Wangat Lodge is a tranquil bush retreat for family holidays, group activities, School camps, training courses, and conferences.

The Lodge is set in peaceful natural surroundings 20km north of Dungog, on the northern side of the Hunter Valley and in the foothills of the Barrington Tops. Travelling time is 1 1/4 hours from Newcastle and around 3 hours from Sydney.

Wangat Lodge is constructed of mud-bricks and locally hewn timber. It is situated on a 37 hectare Wildlife Refuge bordered by a pristine stretch of the Chichester River and overlooking the Barrington Tops National Park.

Relax and enjoy the serenity of the bush at Wangat

Wangat offers comfortable low-cost accommodation from 2 to up to 57 people.

Weekend bookings are typically taken by groups of families and friends, as well as personal retreats or getaways for two people.  Social clubs, church groups, conferences and yoga retreats also enjoy visiting the Lodge

Mid-week periods are filled with homegrown programs such as our Lightfoot school camps, family holiday programs (see Special Events), bushwalkers and increasingly attract art groups, training workshops and those seeking peace and beauty away from the cares of the world.

From time to time Special offers are available for the Lodge or for the Cottages (see Prices).

There's 101 things to do at Wangat.