A secluded luxury retreat for couples on the NSW South Coast, The Bower at Broulee offers absolute privacy, forest surrounds, spa relaxation, wood fires and easy access to beaches and local attractions.
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The Bower at Broulee Review in English from Rosie by Grasshopper Travel
A secluded luxury retreat for couples on the NSW South Coast, The Bower at Broulee offers absolute privacy, forest surrounds, spa relaxation, wood fires and easy access to beaches and local attractions.
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Back in 2008, Mike Whitney visited The Bower at Broulee … and what he said still resonates today.
This throwback moment captures The Bower in its earlier years,
“culture by the ocean,” with retreat-style digs at The Bower at Broulee and a gin tasting at Mogo’s Foxdog Distillery.
Mark Watson
2025 Nov 17
Green Getways
With its beautiful tranquil bushland setting, The Bower at Broulee is perfect for adult couples looking for a romantic getaway.
Whether you are celebrating your honeymoon, engagement, anniversary, special occasion or just want to get away from it all, The Bower’s luxury couples accommodation Broulee is perfect.
Amanda Lambert
2026
Bush meets the bliss of indulgence in this South Coast cabin retreat
Rosemary Milsom
January 2008
“… given the cabins are spaced so you cannot see or hear the other guests, it’s just you, the trees, the stars, and the night”
Catherine Keenan
Nov 2003
CT Relax Magazine
Resort among the Gum Trees
Tucked away in dense bushland, just off
George Bass Drive, its secluded location
gives it a touch of mystery as you wind your way through the tall eucalypt trees and abundant Burrawang palms.
Graham Tidy
Jan 2008
Let us recommend the Bower if you’re staying in these parts. … It’s just the place to kick back, listen to the kookaburras, magpies, bellbirds and possums.
Tim the Yowie Man journeys along the Princes Highway to discover the resilience of south coast tourism operators who have bounced back bigger and better than before following the devastation of last year’s bush fires.
you might ask, as we did when we came to the Eurobodalla area of southern NSW, Australia?
We had come for something unique in itself, to experience nature’s playground, where seals and whales, kangaroos and birds are the centers of attention in this area of Australia. This brought us to the seaside and bush retreat of Broulee and to The Bower at Broulee, which is in the middle of the bush with some amazing walking and cycling trails.
Paula McInerney
Jun 2015
Batemans Bay Bushwalkers: Illawong Sanctuary Reserve
In the last few weeks, the Batemans Bay Bushwalking Club had suspended its planned walks, noting the current Covid health restrictions.
However, on 22 July, a small group ventured out on one of the scheduled walks meeting Covid conditions – complete with QR code check-in, social distancing and walkers wearing face masks. That made for a strange sight indeed. Whilst a face mask is not the friendliest of bushwalking equipment to wear, the 14 walkers (divided into two groups of 7) saw it as a small inconvenience to enjoy a pleasant bush walk on a sunny winter’s morning.
Despite the dawn temperature being zero, the sun came out in a cloudless sky to make the weather perfect for this short 3 km walk through the bush lands of the Bower Retreat and into the Illawong Nature Reserve, west of Broulee. Thanks go to the Bowers’ owners, Sue and Mark Berry, in allowing access through their land.
The two groups, skilfully guided by Tom and Gay, were directed to the sights on offer. On the right a weathered granite ridge – and for those into geology- a remnant of neo tectonic movements after the mid-Oligocene era that had diverted the Clyde River, then many kilometres wide, which had then run into the sea at Broulee. In present day, there on what is left of the ridge, were the strategically placed luxury retreats of the Bower offering secluded accommodation for their guests.
Once in the Reserve, the track meandered through bush that had well and truly regenerated after the fires. The track passed the impressive, and on this morning almost rainbow-coloured, Illawong Wetlands. Although no water birds were to be seen, for those with keen eyes, in the treetops, were rosellas and lorikeets and the odd grey fantail finch. Both groups stopped for a photo opportunity at an ancient spotted gum, whose girth was too wide for even the most enthusiastic tree hugger, before moving on following the fence line back to the start.
