PRIVATE FOREST EVENTS · IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE BARRINGTON TOPS · NEAR DUNGOG
Events at Carawirry Forest Escape
Accommodation and event space.
From first estimate to a confirmed stay.
Plan a wedding or elopement, wellness retreat, arts and crafts retreat, workshop, business conference or other approved event at Carawirry.
Up to 34 people can stay overnight and up to 50 can be on the property in total. Use the event stay planner for a recommended accommodation starting point and indicative estimate.
A forest event, made clear from the start.
Carawirry combines overnight accommodation, gathering spaces and 250 acres of private forest near Dungog. Choose the accommodation that suits your group, or book All of Carawirry when exclusive use matters.
The event stay planner brings the key decisions into one place.
Enter your guest numbers, dates, event type, privacy preferences and Shed requirements. It will recommend an accommodation starting point and calculate an indicative estimate, then send the details to the Carawirry team for a personal review of availability, suitability and final pricing.
Up to 34 overnight
Across Carawirry’s separate accommodation spaces
Up to 50 people in total
Including everyone staying, visiting, supplying or facilitating
Two-night weekend minimum
Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights require at least two nights
Exclusivity means the whole property
Only All of Carawirry guarantees exclusive use
Plan your event stay
Start with your group, dates and event requirements. The planner will suggest a practical accommodation starting point and calculate an indicative estimate. The Carawirry team will then review the details personally, check suitability and current availability, and send you a tailored quote.
Before you begin: Count everyone who will be on the property, including overnight guests, day visitors, suppliers and facilitators. The maximum total is 50 people.
Nothing is held or confirmed when you use the planner.
How we match accommodation to your group.
The planner begins with your overnight guest number, then considers bedroom layout, privacy and whether you prefer the closest practical fit, more room to spread out or exclusive use of the whole property.
A facilitator may need a separate cabin. Several households may prefer more separation. The numbers provide a starting point; the way the group needs to use the property determines the final arrangement.
- Up to 14 overnight guests: A Tathra House-based arrangement, with the Humpy added when the sleeping plan requires it.
- 15–18 overnight guests: Tathra House, the Humpy and the Cottage.
- 19–20 overnight guests: Tathra House, the Humpy, the Cottage and the Nook.
- 21–22 overnight guests: A tailored combination that adds the Treehouse or Gum Leaf Cabin according to your group’s sleeping and privacy needs.
- 23–34 overnight guests: All of Carawirry.
These are planning starting points, not automatic room allocations. We will check the bedroom layout, who is happy to share, how much privacy your group wants and the shape of the event before confirming the final arrangement.
Accommodation and gathering spaces.
Each stay has a distinct sleeping layout and practical role. The planner combines them around your guest numbers and privacy requirements, so you do not need to compare every possible configuration manually.
Tathra House + The Humpy
Tathra House is the practical base for many event stays, with five flexible bedrooms and the property’s largest kitchen and shared living areas. The Humpy sits 30 metres away and adds a self-contained space for up to four people. Together, they sleep up to 14. Every bedroom in Tathra House and the Humpy has a king bed that can be separated into two singles, giving organisers flexibility when allocating rooms.
The Cottage + The Nook
The Cottage and Nook sleep up to six people and are a natural next addition when a group needs more space than Tathra House and the Humpy can provide. They are easily accessible from the private Tathra area while still giving hosts, facilitators or attendees a separate place to stay. Every bedroom in the Cottage and Nook has a king bed that can be separated into two singles.
The Treehouse + Gum Leaf Cabin
The Treehouse and Gum Leaf Cabin add more bedrooms and greater separation across the property. The Treehouse sleeps up to eight and Gum Leaf Cabin sleeps up to six. Unlike Tathra House, the Humpy, the Cottage and Nook, their bed configurations are fixed: bedrooms have queen beds, with double sofa beds providing the additional sleeping capacity. They may be included in larger arrangements when this room setup suits the group.
A flexible, open-plan space for the event itself.
The Shed is a renovated 9 × 6 metre space suitable for workshops, wellness sessions, classes, shared meals and other approved uses. Large stacking doors open onto the covered veranda, allowing the space to work as an indoor or indoor-outdoor event area.
It has power, Starlink Wi-Fi, reverse-cycle air conditioning, flexible lighting and open rafters. The room is supplied as a practical blank canvas; furniture, styling, equipment and event setup are arranged separately.
When you book All of Carawirry: The Shed is included at no additional charge.
When you make a partial-property booking: The Shed may be added only when Tathra House is included in the accommodation booked, as it sits within the Tathra House area. It costs an additional $110 per booked night, must be added for every night of the accommodation booking and does not provide sleeping capacity.
