Sunshine Resort, located in the NSW mid north coastal town of South West Rocks, has launched new luxury lodges that literally blend in with the landscape.
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The seven Ngurra Lodges (‘Ngurra’ means “place of home” in the local Dunghutti Aboriginal language) feature an exterior decal that replicates the forest setting behind the lodges and have been designed and created to meet consumer demand for high-end, luxury accommodation.
Award-winning Crescent Head photographer, Adam Williams, created the decals by using over 200 original photos and photo-shopping them together to create remarkably life-like landscapes which mould the lodges into the local bushland.
The $1.6 million investment in the Ngurra Lodges is the latest product innovation at Sunshine Resort, following last year’s introduction of permanent ‘Sunshine Tents’ to meet the growing demand for glamping-style holiday experiences.
The new two-storey Ngurra Lodges have been completed with modern interior design fixtures and fittings including leather lounges, modern artwork, three televisions, full kitchen and laundry facilities (including oven, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer), ensuite bathroom and two King bedrooms and sleep up to six, with bedding in the second room adaptable to accommodate larger family groups.
A large verandah is also available for alfresco dining, relaxing, and taking advantage of South West Rock’s attractive year-round climate.
The Ngurra Lodges were designed by Sunshine Resort owner Tony Mayne, who has a passion for design and the environment. The lodges were pre-fabricated in Armidale and transported to South West Rocks where they were designed to take full advantage of the adjacent sub-tropical bushland the overlook.
“The word Ngurra comes from the language of our local Dunghutti Tribe who, years ago, used these grounds for one of their camps, hence the word Ngurra means home or hut,” said Mr Mayne.
“The idea for using this Indigenous word was born out of our relationship with one of our residents, Lizzie, a very special person within the Sunshine Family and a Ngaku Elder of the local Dunghutti Tribe, whose knowledge of the region and her rich heritage based on stories passed down through many generations is inspiring and captivating. We hope guests will in turn share their stories of staying in this beautiful destination with family and friends.
“We think that South West Rocks is a very special destination, so we wanted these new Ngurra Lodges to be very special too, adding a new level of luxury while complementing the surrounding landscape.
“I am very conscious of the setting when we designed the lodges. In fact they are so ‘harmonious’ that the local kangaroos can be found right next to the verandas.
Rates for the Ngurra Lodges start from $490 per night for up to six people.