The accommodation & host were equally amazing! Mandy went above & beyond to make sure our stay was special and... read moreThe accommodation & host were equally amazing! Mandy went above & beyond to make sure our stay was special and I am already looking forward to my 2nd stay there! …MoreThe accommodation & host were equally amazing! Mandy went above & beyond to make sure our stay was special and I am already looking forward to my 2nd stay there!See you soon Kalinya Gardens! read less

The perfect property for a family celebration. Mandy was an excellent host and available throughout our stay if required. There... read moreThe perfect property for a family celebration. Mandy was an excellent host and available throughout our stay if required. There was plenty of space to be as close or as far away from each other if needed! Loads of activities for the young and not so young and lots of comfy nooks for anyone seeking some peace and quiet. We all wished we had booked another night. read less

Exceptional.

It was one of the most memorable venues I have ever been to. Mandy and her staff was highly professional... read moreIt was one of the most memorable venues I have ever been to. Mandy and her staff was highly professional and have gone out of their way to accommodate us. Everything about this venue reflects peace and quiet - just what is needed - The best spaces for break- outs after hours of working as a management team read less

An amazing place. The owners have excellent taste and have thought of every all details and amenities you could need.... read moreAn amazing place. The owners have excellent taste and have thought of every all details and amenities you could need. Cannot recommend Kalinya enough to others. read less

Just had the most incredible 2 nights at Kalinya with two other families. This place is the ultimate luxury with... read moreJust had the most incredible 2 nights at Kalinya with two other families. This place is the ultimate luxury with so many fun activities for adults and kids and plenty of relaxation opportunities. Mandy has designed everything perfectly. We can’t wait to come back soon. Two nights is not long enough! read less

Kalinya Gardens is every bit as amazing as the photos and more. Mandy was an excellent host and a pleasure... read moreKalinya Gardens is every bit as amazing as the photos and more. Mandy was an excellent host and a pleasure to deal with. Quick responses and accommodating of all our requests. There aren't enough superlatives to express how beautiful and luxurious the homestead is. Every detail has been given thought. Highly recommend a relaxing weekend away there. read less

Such a lovely stay with a bunch of friends for my partner's 40th. The kids were beside themselves with all... read moreSuch a lovely stay with a bunch of friends for my partner's 40th. The kids were beside themselves with all the activities and the adults enjoyed lots of wines around the cosy fire.A must stay for family groups! read less

Staying at Kalinya Estate was a total dream from start to finish - we never wanted to leave! It was... read moreStaying at Kalinya Estate was a total dream from start to finish - we never wanted to leave! It was the most stunning, luxurious, stylish, fun and activity-filled private accommodation that all 25 of us had ever experienced in Australia and it was the most special setting to celebrate my 30th birthday.From the multiple fireplaces and fire pits, to the pizza oven and BBQs, to the tennis court and cinema, the swimming pool and hot tub, the luxurious bedding and brand new grand piano - everything was of the highest quality, condition and designed with such style, thought and creativity. Mandy Barnes could not have been a more hospitable, welcoming or helpful host to deal with in the lead up to and during the weekend. Thank you again for such a wonderful, memorable weekend!We are already looking at booking our next group trip back at Kalinya Estate in the New Year! read less

We stayed at Kalinya Gardens recently to celebrate a significant anniversary. According to Google, Kalinya is an Aboriginal word meaning,... read moreWe stayed at Kalinya Gardens recently to celebrate a significant anniversary. According to Google, Kalinya is an Aboriginal word meaning, good, beautiful and honest. It most definitely is all that and more!!
It was easy to get to, roughly halfway between Canberra and Newcastle.
The place is perfect for a large family gathering with beautiful grounds, great heated pool, tennis court and an awesome homestead with everything you could want.
There is plenty to do for young and old and Mandy is the best host you could wish for. Deserves more than 5 stars.
If only I could afford to buy it 😉 read less

I am the Son of the previous owners of this place, my mother used to hold weddings there, such... read moreI am the Son of the previous owners of this place, my mother used to hold weddings there, such a pleasure seeing it being used as my RIP mother wanted well done :)It took us 20 years to get the gardens and main house built to what isFabulous and kudos to the new owners for the improvements and continuing the property. read less

Absolutely FIRST CLASS!You can make your stay as active or restorative as you wish.Spotless, beautiful surrounds and wonderful hosts. We... read moreAbsolutely FIRST CLASS!You can make your stay as active or restorative as you wish.Spotless, beautiful surrounds and wonderful hosts. We cannot speak highly enough of Kalinya Estate. read less

Beautiful place. Perfect for our anniversary.

