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

Sine Cera is the perfect rainforest retreat, a place where people and nature come together to heal and reset.

Health and Wellness Retreats

Sine Cera is perfect for hosting retreats focused around yoga, martial arts, tai chi, meditation, health, personal development, carer support and trauma rehabilitation.
Health and WELLNESS RETREATS

Charity Events

Sine Cera is an ideal event, team building or meeting venue with a 20% discount for registered charities.

Charity Events

Charity staff, volunteers and donors can enjoy the beauty of nature in a relaxed atmosphere.
CHARITY EVENTS

Weddings

Host the perfect ceremony in the perfect setting

Weddings

Are you planning your wedding soon?Packages and options to suit every budget.
RAINFOREST WEDDINGS

Corporate Functions

The beauty and serenity of its natural environment breaks down barriers and changes perspectives.

Corporate Functions

Sine Cera provides an ideal secluded location for planning, training and team building workshops as well as a unique venue to reward your team for a job well done.
CORPORATE EVENTS

Friends & Family

A no-frills retreat venue for your family or group of families with a 20% discount.

Friends & Family

Sine Cera was built to provide a recreational venue for families – an opportunity to escape the pressures of daily life and reconnect with each other and the wonder of nature.
FAMILY RETREATS

Bush Walking & Bird Watching

660 species of plants and animals, including rare and endangered species.

Bush Walking & Bird Watching

Sine Cera adjoins the ancient forests of the Border Ranges National Park that have survived since Australia was part of the supercontinent of Gondwana.
BUSH WALKING AND BIRD WATCHING

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.

Fahr House Rainforest Accommodation
Large Group Accommodation

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.

The Perfect Rainforest Backdrop