Although not a walk to bring up a sweat, it was a pleasant way to spend a sunny winter’s morning. There were many vistas, even if for those of us wearing glasses had to see them at times through misty lenses.
The serenity of the place allowed us to find each other again. It was a joy to wake up together, listening to the birds call and the surf crashing on the shore nearby.
Tara & Richard Marlow
June 2016
Batemans Bay Bushwalkers
Ten Members and two visitors joined me for the easy grade walk through the village of Broulee to the Bangalay Sand Forest and Illawong Nature Reserve. Though it could be argued one visitor is not really a visitor?
Kay V, a member of the club some years ago, has returned to the Eurobodalla, and it was a pleasure to meet her today. Perhaps Kay has not walked for some time though, as her boots were disintegrating before our very eyes. One sole fell off before we left the car park, but duct tape came to the rescue.
First stop was the Bangalay Sand Forest tucked in behind Captain Oldrey Park and the netball courts. These sand forests are an endangered ecological community, existing within a few kilometres of the sea on freely draining sandy soils at altitudes below 100 metres. Morning tea was enjoyed in the middle of the little forest and although we noticed several bird boxes up in the trees, no activity was seen. It was all happening down below, as Kay’s other boot decided to lose its sole and Barry and Stan came to the rescue with yet more duct tape!
As we left the Sand Forest, a small Echidna was spotted and tried its best to hide from us, but failed. Onwards to the Bower, which is the home of the Illawong Nature Sanctuary and a 2.2 km walk that circumnavigates the Bower property. This is classic Eurobodalla coastal woodland of eucalypts and casuarina and supports a bird community of nectar-feeders. After passing the Illawong wetlands, we turned onto the back straight only to be greeted by a lady on a quad bike on a neighbouring property. She informed us that she was doing a “Weed Check” and was happy to report she had not found any weeds!
On the final section we were greeted by the Bower horses and spotted a large nest in the nearby Mobile phone tower. (Well to be honest, we were given the tip by our friend on the quad bike.) No raptors spotted on this occasion.
To leave the Bower property, we followed a sandy track which runs parallel to George Bass Drive. A bit more shady and kept us away from the busy road. The final leg of our 7.5km walk took us along a pretty little local track skirting the banks of Candlagan Creek.
Happy to say Kay’s duct-taped boots survived the walk, though we all wondered how she was going to get them off ?
A Big Thank You to the owners of the Bower, for once again allowing our Club to complete the Illawong Walk.
Gay – Walk Leader Oct 2024
Dalmeny Narooma Bushwalkers newsletter
The Dalmeny Narooma Bushwalkers were lucky to beat the bad weather last Thursday when they drove up the highway for a walk in the Broulee area. It was muggy but clear when 14 walkers led by Margaret and Rody Byrne arrived at The Bower, a lovely bush retreat owned by Mark and Sue Berry.
A track alongside some wetlands took the group into the Illawong Nature Reserve. A huge sea eagle’s nest, reportedly over 30 years old and the survivor of many storms, was spotted high in a big gum tree. The group enjoyed walking among ironbarks, stringy-barks and spotted gums before emerging into the banksia forest in the northern part of The Bower.
The sound of birds, good company (including a couple of new members) and the changing vegetation made for pleasant walking. Eventually the group crossed George Bass Drive and took a shady track through the casuarinas along Candlagan Creek to the beach.
A short climb then took them up to the Mossy Point headland where they soaked up views of the ocean, headlands and Broulee Island, enlivened by a big group of students being taught the art of surfing in the gentle waves off Broulee Beach. The walkers returned to the beach where they enjoyed lunch on the dunes. The sounds of thunder and the sight of black clouds to the west meant it was brisk walk back to the starting point, although there was still time to enjoy sights such as a big blackbutt and a huge stark dead white tree.
The group were in their cars and on their way before the first drops of rain fell, having enjoyed a lovely 8km ramble. For further information about the club, check our website here.
Margaret Byrne – April 2014
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A secluded luxury retreat for couples on the NSW South Coast, The Bower at Broulee offers absolute privacy, forest surrounds, spa relaxation, wood fires and easy access to beaches and local attractions.
