About

Overview & Vibe

Telegraph Retreat sits on private bushland at Cooperabung, fifteen minutes north of Port Macquarie and twenty from the beach. It runs as award-winning cottage accommodation most of the year and as a wedding venue on The Green — a marquee lawn cut into the bush — with the whole property handed over to one party at a time.

Setting & Style

Native bushland, gum trees and gardens, with a Pavilion Crested Marquee as the reception space: white peaks, draped ceilings, long tables and a bar under canvas, opening straight onto grass. Ceremonies happen among the trees or on the lawn. Federation-style cottages sit scattered through the bush around it.

Ideal For

Couples who want a private bush property to themselves for the weekend, with the wedding party sleeping on site and dogs welcome — all the accommodation is pet friendly.

The Need-to-Knows

Pricing and guest numbers are both confirmed on enquiry. The marquee is described only as “perfect for any size celebration”. Enquiries go through a form.
Accommodation on site sleeps up to 25 across the cottages, with exclusive access to the property included — so a wedding larger than that needs beds elsewhere.
Included in the wedding offering: a wedding coordinator through planning and on the day, lighting and audio for ceremony and reception, and a photobooth.
It is a small discrepancy, and it is the venue’s own.
The cottages page likewise says “three secluded cottages” and then names four — The Byre, The Croft, The Farmhouse and The WeeTreat. The Farmhouse alone takes eight guests across two downstairs bedrooms and a loft.

Standout Feature

A marquee lawn cut into private bushland, with the whole property and its pet-friendly cottages yours for the weekend.

Amenities

Private Bushland Property
The Green Marquee Lawn
Pavilion Crested Marquee
Exclusive Property Access
Wedding Coordinator
Lighting And Audio System
Photobooth
Bridal Luxury Suite
On-site Cottages
Pet Friendly Accommodation
Accommodation
Self-contained Cottages
Native Bushland And Wildlife
Farmstay Experience
Fifteen Minutes From Port Macquarie
Twenty Minutes To The Beach

Ceremony Setting

lawn
garden
outdoor
bushland
marquee

Dietary Options Supported

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

Cooperabung – The bushland locality the retreat sits in
Port Macquarie – Fifteen minutes south
Pacific Highway – The retreat is just off it
Hastings River – Runs through the district to Port Macquarie
Wauchope – Timber town west along the Hastings
Crescent Head – About thirty minutes north
Cooperabung Range – The forested ridge behind the property

On Site Accommodation

Federation-style cottages sleeping up to 25 guests, all pet friendly

Price Notes

Pricing and guest numbers are both provided on enquiry, so ask for the hire fee, the per-head figure, the package price, any minimum spend and the guest number. The marquee is described only as "perfect for any size celebration". Enquire through the form.
What is included is listed instead: a 'Pavillion Crested Marquee' for the reception; 'Our experienced wedding coordinators will be with you every step of the way, ensuring that every detail aligns with your vision and that your day runs smoothly'; 'Lighting and Audio - Set the perfect ambiance with our high-quality audio and lighting systems, creating a magical atmosphere for your ceremony and reception'; a 'Photobooth - Capture fun and candid moments'; and 'Private 8 Acres - Enjoy exclusive access to our 8 acres of private land'. Accommodation is offered alongside: 'Bring your bridal party, friends and family to stay ON SITE in our award winning accomodation.'
The only guest number published is for accommodation, not the wedding: 'Enjoy exclusive access to the property and accommodation for up to 25 guests in our award-winning lodgings.' A wedding larger than 25 therefore needs beds off site. No wedding maximum is stated.
The venue gives its own size two ways — eight acres in one place and nine in another — and describes three secluded cottages in one place and a different count elsewhere. Worth confirming what you are booking.
The only published prices are accommodation extras rather than wedding items: a break hamper $15 per person (complimentary on direct bookings), a BBQ hamper $80, cheese and wine $60, a picnic platter $70, and wine at $20 a bottle. The Farmhouse rate is based on four guests, with extra guest fees beyond that.