We had an amazing timeThe property is beautiful and you never run out of things to do whether your in... read moreWe had an amazing timeThe property is beautiful and you never run out of things to do whether your in the pool, playing tennis, basketball or relaxing in the spa next to the open fireThe bbq area is perfectThe house is huge and has plenty to offerWhen we got there it was pristine from top to bottom with all the amenitiesHighly recommendWe will be definately be backAlso mandy is the best host you could ask for read less

Our stay at Kalinya Gardens was terrific! The place and grounds are extremely luxurious and the grounds accommodated our... read moreOur stay at Kalinya Gardens was terrific! The place and grounds are extremely luxurious and the grounds accommodated our large group well.It's the perfect place to lounge by the pool, play tennis, play squash (as we booked out the games room as well) and to gather around the pizza oven and many fire places. The spa was a bonus.I have plenty of time for Mandy who was great to deal with and can help plan anything required. Certainly recommend. read less

A fantastic stay and wonderful hosts.

We recently spent a weekend at Kalinya for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. The luxurious accommodation and the extensive... read moreWe recently spent a weekend at Kalinya for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. The luxurious accommodation and the extensive and immaculately maintained grounds were the perfect inducement for a totally indulgent weekend. Apart from the many activities to enjoy, there was a myriad of delightful nooks and bowers for a quiet retreat with a good book. As well as the excellent cuisine, provided by local chefs, everywhere was a feast for the eyes, counterbalancing beautiful established trees and gardens with quirky elements of decor. The cute little pig with wings outside our French doors is one example. Mandy is the ideal hostess, discreetly ensuring that everything is running smoothly and adding her own personal charm to the mix. We can not recommend Kalinya highly enough. read less

Above expectation.. best Air Bnb so far!!

This place is an elegant mixture of older world and contemporary. What a great place for a large family of... read moreThis place is an elegant mixture of older world and contemporary. What a great place for a large family of 22 to hang out in luxury. The pool, the tennis court and use of other facilities made a great stay. We combined it with a couple of nights with the imported chef for the adults and aperitifs by the auto piano was great family bonding. read less

Staying at Kalinya Estate was a total dream from start to finish - we never wanted to leave! It was... read moreStaying at Kalinya Estate was a total dream from start to finish - we never wanted to leave! It was the most stunning, luxurious, stylish, fun and activity-filled private accommodation that all 25 of us had ever experienced in Australia and it was the most special setting to celebrate my 30th birthday.
From the multiple fireplaces and fire pits, to the pizza oven and BBQs, to the tennis court and cinema, the swimming pool and hot tub, the luxurious bedding and brand new grand piano - everything was of the highest quality, condition and designed with such style, thought and creativity.
Mandy Barnes could not have been a more hospitable, welcoming or helpful host to deal with in the lead up to and during the weekend. Thank you again for such a wonderful, memorable weekend!
We are already looking at booking our next group trip back at Kalinya Estate in the New Year! read less

Amanda was so nice. We had a great time and she made us feel at home. The photos online do... read moreAmanda was so nice. We had a great time and she made us feel at home. The photos online do no justice this place is absolutely amazing.Really keen to have our next function there. Will defiantly be back. read less

