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Water Gums Retreat, Barrington River, Barrington Tops area, perfect for groups

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bindera, via Barrington, NSW
  • Place, Rocky Crossing Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Barrington Tops National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Gloucester Country Club
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

+2
6 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Water Gums Retreat, Barrington River, Barrington Tops area, perfect for groups

Love the wilderness but can't do without the comforts of home? Then Water Gums is for you.
This unique four-bedroom fully self-contained mudbrick and cedar house is right next to the Barrington River, only a short drive from Gloucester.
The property enjoys a 320m frontage to the Barrington River. The house is in a secluded sanctuary, surrounded by trees and bushland which are full of birds and other wildlife. A place of peace and tranquility. There is a billabong just below the house where platypus and other aquatic life are commonly sighted.
Two of the bedrooms have queen-size beds, one has a double and one has three single beds, plus some mattresses for the extras. Two of the bedrooms are downstairs where the main bathroom and two-person spa are located. The other two bedrooms are upstairs along with a second bathroom. Linen is not provided but can be arranged at an additional cost if required.
Satellite wi-fi is available for guests.
Water Gums Retreat is the ideal getaway for couples, families and small groups seeking a secluded natural retreat within easy range of the Barrington Tops.
It features beautiful billabongs - one with an outlet to the river, wonderful wildlife and secluded bushland charm. Platypus are commonly seen in the early morning and around dusk.
The slow combustion log fire keeps the house lovely and warm during winter and the large covered deck is an ideal spot for summer outdoor dinning. Fully equipped kitchen and BBQ on the deck.
The house was largely built from locally made mudbricks and features timber slab detailing fashioned from trees felled and milled onsite.
Platypus, wallabies, echidnas, goannas, bats, waterfowl and many other creatures are commonly seen here.

Abundant wildlife
Water Gums is a bird-watcher's paradise, with the pre-dawn chorus an amazing daily treat. Nestled among the treetops the house looks out into the branches and greenery, with glimpses of the billabong and river in between the dense branches.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
$300 bond and no pets allowed inside the house.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2422, PID-STRA-19391

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bindera

Located in Bindera, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Saint Clements Historic Park is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Crossing Reserve and Barrington Tops National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing, rafting and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Bindera, via Barrington, NSW

What's nearby

  • Rocky Crossing Reserve - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Barrington Tops National Park - 20 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Gloucester Country Club - 23 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Saint Clements Historic Park - 24 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Billabong Native Garden - 24 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Gums Retreat, Barrington River, Barrington Tops area, perfect for groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Water Gums Retreat, Barrington River, Barrington Tops area, perfect for groups?

As of 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water Gums Retreat, Barrington River, Barrington Tops area, perfect for groups on 14 April 2026 start from NZ$311, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Water Gums Retreat, Barrington River, Barrington Tops area, perfect for groups?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water Gums Retreat, Barrington River, Barrington Tops area, perfect for groups?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Gums Retreat, Barrington River, Barrington Tops area, perfect for groups?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water Gums Retreat, Barrington River, Barrington Tops area, perfect for groups located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Rocky Crossing Reserve and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Barrington Tops National Park. Gloucester Folk Museum and Saint Clements Historic Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location to escape the rat race. Aircon was perfect when weather became too hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I celebrated my 25th birthday at water gums in Barrington Tops. I had the most amazing experience surrounded by the most beautiful nature and wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ngaio K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Instructions for direction is bang on. Data drops out about Glouster so make sure you have all of your access info. All of your household needs are catered for. Take enough food for your stay because when you arrive you don’t want to leave. Our children, 6,9,14, were occupied the whole time. Did’t miss TV. We left relaxed and appreciative of our choice of stay. Would return. The house is so spacious, clean, comfy. Thank you Sylvia and Ray.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb relaxation

Beautiful property and a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful quiet location, wildlife

Gorgeous area, abundant wildlife, fantastic property with everything you could need. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Moana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watergums Retreat

Peaceful and relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property, everything you could need for a family getaway

We had a wonderful time at Water Gums. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed.We spent our time swimming, floating down the river on lilos and playing games in the cool of the house.We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend Mountain Biking Trip

We had a fantastic catch up with our children (some visiting from Canada) and their friends. They loved being close to the Mountain Bike Park, they could even ride home for lunch. We also had a dip in the river, did some platypus, possum and bird watching and enjoyed relaxing in the evening around the slow combustion fire. The comfy warm beds were a luxury, no wet tents to pack in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Odette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful retreat in the bush

