Group accommodation for group getaways and group stays near Sydney and Canberra.
Large group accommodation near Sydney for 20–55 guests. Private mansion, pool, firepit and exclusive use. Perfect for reunions, retreats and weddings. Discover group holiday accommodation to rent in large holiday home and big Mansion. Perfect for friends & family celebrations. Holiday escapes, school camps and school excursions near Sydney, Canberra in the Southern Highlands. Onsite and nearby activities designed to immerse youth groups, school groups and families in the wonderful group getaway experiences and support well-being through outdoor education or quality family time.
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Large Holiday Home for Group Stays
- Families & Friends – Reunions, milestone birthdays, or just a fun getaway.
- School Camps & Excursions– Safe, spacious, and packed with activities
- Corporate Retreats & Team Building – Inspire, connect, and recharge in a private setting.
- Weddings & Group Stays – Host your dream wedding with accommodation for your guests.
- Sports Teams & Club Groups– Team accommodation with space to play, train, and relax.
Why Hotels and Cabins Don’t Work for Large Group Accommodation
Hotels and Cabins are nice for gatherings when you just want to be alone most of the time in split rooms and cabins and are ok to share outdoor spaces with strangers, or and when getting together to bond is less important.
At Berrima Retreat, we are not a hotel or cabin venue and the group spends quality time together, building memories as they stay in the Mansion in modern rooms and the outdoor space is private with only your group and no strangers.Berrima Retreat is your go-to group accommodation venue in the Southern Highlands.
Just 90 minutes from Sydney or Canberra (ACT), and easily accessible from the Hume Highway (M4). Stay in Berrima, voted BEST small town in NSW, and enjoy the perfect mix of convenience and country charm.Private & Exclusive:
The estate accommodates up to 55 guests overnight (or 100+ with adjoining homes) with exclusive use of the Berrima Mansion—no sharing with strangers, no interruptions, just your group enjoying the space.
What’s Included
Overnight Guests:
- Accommodation for up to 55 guests in king and king single beds
- Heated pool & BBQ
- Media room & large dining spaces
- Commercial, self-catered kitche
- Kids arena & outdoor fun: Kangaroo Jumper, trampoline, giant chess, sand pit, bike
- Indoor/outdoor games: pool table, table tennis, volleyball, battle ropes
- Hundreds of DVDs, WiFi, and streaming TV (subject to service availability)
Day Groups:
- Outdoor access to pool, BBQ, kids arena, and all outdoor activities
Perfect Timing for Your Next Event
Whether it’s a reunion, birthday, wedding, team gathering, club meet, or corporate stay, Berrima Retreat offers the ideal setting to unite and reconnect with your group.
Group Accommodation Near Sydney and Canberra
Perfectly located near Sydney and just 90 mins from Canberra we cater to large group stays. Berrima Retreat provides self-contained, private group accommodation for up to 55 guests. Spacious, stylish, and fully equipped, the Berrima Mansion is your next destination for friends, family, clubs, or corporate groups.
Corporate Retreats in the Southern Highlands
Escape the city and recharge your team at Berrima Retreat. Private, comfortable, and packed with amenities, it’s perfect for:
- Team-building workshops
- Strategic planning sessions
- Relaxation and recreation
Inspire, Connect & Recharge in NSW’s serene Southern Highlands.
Weddings at Berrima Mansion
Host your dream wedding in an exclusive, private venue with accommodation for up to 55 guests. Gardens, photo-perfect spots, and luxury spaces ensure your big day is unforgettable—all while staying on-site with your nearest and dearest.
Accommodation for 20–55 Guests
Need luxury group accommodation for 20+ guests? Berrima Retreat sleeps up to 55 in king and king single beds—no cramped spaces, no sofa beds. Ideal for families, schools, sports teams, and clubs looking for comfort and convenience.
Activities for Large Groups at Berrima Retreat
Activities ONSITE and for private and exclusive use of your group include:
- pool
- fire pit
- kayaking
- bikes
- games room
- pool table
- table tennis
- volleyball
Planning Accommodation for Large Groups?
Our Mansion has 11 large bedrooms for couples and families. Private and Exclusive use for just one group of 20-55 guests per stay.
Types of Groups We Host
We cater to large groups and some of the groups that stay are:
- Family groups staying for special occassions like birthdays or just to reunite and share special moments
- Youth groups for learning and activities
- Special Needs groups enjoy all the activities and feeding the farm animals and love the secure and private estate that help keep kids safe and well supported
- Corporate Events and bonding are popular here as unlike a hotel the group spends quality time together in training or just socialising in the massive media room or around the bbq or firepit
- School excursions are well catered for with so much fun for all. No strangers to worry about in the private retreat with so much to do onsite or nearby with the historic Berrima Goal and Courthouse, or visiting Fitzroy Falls and the many other local landmarks.
- Friends finding time to reunite is common, whether your a mums group, dads group, bike club, car club, school reunion, etc.
Accommodation Layout & Bedrooms
The Mansion has 11 large and very large rooms. Sleeping in comfortable King beds that can be split into king single beds, or other King Single beds in family rooms that allow parents and kids to be together.
The Ground floor in the Mansion has 7 bedrooms. they include 2 family rooms with King and King single beds and another 5 bedrooms with King Beds that can be split into king single beds.
Upstairs in the Mansion we have 4 bedrooms. They include 3 massive family rooms with King Beds and king single beds and a fith bedroom upstairs with 4 king single beds is super popular for youth or adults.Cottage available on request has 4 bedrooms.
They include a room with 2 King single Beds, 2 rooms with bunk beds, and 1 room with a King Bed.Bathrooms: Sporting events, weddings and pools have hundreds attending and those facilities often have queue for the bathrooms but not here at Berrima Retreat where queuing has never been a problem with a large bathroom near the front, a toilet in the middle, a bathroom in the middle, a bathroom on the left near the back, a bathroom on the right near the back, a bathroom upstairs, a bathroom near room 12 and a shower at the pool.
Things to Do in Berrima
Staying in Berrima places you in the heart of the Southern Highlands — one of New South Wales’ most beautiful countryside regions. Known for its historic villages, cool-climate wineries, scenic bushland and relaxed country atmosphere, the area offers something for every type of group.
Whether you’re planning a family reunion, wedding weekend, corporate retreat or group getaway, there are countless experiences nearby to enjoy together.
Berrima is one of the best-preserved Georgian villages in Australia. Walking through the village feels like stepping back in time, with sandstone buildings dating back to the 1830s.
Highlights include:
- Visiting the historic Berrima Courthouse