Click here to View
The Bower at Broulee Review in English from Rosie by Grasshopper Travel
A secluded luxury retreat for couples on the NSW South Coast, The Bower at Broulee offers absolute privacy, forest surrounds, spa relaxation, wood fires and easy access to beaches and local attractions.
Click here to View
Back in 2008, Mike Whitney visited The Bower at Broulee ... and what he said still resonates today.
This throwback moment captures The Bower in its earlier years,
“culture by the ocean,” with retreat-style digs at The Bower at Broulee and a gin tasting at Mogo’s Foxdog Distillery.
Mark Watson
2025 Nov 17
Green Getways
With its beautiful tranquil bushland setting, The Bower at Broulee is perfect for adult couples looking for a romantic getaway.
Whether you are celebrating your honeymoon, engagement, anniversary, special occasion or just want to get away from it all, The Bower’s luxury couples accommodation Broulee is perfect.
Amanda Lambert
2026
Bush meets the bliss of indulgence in this South Coast cabin retreat
Rosemary Milsom
January 2008
"... given the cabins are spaced so you cannot see or hear the other guests, it's just you, the trees, the stars, and the night"
Catherine Keenan
Nov 2003
CT Relax Magazine
Resort among the Gum Trees
Tucked away in dense bushland, just off
George Bass Drive, its secluded location
gives it a touch of mystery as you wind your way through the tall eucalypt trees and abundant Burrawang palms.
Graham Tidy
Jan 2008
Let us recommend the Bower if you’re staying in these parts. ... It’s just the place to kick back, listen to the kookaburras, magpies, bellbirds and possums.
Tim the Yowie Man journeys along the Princes Highway to discover the resilience of south coast tourism operators who have bounced back bigger and better than before following the devastation of last year's bush fires.
you might ask, as we did when we came to the Eurobodalla area of southern NSW, Australia?
We had come for something unique in itself, to experience nature’s playground, where seals and whales, kangaroos and birds are the centers of attention in this area of Australia. This brought us to the seaside and bush retreat of Broulee and to The Bower at Broulee, which is in the middle of the bush with some amazing walking and cycling trails.
Paula McInerney
Jun 2015
Batemans Bay Bushwalkers: Illawong Sanctuary Reserve
In the last few weeks, the Batemans Bay Bushwalking Club had suspended its planned walks, noting the current Covid health restrictions.
However, on 22 July, a small group ventured out on one of the scheduled walks meeting Covid conditions – complete with QR code check-in, social distancing and walkers wearing face masks. That made for a strange sight indeed. Whilst a face mask is not the friendliest of bushwalking equipment to wear, the 14 walkers (divided into two groups of 7) saw it as a small inconvenience to enjoy a pleasant bush walk on a sunny winter’s morning.
Despite the dawn temperature being zero, the sun came out in a cloudless sky to make the weather perfect for this short 3 km walk through the bush lands of the Bower Retreat and into the Illawong Nature Reserve, west of Broulee. Thanks go to the Bowers’ owners, Sue and Mark Berry, in allowing access through their land.
The two groups, skilfully guided by Tom and Gay, were directed to the sights on offer. On the right a weathered granite ridge – and for those into geology- a remnant of neo tectonic movements after the mid-Oligocene era that had diverted the Clyde River, then many kilometres wide, which had then run into the sea at Broulee. In present day, there on what is left of the ridge, were the strategically placed luxury retreats of the Bower offering secluded accommodation for their guests.
Once in the Reserve, the track meandered through bush that had well and truly regenerated after the fires. The track passed the impressive, and on this morning almost rainbow-coloured, Illawong Wetlands. Although no water birds were to be seen, for those with keen eyes, in the treetops, were rosellas and lorikeets and the odd grey fantail finch. Both groups stopped for a photo opportunity at an ancient spotted gum, whose girth was too wide for even the most enthusiastic tree hugger, before moving on following the fence line back to the start.
Although not a walk to bring up a sweat, it was a pleasant way to spend a sunny winter’s morning. There were many vistas, even if for those of us wearing glasses had to see them at times through misty lenses.
The serenity of the place allowed us to find each other again. It was a joy to wake up together, listening to the birds call and the surf crashing on the shore nearby.
