WELCOME TO SINE CERA
A rainforest retreat centre in Northern NSW, less than 2 hours from Byron Bay, the Gold Coast and Brisbane
You’re carrying more than you’d like to admit. Sine Cera gives you somewhere to put it down — 200 acres of rainforest gullies, pristine creeks and bushland ridges, adjoining the World Heritage-listed Border Ranges National Park.
Come here to heal, to celebrate, to plan, to simply stop. Whatever brings you, the land does the rest.
Reconnect with yourself, your people, and the world around you
This isn’t an escape from your life — it’s space to actually experience it. Switch off your phone. Slow your pace. Let the people you’re with become people you’re really with.
We’ve built the facilities; nature does the healing. All you have to do is show up.
Your home in the wilderness, wherever you’re starting from
Everyone is welcome here, exactly as they are. Our team has spent years building a space that feels safe — physically and mentally — so you can actually let your guard down instead of just talking about it.
Immersed in ancient, protected wilderness
Sine Cera sits on Githabul Country, bordering forests that have survived since Australia was part of Gondwana. You’ll share the land with an estimated 660 species of plants and animals, some rare, some found nowhere else — while staying close enough to reach Byron Bay, the Gold Coast or Brisbane in under two hours.
THE PERFECT RAINFOREST BACKDROP
Retreats at Sine Cera Rainforest Retreat
Wellness Retreats
Health and Wellness Retreats
Charity Events
Charity Events
Weddings
Weddings
Corporate Functions
Corporate Functions
Friends & Family
Friends & Family
Bush Walking & Bird Watching
Bush Walking & Bird Watching
Customer Love
PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION
Fahr House
Fahr House is Sine Cera’s premium accommodation suitable for up to 30 people. Featuring 13 twin share or king double bed rooms and 2 queen bedrooms, access to a comfortable lounge and meeting area – there is a perfect mixture of comfort, nature and affordability.
BUNK ACCOMMODATION
The Chalet
The Chalet houses bunk accommodation for up to 70 people. Featuring 7 rooms each with 10 bunks (5 double bunks), a separate bathroom and toilet in each room, verandas and a large air conditioning meeting / workshop space.
GUEST HOUSE ACCOMMODATION
The Freeman Suite
The Freeman Suite is a 2-bedroom guest house that sleeps 6, where you will have exclusive access to the property when there are no retreat groups.
We’ve recently opened up this guest house for individuals and families, so you can enjoy the ‘retreat experience’ without having to go on retreat.
Fully self contained with two bathrooms, queen bedroom, 2 double bunk beds, lounge, dining, TV and kitchenette, you’ll also have access to the large wrap around deck and BBQ at the main hall.
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