South Coast Wildlife Observation & Educational Tours

24/09/2026

🌿 WHAT IS SHAPING INVESTMENT IN NATURE-BASED WELLBEING TOURISM?

We have launched a weekly brief through the Nature-based Wellbeing Tourism Investors Alliance, covering developments that matter to investors, developers and operators.

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FOUR DEVELOPMENTS TO WATCH

1. Private capital consolidates tourism assets

Journey Beyond is set to acquire Kelsian Group’s $145.8 million tourism portfolio, including Kingfisher Bay Resort, K’gari Beach Resort and several touring and cruising operations.

Signal: Capital is favouring destination platforms that combine accommodation, transport and experiences.

Source: https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/3297569f599

2. Boutique retreat plans expansion

The operator of Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat has lodged plans for another luxury eco-retreat near Maleny, including 11 cabins, a day spa and restaurant, subject to planning assessment.

Signal: Proven operators may expand near established properties while adding wellness and dining revenue.

Source: https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/913def4592d

3. Wellness becomes resort infrastructure

Minor Hotels will combine Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort and Elysia Wellness Retreat into Avani Cypress Lakes Resort from October 2026.

The Hunter Valley precinct will combine accommodation, wellness, golf, dining and events.

Signal: Wellness is becoming a flexible revenue platform rather than a stand-alone retreat product.

Source: https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/c0de91ed5ae

4. Regional demand remains resilient

Tourism Research Australia reports domestic overnight spending rose 3% in the March 2026 quarter, while trips and nights remained broadly unchanged.

Couples were the largest overnight travel group, and regional travel was strongest among older Australians.

Signal: Growth is uneven, but regional retreats serving couples and mature travellers remain aligned with an active market.

Source: https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/c86870fe4a1

What offers the stronger investment model: a focused retreat or an integrated destination combining accommodation, wellness, dining and activities?

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25/08/2026

Time together without interruption.
Harder to come by than it should be.
Spring is a good reason to make space for it.

The Bower has always been about giving couples privacy, nature and room to reconnect on the NSW South Coast.

If your calendar has been too full lately, choose a couple of days and disappear into the bush.

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19/08/2026

Fresh air, birdsong, and two days that belong only to you.
Most breaks are over before you have really slowed down.
Privacy changes that.

At The Bower, the setting does the work for you: NSW South Coast bushland, your own secluded retreat, and nothing demanding your attention.

Come back this spring and remember how good it feels to have nowhere else to be.

Book direct: https://thebower.com.au/book-online/
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18/08/2026

A couple of quiet days together.
Hard to find when life keeps filling the calendar.
Spring on the NSW South Coast makes it easier to step away.

At The Bower, privacy is the point. Your own space, the bush around you, and time to reconnect without interruption.

If you have been meaning to come back, spring is a beautiful time to do it.

Don't forget to :
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24/03/2026

Be honest… how long does it take you to truly switch off once you arrive?

19/01/2026

💕 Forget the flowers — give the feeling.
Gift an escape that lingers, long after the roses fade.

They won’t remember the flowers — but they’ll never forget the feeling.

Coastal breeze. Slow mornings. Laughter that lingers.

This Valentine’s Day, give an escape that feels like love itself — The Bower at Broulee.

💌Personalised Gift Certificates available now. Link in 1st Comment. Tag someone you’d love to wake up here with. 🌿

12/12/2025

They won’t remember another gift card.
But they’ll *never forget* waking up to a coastal breeze, slow mornings, and laughter that lingers.

This Christmas, give the gift that feels like an escape ... even before they arrive.

🎁 The Bower at Broulee Gift Certificates ... thoughtful, timeless, and available instantly.

01/12/2025

Here’s something properly magical happening on the South Coast, and you’re invited. ✨

Our Bowerbird Arts Trail artists have opened up their worlds, proving that creativity is alive, buzzing and beautifully unexpected from Batehaven to Broulee.

Think paintings that seem to move, sculptures that almost sing, and birds that look like they’re about to leap off the canvas. The real magic happens when you step into the studio and meet the people who make it all happen:


Join us for a weekend of creativity, connection and coastal colour at the Bowerbird Arts Trail 🐦
🗓 6 & 7 December
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 Studios from Batehaven to Broulee

Wander through the studios, chat with the artists and feel it for yourself.

It’s not just art, it’s an experience. 💚🖼️✨

06/11/2025

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱?
Sometimes one bold decision can change everything.

From the Corporate Grind to a Life Reimagined

Our journey began in 1992 with a simple but powerful decision — to step away from the corporate world and build a more balanced, meaningful life.

We found our opportunity in 100 acres of untouched bushland, where we set out to create something different: self-contained eco-ca

21/07/2025

What a great addition to our local walking trail options !

More than 10 years in the making, the Munjip Trail (just 4 hours south of Sydney) connects hikers to stunning coastal views and stories from Traditional Owners: https://timeoutsydney.visitlink.me/bSTUop