Mt Hay Retreat Awarded Silver at the Australian Tourism Awards
We’re delighted to share that Mt Hay Retreat has been awarded Silver in the 5-Star Luxury Accommodation category at the Australian Tourism Awards.
For a small luxury retreat in Berry on the NSW South Coast, it’s a significant honour and one we’re incredibly proud of.
More importantly, it recognises the experience we’ve always aimed to create for our guests: a place that feels peaceful, private and genuinely restorative.
What This Award Means
The Australian Tourism Awards celebrate excellence across the tourism and hospitality industry, recognising outstanding accommodation providers, attractions and tourism experiences from around the country.
To receive Silver in the highly competitive 5-Star Luxury Accommodation category is both exciting and humbling, particularly alongside some of Australia’s most established luxury properties.
For us, it provides reassurance that the quieter approach we’ve always taken continues to resonate with guests.
The Mt Hay Retreat Philosophy
Mt Hay Retreat has never been about grand gestures or unnecessary extravagance.
Instead, we’ve focused on creating an experience built around:
- Privacy and space
- Thoughtful design
- Genuine hospitality
- Beautiful natural surroundings
- Attention to detail
- Time to slow down and reconnect
Whether guests are celebrating an anniversary, enjoying a romantic getaway or simply taking a break from busy lives, our goal has always been the same: to create somewhere that feels easy to be.
A Thank You to Our Guests
This recognition would not have been possible without the guests who have chosen to stay with us over the years.
Many visitors return time and again, and their feedback has helped shape Mt Hay Retreat into what it is today.
Every review, recommendation and conversation contributes to the experience we continue to refine.
We’re deeply grateful for the trust our guests place in us when they choose Mt Hay Retreat for their holidays, celebrations and special occasions.
Looking Ahead
We see this award as a milestone rather than a destination.
While national recognition is incredibly rewarding, our focus remains unchanged.
We’ll continue doing what we’ve always done: offering a place where guests can slow down, enjoy the beauty of the South Coast and feel genuinely cared for during their stay.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far.
We look forward to welcoming many more guests to Mt Hay Retreat in the years ahead.
Louise and Anthony
Mt Hay Retreat, Berry NSW
Anthony and Louise at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards 2025
