-13 April 08 - Nick &Anne Sterck

A wonderful time!  Everything you need for a family holiday that is relaxing, entertaining & luxurious!  Lovely spacious rooms and every need catered for.  Thank you - we will be back for sure! 19-22 April 08- Blumbey family

This is a fantastic resort!  We came with 4 families and have had a brilliant time.  Great views, peaceful & lots of activities for everyone!  Well equipped lodges and a very high standard made us feel very homely.  The attention to detail at all levels is great.  Thanks for a wonderful time! 23- 27 April R. Mehta, Killiara

Wonderful house - Fabulous view - Beautiful setting - Absolute heaven!  23& 24 March 08 Austin, Fawzey & Moses families

This was probably the most relaxing family break we have ever had!  Banjos is a little piece of paradise.  Our children, Taj & Grace had an absolute ball feeding the wallabies & playing on the swings & slide.  They even 'played' table tennis while mum & dad shot some pool.  Bliss!  Evening BBQs on the deck were moments to be savoured, especially when the kookaburras swooped down to feed on the fresh mince.  The 'lodges' are luxurious and immaculate.  My husband, Jason says it's the best mattress he has ever slept on!  The block-out curtains work a treat!  Thank you for your hospitality, kindness and attention to detail.  15-17 March 2008  Tracey, Jason, Taj (3) & Grace (1)

We had a fantastic weekend!  To stay in the bush in a beautiful house was relaxing.  We will be back!  6th March 2008 Marquart family

We loved our stay!  What a perfect place to bring our friends from Finland to get a feel of true Australia!  We relaxed and enjoyed ourselves, had 'Olympics' at the games room and chilled out in the Aussie bush.  Truly amazing facilities and plenty of friendly  'locals' i.e. the wildlife............ shame about the cheeky kookaburra who decided it was funny to steal a piece of perfectly good steak off our plate straight under our noses!  We'll be back with our next guests from Europe.  Until then, thank you very much Jenny & Malcolm for your hospitality. 22-24 February 2008  Tiina & Richard (Sydney) & Piia & Santtu (Finland)  P.S. Seeing the Australian wildlife was a wonderful experience! 

Wonderful 4 days, beautiful place to celebrate our 55th Wedding Anniversary.  Hope to bring all our family next time.  Thank you so much Jenny & Malcolm - 18-21 February 2008 - Valerie & Mervyn

What a stunning retreat!  Too short was our stay, so we WILL return!  15-17 February 2008 - Kate & Chris

Lived up to all that was promised!  Fantastic!!  Had a great family get together for Mum's 70th Birthday.  11-13 January 2008 - Rood & Cotterell families

The location is breathtaking!  We were amazed at the diversity and friendliness of the wildlife.  The standard of accommodation is extremely high - spotlessly clean and all the decor & fittings are of the highest standard.  The attention to detail is remarkable and much appreciated.  Just wish we had more time to spend at this wonderful place.  Thank you.  2 December 2007 - Sarah & Andrew -  Corlette NSW

What a unique & wonderful experience.  Our compliments to you both on such superb accommodation, with nothing forgotten for our comfort & relaxation.  The wildlife was truly amazing and the experience very much appreciated coming from the UK.  2 December 2007 - Peter & Brenda UK

Just what a marriage needs!  2 days of peace & quiet.  Banjos is the most wonderful place - beyond our expectations.  We will be bringing our kids next time.  Thank you for the experience.   6 December 2007  Kerry C.

We had a wonderful family time again!!!  - 16 - 18 November 2007 - Wedmore Family

Excellent - we will be back!! - 23-25 November 2007 - The Card Group

This is an obvious labour of love and you have succeeded in everyway.  As they say, "We will be back!"  16-19 November 2007

Just arrived in heaven!  Weekend not long enough!  I always look forward to coming back.  Thank you for sharing.  26 October 2007 - Girls weekend away

As usual a great time was had by all, weather was superb - we all love Banjos.  See you again soon!  14 October 2007 The Sheehan's, Harris, Rooney, Perret, Lock and Burg's families - Sydney, UK and Queensland.