We had the most relaxing and lovely holiday at Bindera. the house was so well appointed with everything we could ever need, tucked away in the treetops, right next to the river. Having no TV was an added bonus - we played games from the game cupboard, read books, drank wine on the hysteria covered deck and just really enjoyed being away from it all and in nature. Thank you for such a perfect holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Hideaway

Watergums is a pleasant place to relax. Staying there felt like being in a treehouse, a very comfortable one, and this is a nice experience even if one does nothing else in the area. It is a great place to stay out in nature, with the sound of the river flowing, yet it is not too far from the town of Gloucester, which was handy for us to get supplies for dinner and also enjoy a pub lunch the next day. The only negative was the fact that linen was not included in the cost of the accommodation, but in our case we had one guest that was not able to join us and the hosts kindly refunded us for this at short notice, and the refund covered the cost of sheets. I would recommend this place for anyone that needs some time out from their hectic life, regardless of whether they want to explore the region or just sit back and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very happy a wonderful place in the country

It is set in a sort of valley, surrounded by trees, with this huge veranda which would be heaven sent in summer, sadly, this is mid-winter.The river is such a short walk away, and if you are with children in Summer, they will have such a wonderful time.The place is very roomy with three single beds in one room and a very comfortable queen, I think in the other, I wish I had seen the phone charger sooner :)Downstairs, there are two huge bedrooms (to me) with a queen bed in each. They do seem bigger than double.There was all the usual "stuff" such as cooking utilities, glasses, cups and the like.There is one downside, my wife is who is 86 and has trouble walking, found some stairs a problem, I was warned that some sections would cause problems, but I really, really wanted to look at the place for a summer stay :)So to sum up, a young family, in summer, would have such a great time, there is so much to do if it was not cold haha, oh also a family reunion would go down well there.I am not going to add photos, as we just treated the place as an RR holiday, there are many photos on the site for this place :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Riverside Retreat

Water Gums is a real slice of paradise, quiet and peaceful with lovely pockets of nature to explore around the property. Very comfortable and cosy no matter what the weather. The evidence of past floods is quite remarkable, seeing the debris caught so high in the trees. The river was flowing extremely rapidly so unsuitable for swimming, but listening to its sounds at night was very relaxing. No platypus seen on this trip as the billabong was very murky due to recent heavy rains, although we did spot quite a sizeable eel. Water Gums is a great way to detach from the hustle of the city, we only had a few days but feel re-juvenated by the tranquil break. Sylvia answered every enquiry promptly and we would definitely recommend Water Gums.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet location

Private
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil hideaway

Such a lovely, beautifully built home and in a great location. We loved seeing all the birds and the platypus, turtles, eels and fish could be spotted at dusk while quietly sitting on the hidden bench near the billabong.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little get away

Lovely property that forces you to relax. Beautiful vista, great exploring to do with young kids. We were only there for 3 nights but came back to the hustle all refreshed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful escape

Lovely house nestled in the trees with just the sound of the river and the birds. Very peaceful! We enjoyed canoeing in the billabong, exploring the property, swimming in the river and when it rained there was a fascinating selection of books for both kids and adults and great games. Nice big kitchen and amazing balcony. Such a beautiful area! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total seclusion 👍

Great place to stay if you are wanting a nice quiet relaxing break. Loved it will definitely be back. Thank you to Greg and Sylvia for everything.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Beauty

Location was perfect for a much needed getaway. After the shock of the 4 klm unsealed road to arrive at such a beautiful spot was well worth it. Bonus of air conditioning on the 40 degree day much appreciated. We survived 4 days of no TV by playing games, bushwalking, swimming and fishing. Explored the area and a quick trip to Barrington Tops. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Your own mountain stream

Comfortable property in nature
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in an awesome spot

What a wonderful place with lots to do. We loved Bush walking and exploring. The house was perfect for our family. Greg and Sylvia were very helpful and quick to respond to emails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retreat

Very easy to book and instructions very easy to follow
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfy and spacious house close to the river.

No hassles and trouble free
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley S.

Private and tranquil

We wanted a quiet and relaxing break from it all and this gorgeous property was just the thing. We loved the extensive surrounds, covered verandah/deck, wood burner and tastefully rustic decor. Thank you Ray and Sylvia.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luke a.

Hidden gem!

This was an amazing little getaway over the holiday period, lots of swimming and such a cute house and deck to relax and share time with friends. I would recommend for anyone wanting to enjoy nature and a wholesome homely vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akhil V.

Great place to spend the vacation

Nice place to stay and to do some fun activities in the river .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

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