Tell us how you plan to use the Shed, what equipment you intend to bring and which suppliers will attend so we can confirm the practical details before the event.
What your stay includes, and what you arrange.
Included with your accommodation
- The accommodation named in your confirmed booking
- Access to the accommodation and property areas included in that booking
- Premium bed linen and bath towels
- Salus toiletries
- Equipped kitchens, barbecues and outdoor furniture
- Starlink Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, Bluetooth speakers, DVDs and board games
- Firewood for approved guest use
- The Shed at no additional charge when All of Carawirry is booked
Arranged and paid for separately
- Event planning or on-the-day coordination
- Catering, drinks and service staff
- Florals, styling and celebrants
- Photography, videography and entertainment
- Massage, wellness, retreat and class facilitators
- Furniture, equipment and event hire
- Transport and supplier travel or labour fees
Need somewhere to begin? Explore our directory of suggested event suppliers who work in the Carawirry area.
VIEW SUGGESTED EVENT SUPPLIERS
You engage and pay third-party suppliers directly. Before the event, send us a list of who you have booked and the services they will provide so we can coordinate access and practical requirements.
From indicative estimate to confirmed booking.
1 · Plan
Enter your guest numbers, dates, accommodation preferences, event requirements and Shed choice.
2 · Request
Send the completed planner to the Carawirry team. The recommendation and price are indicative and do not reserve your dates.
3 · Review
The Carawirry team checks availability, event suitability, accommodation, suppliers and practical property access.
4 · Confirm
You receive a tailored quote and the event-specific terms. Your booking is confirmed once the required payment is received and Carawirry sends your Booking Confirmation email.
Meet Heather, the owner of Carawirry, for a complimentary 60–90 minute property consultation. She knows the property better than anyone and will walk you through the accommodation and event spaces, talk through the event you have in mind, discuss access and practical logistics, and help you understand how it could work across Carawirry. A viewing is by appointment and completely optional. You can send an event request without one.Would a property viewing help?
Important event conditions.
Carawirry is a forest accommodation property rather than a purpose-built event venue. Every event must suit the setting, facilities, access and accommodation booked. These conditions protect attendees, the buildings, native wildlife and other people staying on the property.
- Every event and activity must be agreed with Carawirry in advance. Send us the final list of suppliers attending before the event date so we know who will be on the property and can coordinate access.
- Overnight occupancy and total attendance must stay within the numbers confirmed in your booking.
- Partial-property bookings are not exclusive. Access is limited to the accommodation and areas included in your booking, and unapproved visitors are not permitted.
- Cars, vans and supplier vehicles must stay on gravel roads, driveways and designated parking areas. Vehicles cannot drive or park on grass.
- Plans must suit the forest setting and must not damage the property, create an unsafe situation or adversely affect native wildlife.
- NSW public holidays are stay-over days only, with no arrivals or departures.
- Carawirry’s usual fire, smoking, pet, pool and outdoor-bath, check-in, check-out and property rules continue to apply unless an approved event term says otherwise.
You will receive the event-specific terms with your tailored quote. You can also read Carawirry’s full terms and conditions and frequently asked questions before booking.
Event stay questions
How many people can stay at Carawirry for an event?
Up to 34 people can stay overnight when All of Carawirry is booked. Up to 50 people may be on the property in total, including everyone staying overnight, day visitors, suppliers and facilitators.
Do we have the whole property to ourselves?
Only when you book All of Carawirry. With a partial-property booking, other people may be staying elsewhere on the property and may use shared areas or walking trails. Your group may use only the accommodation and spaces named in your booking.
Is the Shed included?
The Shed is included at no additional charge with All of Carawirry. With a partial-property event stay, it may be added only when Tathra House is included in the accommodation booking. It costs $110 per booked night, must be booked for every night of the stay and adds gathering space rather than sleeping capacity.
Does the planner check availability or hold our dates?
Not yet. It gives you an indicative recommendation and estimate so we have a useful place to begin. The Carawirry team will check current availability, event suitability and the final accommodation arrangement before sending a tailored quote. Your dates are not held until your booking is confirmed.
Can we bring caterers, photographers or facilitators?
Absolutely. You arrange and pay caterers, photographers, facilitators and other suppliers directly. Before the event date, send us a list of the businesses and individuals you have booked, what they will provide and when they need access to the property. If you need a starting point, we can introduce you to local businesses and providers who may be able to help.
Can we stay for one night?
A one-night stay may be available from Monday to Thursday. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights have a two-night minimum, and NSW public holidays are stay-over days only.
Build your event stay estimate.
Enter your guest numbers, dates and event requirements. The planner will recommend an accommodation starting point, calculate an indicative estimate and send the details to the Carawirry team for review.