What a wonderful spot!  First visit with my family who have stayed here previously.  Hope I can come back soon.  14 October 2007  Marcia & Kent - Gold Coast

Well, this is our 7th Year at Banjos!  Our annual family holiday has become a tradition, and it's getting better every year!  We love Banjos, and it now feels like a second home - our home away from home!  Bliss once again!  13-16 September 07- Pearce & Trad families

Another great weekend!  See you again next year!  7-9 September 2007 - Nelson Bay Coffee Ladies

We are a group of friends who have enjoyed the interaction wit nature, the bush and the beautiful serenity of this place.  24 Aug 2007   - Fox family

Our weekend at Banjos, one word.......... FANTASTIC!  Always has been, always will be!  This was our third visit, (first time in Clancy's) and everything about this place right down to the lovely thickness of the carpet is just superb every time.  We brought a German exchange student up with us this time and she was just gobsmacked at everything about Banjos.  The nature, location, views, the beautiful spacious bedrooms, the recreation centre (few good games of table tennis up there), and the high ceilings, but above all, our little kangaroo & wallaby visitors!  We had her yelling, "I LOVE AUSTRALIA"! - so yes, I think Banjos made a lasting impression.  By the time we had to leave, we were about ready to move in!  So again, thanks so much for the beautiful time and we will definitely be back again.  Cheers!  JONES & GILL families - 12 August 2007

Well here we are again!  The anticipation of coming back to this very special haven with all our family has been enormous.  As soon as we walk through the door we know exactly why we are here again!  A real wow factor.  27 July 2007 Chesworth family - Sutherland NSW

Well, this is Year 4 and it just gets better - another great break at this beautiful place.  See you next year! 18-21 May 2007 Charles family, Cronulla NSW

Great stay and wonderful facilities.  We can see why our Aussie Family wanted to return.  We've stayed at a lot of places and the facilities at Banjos are one of the best.  Wonderful amount of space and feeling of openness to relate to the vast expanse outside.  Ros & Michael Berg - London UK   15/4/07

What a beautiful place to visit, relax and enjoy nature's grandeur!  Skinner Family  6/4/07

Banjos truly is an oasis in paradise.  You know you've had a good holiday when the kids ask if we can stay an extra day.  Our time here was all too brief but in only one weekend we saw lots of wallabies & kangaroos, a goanna lazing in the sun, an eagle, lots of king parrots and many kookaburras.  We never holiday in the same place more than once, but with Banjos I'm sure we will make an exception. If they ever bring in a 6 Star rating this place should be the first considered.  1/4/07  Cashman Family

We have stayed in many "5 star" self catering lodges in the UK and never have we enjoyed such fabulous facilities.  In jest, we set ourselves a challenge to find something that you hadn't thought of - we failed miserably!  Everything was superb. The abundance of wildlife was the icing on the cake.  You have created a little piece of paradise and we will definitely be back.  Harper Family 8th January 2007

My initial contact with Jenny re our booking, assured me that our stay would be good.  She was extremely helpful and very friendly.  We had 3 beautiful, completely relaxing nights here.  The spa was amazing as are all the other facilities in the recreation room.  Being surrounded by bush, friendly wallabies and gorgeous birdlife added to the ambience.  I will definitely be back with my family in the future.  Thank you for offering such fantastic accommodation.  Rachel, Sharyn & Perce  20/11/06

I have visited and stayed in many such resorts over the years and have to say that Banjos was tops!!  Everything from the quality of the buildings to the level of equipment and preparedness of the lodges was of the highest standard.  Not to mention the attention to care and interest shown by Jenny in our booking arrangements for our team weekend.  Brian F.  Managing Director, Equilibrium Wellness Centres 12/11/06

WOW!  What a fantastic place.  We couldn't have hoped for a warmer welcome from Jenny.  We were all in awe of the accommodation and the recreational facilities.  Everything planned down to the tiniest detail.  Had the best nights sleep, beds were soooooooo comfortable. Loved the kangaroos, parrots, doves, lizards and wombats.  We have been to so many places including all over this area and this was the best!  Quiet, have the facilities practically to yourself, loved all the board games and luxurious accommodation.  Thank you for a fantastic holiday.  We'll definately  be back.  Miller Family  4/10/06

What a wonderful "labour of love" Banjo's is!   You have created something very special.  A place where you can reconnect with nature & relax.  Thankyou for covering every detail and making it so easy to be here.  Peter & Audrey  21/9/06

Thankyou for an absolutely fantastic weekend at Banjo's.  Everyone had the time of their lives and said it was the best place they had every stayed.  The kids were entertained the whole weekend by the outdoor facilities and the adults relaxed and had many laughs.  My Dad's 70th Birthday could not have been better.  We are already planning our next adventure at Banjo's.  Crews Family 27/8/06

We booked to stay for 2 nights and ended up staying for 4 nights.  What a wonderful place - we can't say enough about Clancy's, it was beautiful and had everything you would want.  The friendly wallaby (the kids named him "Kanga") that visited every day, was a very special treat, as were all the stunning birds.  Special thanks to Jenny - she is so caring and wants everyone to have a perfect holiday at this magical place.  We can't wait to go back!  The Brook & Stephen Families.  31/8/06