Beautiful surrounds....Very welcoming

We had the most amazing girls weekend staying at the beautiful Kalinya Gardens. Spread across both properties we enjoyed long... read moreWe had the most amazing girls weekend staying at the beautiful Kalinya Gardens. Spread across both properties we enjoyed long lunches, cosy campfires, dips in the jacuzzi and lots of laughs. Thanks to Mandy for being a wonderful host - including recommending caterer Labyrinth who did a fabulous job catering for our long lunch on the verandah. No-one wanted to go anywhere once they had arrived! We hope to return again soon. read less

Amazing place with amazing hosts :). Very nice people qnd it shows with the care they put into their estate.... read moreAmazing place with amazing hosts :). Very nice people qnd it shows with the care they put into their estate. Would recommend. read less

Kalinya Estate and Mandy as our host was absolutely superb. We will definitely be returning. We went as a large... read moreKalinya Estate and Mandy as our host was absolutely superb. We will definitely be returning. We went as a large family with our cousins and uncle with people from age 5 months to 67 years and it catered brilliantly and comfortably for all of us. Thank you so much we can't wait until our next holiday! read less

I want to move in!! We had our best ever family gathering at Kalinya Gardens, 5 days we will never... read moreI want to move in!! We had our best ever family gathering at Kalinya Gardens, 5 days we will never forget. 8 adults and 5 kids and Kalinya had it all for us....Nights around the gorgeous fire pit or in the spa or cooking around the bbq and pizza oven, days around the spectacular pool or playing tenpin bowls on the deck. Lounging around reading or playing games or doing puzzles, cooking up a storm in the phenomenal kitchen. You could spend days doing nothing or trying to work your way through everything that’s provided. Our expectations were exceeded beyond belief. Please have us back again next year Mandy!!?? read less

My new husband and I were recently married at Kalinya Estate. Our entire experience with Mandy (and Bec) was faultless.... read moreMy new husband and I were recently married at Kalinya Estate. Our entire experience with Mandy (and Bec) was faultless. While looking for our venue we visited a few other places in the Kangaroo valley that just didn't feel right and often the services provided were a one size fits all approach, with no leeway for what we wanted for our day. As soon as we met Mandy the first thing she asked was 'what do you want your day to look like?' and she did absolutely everything to assist us with a bespoke day that was absolutely perfect for us. From the beautiful manicured gardens, to the grand lodgings, the plethora of activities and OH THE PIANO BAR! This place is all of the elegance without any pretentiousness. Future celebrations are looking great at Kalinya! read less

I don’t even know where to begin.There are no words to describe how amazing my whole experience was. From the... read moreI don’t even know where to begin.There are no words to describe how amazing my whole experience was. From the moment myself and my new husband visited Kalinya Mandy took our breathe away with her incredible personality and her beautiful astonishing estate.It was absolute heaven walking through and knowing instantly that this is where I was going to marry the man I loveWe stayed there for 3 nights and I had the honour of being able to invite my family and friends to share the days with us. They all couldn’t stop saying how beautiful the grounds were. Everything was so green and I’m pretty sure we all squealed with delight every time the ducks were in sightThere was never anything to hard to do, and the team at Kalinya went more then above and beyond for us. They ACTUALLY used a leaf blower to blow dry the grass as it was still a little wet from the rains and were sweeping the grass to ensure all the dirt was out of it. No one does that. Ever.Mandy, Bec and the team were always happy to help in any way possible and were never more then a few seconds away.If you are looking for a place to get married, have a party or just to relax for the weekend you are crazy not to come here. Everyone should come here. This was the best experience of my entire life and they have given my husband and I memories that will never fade.I don’t know how to Thankyou enough and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to stop smiling (or crying)Mandy you are one of the most beautiful people I have ever met in my entire life and I just love and adore you. read less

The absolute best spot I have ever spent a weekend away at. This house and grounds have everything - 5*... read moreThe absolute best spot I have ever spent a weekend away at. This house and grounds have everything - 5* accommodation and activities to keep you entertained for days! Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back. read less

