Wagait Beach Bush Retreat is a fully self-contained, self serviced 2 bedroom house on a secluded one acre block close to the unspoilt and picturesque beaches of Wagait Beach.
Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the house is set amongst natural bushland and tropical gardens. You will see an abundance of birdlife, many wallabies and lots of other native wildlife.
The property is architecturally designed to make the most of our wonderful tropical climate and lifestyle.
Guests have a unique opportunity to unwind within close proximity to Darwin. Wagait Beach is an easy 128km drive from Darwin on fully sealed roads or just 15 minutes across the harbour if travelling by ferry. Pickups/transfers from the ferry are available on request.
Wagait Beach is a popular location for deep sea fishing. There is fantastic fishing from the wharf and beaches or launch your boat from either the Mandorah or Bynoe Harbour boat ramps if you prefer to fish the harbour, inlets and tidal creeks.
Fishing, bird-watching, exploring WW2 relics, beach-combing or just old fashioned relaxing are some of the activities available to you at Wagait Beach. Snooze in the hammock, watch the sun set from the deck overlooking the sparkling in-ground pool and bushland or cool off in the pool with a coldie before lighting the BBQ to cook your catch of the day. The local shop is nearby for those who prefer some-one else to do the cooking!!!
Take a drive and explore. See majestic magnetic termite mounds, wetlands prolific with birdlife and a natural spring hidden in a tiny pocket of rainforest. Keep an eye out for a wild brumby or two!
Visit the last resting place of the 'Milady' a crashed WW2 American Liberator bomber. Check out the remains of the WW2 submarine cable that stretched across Darwin Harbour from West Point, near the Mandorah Wharf, to East Point, on the other side of the harbour. Also, look for the remnants of the many WW2 gun turrets scattered along the coast.
Stroll along the picturesque beaches and marvel at how close we really are to Darwin but at the same time a whole different world away. Check out our Wagait Beach Bush Retreat Facebook page for more photos of Cox Peninsula.
Wagait Beach Bush Retreat offers guests the perfect location to escape the humdrum of urban living. With peace and tranquillity in abundance it is easy to forget that the rest of the world exists when you are staying at Wagait Beach Bush Retreat!!!
To keep our wildlife safe, sorry no pets!
Locality & Services
Wagait Beach is an unspoilt, quiet and friendly rural community - population approximately 400 and the locals would prefer that it stays this way!!! Situated on the northern beaches of Cox Peninsula near Mandorah, the Darwin skyline is clearly visible across Darwin Harbour.
The community is serviced by a two hourly ferry service from Darwin. Harbour crossings take approx. 15 minutes.
Access is also possible by a fully sealed road (128km from Darwin, 80km from the Stuart Highway). Driving is recommended so that you have a vehicle to visit the local sights.
The popular local shop stocks most things you will need during your stay including groceries, liquor, fuel, gas, ice, bait, fishing gear, tasty takeaway food, cappuccino coffee, post office agency and a public phone box. They also have ATM and EFTPOS facilities. They are open 7 days a week 8am-8pm Mon-Sat and 8am-5pm Sundays & Public Holidays.
The local Cox Country Club is open Wednesday to Sunday nights for those looking for a night out on the "town". They serve light meals Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
For guests arriving from interstate, overseas or travelling long distance we offer a pantry service if required.
Sleeping configuration
Wagait Beach Bush Retreat sleeps 4 people comfortably.
There are two air-conditioned bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 has a QS bed and Bedroom 2 has two single beds. There are two fold down sofabeds in the living area for additional guests.
Bedding and linen is supplied for the bedrooms. Extra linen for the sofabeds is available on request.