Our eighteenth stay at Banjos & it was as fresh & relaxing & re-energizing as our first.  This was the perfect way to spend our last weekend together in Australia before moving to Singapore to live.  The quality, the environment & the care brought to the comfort of guests is very special.  We have very happy memories of our many weekends here.  Thank you."  Julie & Marc  17/2/06

"A wonderful end to an amazing holiday in Australia.  Erik - Canada  27/2/06

"Beautiful lodge, great location, lots of wildlife.............the rain really brings the wallabies out!  Perfect spot for a bit of R&R. Sarah - Ireland  27/2/06

"We came here with the view of spending a few days relaxing with friends & found so much more.  The kids & adults have all voted this the best Easter break to date.  Thank you for creating such a wonderful place, with something for everyone to enjoy". Jan, Leo, Yvette, Nick & Katie - North Ryde  12/3/06

"Who would have thought we could have had a relatively relaxing time with 6 kids all under 7 years.  The large accommodation, living area, deck, fire etc are all wonderful.  Had fun up in the recreation area too.  The class & attention to detail in Clancy's is noticeably excellent.  Thank you".  Manning & Cooper families  23/4/06

"A wonderful, relaxing holiday - & so much space!  Comfy beds, log fire, great indoor/outdoor design and great attention to detail."  Allington  28/4/06

"What a wonderful place to get married!!  Thanks to Jenny helping in so many many ways, our wedding was the magical experience that every couple dreams of.  We utilized all 3 lodges & the recreation centre.  The classy & timeless feel of these lodges allowed for the perfect blend of a formal wedding with a very relaxed feeling."  Kerry & Shane  5/3/06

"Thanks Jenny & Malcolm - This weekend exceeded all our expectations!  Grace & Gary   8/5/06

"Thank you both for the Blood, Sweat & Tears!"  Klara   9/1/06

"A wonderful escape from hectic city life.  Enjoyed all aspects of this holiday, the bird life, 'Torn Ear', feeding the kookaburras, possums, and observing the cheeky 4 1/2 ft goanna pay a visit onto the back deck.  House & accommodation, amazing facilities. Thank you.  Sandi   15/2/06

"5th visit and many more to follow. Amen!" - Sharon & Anthony 20/4/04

""Thank you so much for a fantastic break. The hardest part was trying to convince the children to get back into the car for our trip home!  Thanks so much, we hope to be back!  McDonalds   19/3/06

"Thanks for having us stay at your wonderful & very comfortable "home away from home".  We loved it!  So much thought has gone into everything, you don't have to bring anything.  A beautiful Aussie Bush Retreat!"

"Excellent accommodation! We had a lovely & relaxing time.  Our 7 year old did not want to leave!  Gauntletts  ACT 30/4/06

"Enjoyed 4 days of paradise - top marks for every need catered for. Be back again for sure. Thank you."  Carl & Jodie  4/5/06

"Swagman's Rest is the best star. There is nothing not thought of - the gourmet kitchen is fit for a chef!  An absolute delight to stay & play.  Thanks Jenny & Malcolm - we will be back - yay!  Tracey & Geoff  18/5/06

"A wonderful, peaceful retreat with all the home comforts.  We loved the fire, individual bathrooms and the friendly wildlife.  We'll be back!  Caroline 3/7/05

"Wonderful family holiday - we could have happily stayed for much longer.  We' be back."  Dickson family 8/7/05

"Thank you! What an enchanting and peaceful retreat.  It has been perfect - you have thought of everything, and the wildlife has kept us highly entertained.  A return visit is a must - we don't want to leave."  K. Hallows  14/7/05

"We have had the most wonderful time here as a family.  The facilities are fantastic, you certainly haven't forgotten anything.  We loved the games room, the wildlife and peacefulness - congratulations on maintaining such a wonderful place, I can appreciate how much time & effort it takes."  Louise, Peter, Anna & Holly 20/11/05

"We heard so much about Banjos from our friends never dreaming we would ever visit.  Banjos exceeded all our expectations - you have built a wonderful place in a beautiful location.  Clancy's is decorated and equipped to a very high standard.  We felt totally relaxed and enjoyed seeing the wildlife."  Gordon & Zoe - England 23/12/05

 

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Banjos Bushland Retreat




Moonabung Mountain Range
Vacy (Paterson)
NSW 2421
Australia
Phone: (02) 9403 3388
Fax:     (02) 9449 5873
Email:  
bookings@banjosretreat.com.au