RESTORE • REJUVENATE • RECONNECT
Welcome to Banks Creek Retreat
A quiet private retreat for service-connected families and communities to slow down and reconnect with nature, family and each other.
A place to pause
Banks Creek Retreat is a peaceful bush property on the edge of D’Aguilar National Park in South East Queensland.
It was created as a private retreat for eligible emergency-service, Defence, veteran, Corrections, SES, nursing, medical, allied-health and other frontline-health communities, together with their families, close friends and approved support networks.
This is not a public campground. It is a place where approved guests can step away from everyday noise, sit around a fire when permitted, listen to the bush and spend time with people who matter.
Our Information Brochure
View our two-page brochure for a simple overview of Banks Creek Retreat, including who we welcome, visit fees, community activities and ways to become involved.
View or Download Our BrochurePDF brochure — updated 24 July 2026
Simple fees
We have kept our fees simple so people know what to expect.
Visit fees
The same visit fee applies to adults and children.
These fees help cover the ongoing costs of maintaining the retreat, including toilets, mowing, facilities, property care and future improvements.
Financial hardship: If you are struggling financially, please contact the property hosts. Fees can be waived where needed so that cost does not prevent people from accessing the retreat.
Contact us about a fee waiverHow bookings work
Book ahead
Submit a booking request with your visit dates, group numbers and genuine connection to an eligible service or support community.
Wait for approval
The automated acknowledgement is not approval. Your visit is only approved when you receive a separate approval email from Banks Creek Retreat.
Visit respectfully
Arrive prepared, care for the property, follow the Visitor Rules and take everything you brought with you when you leave.
Who the retreat is for
Banks Creek Retreat is available to approved guests with a genuine connection to eligible service communities and support networks.
Service communities
- Police
- Fire and Rescue
- Ambulance and Paramedic Services
- State Emergency Service — SES
- Corrections and Corrective Services
- Australian Defence Force
- Veterans and Defence families
- Nursing
- Medical, allied health and other frontline health professions
- ManKind Project members and participants
Families and support networks
- Partners and immediate family members
- Close friends and support people
- Approved organisations supporting eligible communities
- Approved service-family and community groups
- Other approved service-related support communities
Every booking must have a genuine eligible service or support-community connection. The lead adult is responsible for providing accurate booking information, ensuring everyone included in the booking understands the applicable rules and actively supervising children in their care.
“We hope Banks Creek Retreat gives you space to slow down, listen to the bush and reconnect with your people.”
Before you arrive
Banks Creek Retreat is a natural rural property with simple facilities, uneven ground, wildlife, changing weather and limited mobile reception. Please arrive prepared and read the Visit Information before travelling.
Use fires safely
Fires may only be lit when permitted and must use the supplied enclosed iron fire pits. Follow all fire restrictions and never leave a fire unattended.
Keep animals secure
Dogs and other animals included in an approved booking are accepted for that visit, subject to the Visitor Rules. They must remain securely restrained.
Care for each other
Respect other guests and private areas, keep noise reasonable and actively supervise children and other people in your care.
- Bring your own drinking water and everything your group needs.
- Take all rubbish and animal waste with you when you leave.
- Do not construct fire pits or use creek rocks around fires.
- Respect wildlife, other guests and neighbouring properties.
- Keep children under the active supervision of a responsible adult.
- Advise Banks Creek Retreat before arrival if an animal is added after booking approval.
- Follow property signs and reasonable directions from the property hosts.
Visitor information and agreements
Before booking, please read the Conditions of Entry, Visitor Rules and Safety Information, and Participant Risk Acknowledgement and Agreement.
Ready to visit?
Submit a booking request and wait for the separate approval email before attending Banks Creek Retreat.
All day visits and overnight stays must be approved before arrival.