Changes to Camp fires

We all enjoy a camp fire at The Retreat Port Stephens NSW but there are some important changes that we need to advise all guests, past and present. There have been some changes to the camp fire at The Retreat Port Stephens NSW. Due to total fire bans between the months of Oct – April and restrictions.

Due to the strict fire restrictions that are imposed in the area between the months of October – April we have had review the use of camp fires.

Camp fire The Retreat Port Stephens NSW

Throughout the months of April – September these fire restrictions are lifted however the risk of bush fires is forever there. During these months we will continue to allow camp fires however they will be with prior arrangement only.

UPDATE – Camp fire at The Retreat Port Stephens NSW

APRIL – SEPTEMBER

  • CAMP FIRES ARE ONLY PERMITTED BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT
  • CAMP FIRES ARE AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION
  • CAMP FIRES ARE TO BE CONTROLLED BY MANAGEMENT AND WILL BE DISTINGUISHED BY 10PM

OCTOBER – MARCH

  • DUE TO STRICT FIRE REGULATIONS & LICENCING PERMITS WE ARE HAVE BEEN ADVISED WE ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO HAVE FIRES WITHIN THE PARK IN THESE MONTHS.
  • THESE ARE ENFORCED BY THE RURAL FIRE SERVICE AND HEAVY FINES APPLY

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS EVENINGS – CAMP FIRES ARE NOT ALLOWED

The Retreat does offer a great range of facilities for all guests to enjoy year round. Perfect for couples, families and groups we are a secluded bush hideaway backing onto the Southern Hemispheres largest living sand dunes.