Noonaweena Lodge
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in nature with forest walks across 100 tranquil acres overlooking Yengo National Park.
- Savour seasonal menus during exclusive dining events, crafted to enhance your culinary experience.
- Unwind by the firepit under the stars, soaking in the serenity of the Central Coast hinterland.
- Rejuvenate in the new fitness centre or infrared sauna, ensuring a refreshing retreat for body and mind.
Nestled high in the Central Coast hinterland, Noonaweena is a breathtaking private retreat where luxury meets nature in perfect harmony. Set on 100 tranquil acres overlooking the stunning valleys of Yengo National Park, this eco-certified escape offers an unforgettable blend of serenity, seclusion, and sophistication—just an hour north of Sydney.
From intimate couple escapes to wellness retreats, boutique weddings, and executive getaways, Noonaweena is designed to elevate every experience. Choose from beautifully appointed lodges and suites, each with sweeping views, private spas, and elegant furnishings that embrace comfort and calm. Immerse yourself in nature with forest walks, unwind by the firepit under the stars, or rejuvenate in the new fitness centre, infrared sauna, or with a relaxing in-room massage.
Indulge in seasonal menus crafted for exclusive dining events, or savour a glass of wine on the deck as kookaburras laugh across the treetops. With a reputation for warm hospitality and attention to detail, Noonaweena is more than a destination—it’s a sanctuary for the soul.
Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, a celebration, or a group retreat, Noonaweena promises a truly elevated escape—private, peaceful, and unforgettable.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
- Volume controlled phones are available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair access to spa/gym.
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
- A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
- A choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.).
- A lever handle on the door (easier to use).
- Enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access).
- A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
- A lever handle on bathroom door.
- Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
- Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Twin beds available on request.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
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