Crane Lodge and Calabash Bay Lodge are two luxurious private villas located in Sydney’s Palm Beach and Berowra Waters, respectively. Both offer immersive nature experiences in stunning settings, with exquisite interior design by Carole Whiting Studio, contemporary artworks by leading Australian artists, furniture and lighting from the best of Australian established and emerging designers, and native gardens by award-winning landscape designers, Secret Gardens.
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Crane Lodge, the Palm Beach treehouse
Crane Lodge is a luxurious ‘tree house’ nestled within a copse of endangered spotted gums on Palm Beach in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. This generous five-bedroom, three-bathroom retreat features stunning interiors adorned with striking artwork that complements the superb interior. Guests who explore the lush landscaped gardens will discover a tranquil setting comprising a heated swimming ‘rock pool’, a hammock swaying amongst the palms, and an open fire pit that looks across the canopy towards the Pacific Ocean. Make the most of your wellness escape by booking the in-house private chef, masseuse, yoga teacher, or a forest bathing guide to enhance your Wild Luxury experience.
Calabash Bay Lodge, the National Park hideaway
Surrounded by three national parks, Calabash Bay Lodge is immersed in nature and accessible exclusively by boat or seaplane. With four bedrooms across three luxurious levels, there is ample space to relax and recharge. Situated conveniently on the Hawkesbury River, guests can explore their surroundings by trying stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking. Alternatively, find peace by taking a yoga lesson on the rooftop wellness studio, relax with a massage from the on-site masseuse or book the in-house private chef.
Ultimate Hawkesbury Pearler’s Package
Guests at Wild Luxury’s Calabash Bay Lodge can enjoy a 90-minute bespoke tour, taking in the majesty of Berowra Creek, a tributary just off the main Hawkesbury River. They will travel to oyster farms secreted away in the remote Marramarra National Park, only accessible by boat and witness the beauty of Akoya oysters via a live pearl harvest.
A group of up to eight guests can enjoy:
- Two nights accommodation at Wild Luxury’s secluded Hawkesbury River property, Calabash Bay Lodge
- A private tour of Broken Bay Pearl Farm’s local oyster leases in Berowra Creek and a private ‘Shellar Door’ experience
- One private chef three-course dinner
- Bottle of Champagne Jacquart on arrival
- Exclusive use of the Lodge’s guest boat for exploring the river and water toys such as kayaks and paddleboards
About Broken Bay Pearl Farm’s pearls
Broken Bay Pearl Farm produces world-class pearls that are true treasures. Over 1,000 times rarer than diamonds, Akoya pearls take five years to grow to maturity before being harvested for jewellery. They also play an important role in the regeneration and restoration of this incredible natural environment. In a truly sustainable circular economy, the Akoya pearl meat is then sold to Sydney and Central Coast high-end restaurants, including executive chef Brian Geraghty at the local two-hatted Berowra Waters Inn. It’s a rare seafood delicacy, akin to eating sweet crab meat or lobster, but on a truly unique scale of its own.
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