Are you ready for some kid-free relaxation? There’s nothing better than taking a night or two off from mum duties and heading away with some girlfriends to unwind! But where should you go? Planning is often the most challenging part! Here’s your guide to 10 places to enjoy a girls’ weekend near Sydney.
Every mum deserves a break—a real one. Not a grocery run alone or a quiet cup of tea between laundry loads, but an actual weekend away filled with relaxation, good company, and maybe even a cheeky glass of wine (or two).
Whether you’re craving coastal views, countryside charm, or a spa escape with your closest friends, we’ve rounded up the top 10 places near Sydney that are perfect for a mums’ weekend away. Each spot offers something special — luxury, seclusion, or just the right amount of pampering—so you can recharge, reconnect, and return home feeling like yourself again (but upgraded). Let’s dive in.
Here’s some of the top places for a girls’ weekend near Sydney:
- The Anchorage, Port Stephens
- The Black Shed, Mudgee
- Billabong Retreat, Maraylya
- Cabin in the Clouds, Vacy
- Queenberry Cottage, Berry
- Crowne Plaza, Terrigal
- Clearview, Lake Macquarie
- Lavender Majestic, Katoomba
- Lou Lou’s Cottage, Bowral
- voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley, Pokolbin
Sydney
Billabong Retreat
Looking for the ultimate girls’ weekend away? Indulge at Billabong Retreat where you can enjoy daily yoga classes, and workshops on meditation, mindfulness, stress, self-care and more. It’s one of the best spots for a girls’ weekend near Sydney, where you can really work on your mindset and make use of that valuable time away from the kids.
- Location: 41 McClymonts Road, Maraylya NSW 2765
- Cost: From $300 per person, per night
- Sleeps: 4 guests
- Drive from Pymble: about 45 minutes
- Website: billabongretreat.com.au
Central Coast
Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific offers ocean-facing deluxe accommodation where you can enjoy a pamper-filled weekend with the girls. It features a furnished balcony and either a deluxe king bed or two queen beds, so grab a room and check out the local area. Seasalt Restaurant is most famous for its seafood platter, whilst Lord Ashley Bar and Lounge is renowned for its high tea, cocktails, and snacks. If you’re looking for a fun and vibrant atmosphere, the Florida Beach Bar has live entertainment in the outdoor beer garden overlooking Terrigal Beach. Book a treatment at the onsite endota spa or sit back and take in the sweeping ocean views from the outdoor heated pool for additional indulgence.
- Location: Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal
- Cost: From $289 per night
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Drive from Pymble: about 1 hour
- Website: ihg.com/crowneplaza
Port Stephens
The Anchorage
If you’re after a bit of luxury for your girls’ weekend away (let’s face it, you deserve it!), The Anchorage in Port Stephens is a stunning 5-star hotel just two hours from Wahroonga. The waterfront location offers luxurious rooms with their private terrace or balcony and all the modern comforts you’d expect. Make sure you pop Spa Lucca on your to-do list, where you can settle back and relax, and head to Moby’s Bar for the perfect girls’ night out.
- Location: Corlette Point Rd, Corlette, NSW 2315
- Cost: From $349 per night
- Sleeps: From 2-5 guests
- Drive from Wahroonga: 2 hours
- Website: anchorageportstephens.com.au
Hunter Region
voco Kirkton Park
Perfect for a mum-only weekend escape, Voco Kirkton Park is an elegant Hunter Valley estate that offers a blissful blend of indulgence and relaxation in the heart of wine country. Nestled among 70 acres of manicured gardens with sweeping views of the Brokenback Ranges, it’s the ideal base to explore Pokolbin’s world-class cellar doors, artisan food producers, and boutique distilleries.
Enjoy a decadent High Tea in the sun-filled Conservatory and charming Locavore Restaurant, where you can sample delicious treats, French pastries, fresh scones and finger sandwiches made from regional ingredients. Need a pamper? Be sure to book a mobile massage with Heavenly Hunter, who will come to your room and treat you to rejuvenating massages and holistic healing therapies.
Sip your way through renowned vineyards like Tyrrell’s and McLeish Estate, all just minutes away, before returning to unwind with a swim in the heated indoor pool or a fireside wine at Epoche Bar & Lounge.
View the Instagram Reel from our stay at voco Kirkton Park.