Tara & Richard Marlow
June 2016
Batemans Bay Bushwalkers
Ten Members and two visitors joined me for the easy grade walk through the village of Broulee to the Bangalay Sand Forest and Illawong Nature Reserve. Though it could be argued one visitor is not really a visitor?
Kay V, a member of the club some years ago, has returned to the Eurobodalla, and it was a pleasure to meet her today. Perhaps Kay has not walked for some time though, as her boots were disintegrating before our very eyes. One sole fell off before we left the car park, but duct tape came to the rescue.
First stop was the Bangalay Sand Forest tucked in behind Captain Oldrey Park and the netball courts. These sand forests are an endangered ecological community, existing within a few kilometres of the sea on freely draining sandy soils at altitudes below 100 metres. Morning tea was enjoyed in the middle of the little forest and although we noticed several bird boxes up in the trees, no activity was seen. It was all happening down below, as Kay’s other boot decided to lose its sole and Barry and Stan came to the rescue with yet more duct tape!
As we left the Sand Forest, a small Echidna was spotted and tried its best to hide from us, but failed. Onwards to the Bower, which is the home of the Illawong Nature Sanctuary and a 2.2 km walk that circumnavigates the Bower property. This is classic Eurobodalla coastal woodland of eucalypts and casuarina and supports a bird community of nectar-feeders. After passing the Illawong wetlands, we turned onto the back straight only to be greeted by a lady on a quad bike on a neighbouring property. She informed us that she was doing a “Weed Check” and was happy to report she had not found any weeds!
On the final section we were greeted by the Bower horses and spotted a large nest in the nearby Mobile phone tower. (Well to be honest, we were given the tip by our friend on the quad bike.) No raptors spotted on this occasion.
To leave the Bower property, we followed a sandy track which runs parallel to George Bass Drive. A bit more shady and kept us away from the busy road. The final leg of our 7.5km walk took us along a pretty little local track skirting the banks of Candlagan Creek.
Happy to say Kay’s duct-taped boots survived the walk, though we all wondered how she was going to get them off ?
A Big Thank You to the owners of the Bower, for once again allowing our Club to complete the Illawong Walk.
Gay - Walk Leader Oct 2024
Dalmeny Narooma Bushwalkers newsletter
The Dalmeny Narooma Bushwalkers were lucky to beat the bad weather last Thursday when they drove up the highway for a walk in the Broulee area. It was muggy but clear when 14 walkers led by Margaret and Rody Byrne arrived at The Bower, a lovely bush retreat owned by Mark and Sue Berry.
A track alongside some wetlands took the group into the Illawong Nature Reserve. A huge sea eagle’s nest, reportedly over 30 years old and the survivor of many storms, was spotted high in a big gum tree. The group enjoyed walking among ironbarks, stringy-barks and spotted gums before emerging into the banksia forest in the northern part of The Bower.
The sound of birds, good company (including a couple of new members) and the changing vegetation made for pleasant walking. Eventually the group crossed George Bass Drive and took a shady track through the casuarinas along Candlagan Creek to the beach.
A short climb then took them up to the Mossy Point headland where they soaked up views of the ocean, headlands and Broulee Island, enlivened by a big group of students being taught the art of surfing in the gentle waves off Broulee Beach. The walkers returned to the beach where they enjoyed lunch on the dunes. The sounds of thunder and the sight of black clouds to the west meant it was brisk walk back to the starting point, although there was still time to enjoy sights such as a big blackbutt and a huge stark dead white tree.
The group were in their cars and on their way before the first drops of rain fell, having enjoyed a lovely 8km ramble. For further information about the club, check our website here.
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“… given the cabins are spaced so you cannot see or hear the other guests, it’s just you, the trees, the stars, and the night”
Catherine Keenan
Nov 2003
These Sleek and Romantic Cabins in Broulee are one of Australia’s best kept secrets; stylish accommodation immersed in a natural forest, and unlike anything else you’re likely to find. The luxury, privacy, bush and birds. These all make for an idyllic setting, and one of the most sensational accommodation experiences in the world.