- Location: voco Kirkton Park, 336 Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin
- Drive from Pymble: 90 minutes
- Website: huntervalley.vocohotels.com
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Clearview Cottage
Clearview Cottage is the perfect spot for a girls’ weekend near Sydney. Located in the village of Sunshine on the southern shores of Lake Macquarie, with an unrestricted 180-degree Northerly outlook, and just 5 metres to the water’s edge. Clearview is simply furnished yet very comfortable with two bedrooms with a double width- queen length bed. Two single beds are located separately and are ideal for that anytime nap. The lake is your backyard and is perfect for any water activity. It has unrestricted open water and is the nearest landfall up to 1 kilometre away.
- Location: Sunshine, Morisset, NSW
- Cost: From $210 per night
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Drive from Pymble: about 1 hour
- Website: stayz.com.au
Cabins in the Clouds
Enjoy an adults-only escape with NO kids to be seen. Set atop a mountain surrounded by countryside, these secluded cabins and chalets are 37 km from Maitland. Featuring white or natural-wood panelling and woodsy-chic decor, these 1- and 2-bedroom cottages and chalets come with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, kitchens and fireplaces, and verandahs with valley or garden views. The cabins also offer hot tubs and BBQs, and 1 has a 4-poster bed. In-room spa treatments, an outdoor, saltwater swimming pool and a tennis court are available.
- Location: 424 Moonabung Road, Vacy NSW 2421
- Cost: From $430 per night
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Drive from Pymble: about 1 hour
- Website: cabinsintheclouds.com.au
Blue Mountains
Lavender Majestic
Enjoy your girls’ getaway surrounded by sumptuous interiors with great views. Lavender Majestic is a magical escape where you can lift not a finger as your host/butler takes care of you. A decadent private retreat with an easy-going, homely atmosphere, with sumptuous sofas and delectable delights for breakfast. Think log fires, sparkling spa and full-time butler service for the ultimate indulgence. This is the perfect venue for a girls ‘ getaway with a hot spa, treatment room on site, beds to die for, and several lounge areas to relax in. You can read our review here.
- Location: 248 Bathurst Road, Katoomba NSW 2780
- Cost (2 nights accommodation, Butler service, Back Massage or Mini Facial, Daily full breakfast): 4 guests from $899pp | 5-7 guests from $749pp
- Sleeps: 4-7 guests
- Drive from Pymble: 90 minutes
- Website: venusgetaways.com.au
South Coast NSW
Queenberry Cottage
Queenberry Cottage
This beautiful Hamptons-inspired home in Berry is the ultimate mum’s getaway. Just two hours from Sydney, it’s perfectly positioned for a weekend escape with friends.
With three stylish bedrooms sleeping up to eight, there’s room to relax, reconnect, and enjoy uninterrupted adult conversation. Sip wine in the outdoor jacuzzi, unwind by the firepit, or curl up in the reading nook overlooking the hydrangeas. The gourmet kitchen—with Nespresso machine, gas stove, and dishwasher—makes group meals a joy (or skip cooking and stroll just 600m to Berry’s charming cafes and restaurants). Luxurious touches like a stone soaking tub, ducted air-con, and plush linens elevate every moment.
Whether you’re lounging in one of the serene living spaces, enjoying a glass of bubbly under the stars, or indulging in a slow morning coffee while the village wakes up, this house offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and a little well-earned indulgence.
- Location: 7 Queen Street, Berry
- Cost: From $787 per night, minimum 2-night stay
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Drive from Pymble: 2 hours
- Website: queenberrycottage.com.au
Lou Lous Cottage
Looking for a house that will sleep a bigger group? Lou Lou’s Cottage is a stylish, comfortable, perfectly located home that can sleep up to 10 guests across 4 bedrooms. The games room with pool table and table tennis is also a bonus! The Scottish Arms Pub is just around the corner—walking distance—and Bowral town is a 3-minute drive!
- Location: 21 Belmore Street, Bowral NSW 2576
- Cost: From $1075 per night
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Drive from Pymble: about 1.5 hours
- Website: airbnb.com.au
Central West NSW
The Black Shed
Welcome to the Black Shed, an architecturally designed, unique property with a high-end fit-out. The interior boasts traditional timber frame beams that give it a rustic and luxurious feel. There is also a huge wrap-around lounge, a wood-burning fireplace for winter warmth, and reverse-cycle air conditioning for comfort all year round. Located just 5 km from Mudgee, the place overlooks the vineyard with spectacular views of Lawsons Creek and Mount Buckaroo.
- Location: 535 Lue Road, Milroy NSW 2850
- Cost: From $470 per night, minimum 2-night stay
- Sleeps: 5 guests
- Drive from Pymble: about 3.5 hours
- Website: airbnb.com.au