WOW!!! I'm not sure where to begin after spending the weekend at Kalinya Gardens. I arrived at a breathtakingly beautiful... read moreWOW!!! I'm not sure where to begin after spending the weekend at Kalinya Gardens. I arrived at a breathtakingly beautiful homestead and felt instantly at home and welcome. Not long after arriving, Mandy popped in to greet our family and made us feel extremely welcome and at home. She made it feel like our place but she was available for anything that we might need. Everyone was catered for, my children had the most amazing time with all the activities provided while I was able to relax and catch up with my family. A weekend was no long enough! We booked our next Kalinya Gardens retreat before we left! read less

I had my 40th Birthday celebration at Kalinya Estate, and I couldn't have had a more special time. The venue... read moreI had my 40th Birthday celebration at Kalinya Estate, and I couldn't have had a more special time. The venue was clean, amazing grounds with unique accommodation. Even though the weather was not the best we still, kids and adults were covered. We were able to collect our eggs for breakfast from the chicken coop, swim in the heated pool, use the hot tub, lay squash, watch a movie in the cinema room, exercise, play arcade games and watch Netflix in our rooms at bedtime. The homestead and guest house are decked out with top of the range appliances including a coffee machine with fresh beans! I was even lucky enough to have a pizza van come and cater for us on the main event which was awesome as there was no cooking or cleaning up required just eating and drinking! Most importantly Amanda looked after us with great communication and support before, during and after our stay. I highly recommend Kalinya Estate for the place to book for your next celebration with family and friends, for me it was so great that no one needed to have baby sitters as the kids were also looked after and able to do their own thing. Thank you again for letting me have the best 40th Birthday a woman could ask for! Money well spent! read less

Lovely place

Beautiful property and fantastic hosts. A great place to stay.

It is a perfect escape from Sydney.

If you are looking for a great spot for a weekend away with friends, this is the best place you... read moreIf you are looking for a great spot for a weekend away with friends, this is the best place you could possibly want. From the moment you walk in the door, it gives a great sense of luxury. Everybody will leave feeling utterly spoiled. We spent a weekend at Kalinya for a girls' weekend away. There were 15 of us. The house is very spacious with so many little spots to break away for private chats or alone time if you need it. The communal areas are amazing. We loved the large dining table and enjoyed having all our meals around it for breakfast and dinner. The 2 fireplaces were such a bonus and really made the house feel so cosy and created a beautiful atmosphere. Of course there was also central heating which we used on Friday night. The girls loved the jacuzzi/spa and spent a couple of hours relaxing in there on Saturday night. The beds are all super comfortable and beautifully dressed with electric blankets. The decor is like from a magazine with the most beautiful large art works on all the walls (some are for sale), the most amazing light fittings and gorgeous furniture - the photos do not do this place justice. There is PLENTY to do in this house for adults and children (although we didn't have any kids with us). Loads of up to date games, puzzles, ping pong table, giant chess, large swimming pool, tennis court etc. etc. The pianola attached to the grand piano made for great entertainment and some of our party even enjoyed providing some background music of their own. Good Bose sound equipment was also available where we connected a phone to play our own music . I so wish to come back to this beautiful house in summer when the garden is in full bloom as it must be even more beautiful. On Saturday we ventured into Bowral for a browse around all the quirky little shops which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Mandy was a fantastic host and regularly checked whether we needed anything. read less

I am the Son of the previous owners of this place, my mother used to hold weddings there, such... read moreI am the Son of the previous owners of this place, my mother used to hold weddings there, such a pleasure seeing it being used as my RIP mother wanted well done 🙂 …MoreI am the Son of the previous owners of this place, my mother used to hold weddings there, such a pleasure seeing it being used as my RIP mother wanted well done 🙂 It took us 20 years to get the gardens and main house built to what is Fabulous and kudos to the new owners for the improvements and continuing the property. read less

Our stay at Kalinya Gardens was terrific! The place and grounds are extremely luxurious and the grounds accommodated our... read moreOur stay at Kalinya Gardens was terrific! The place and grounds are extremely luxurious and the grounds accommodated our large group well. …MoreOur stay at Kalinya Gardens was terrific! The place and grounds are extremely luxurious and the grounds accommodated our large group well. It's the perfect place to lounge by the pool, play tennis, play squash (as we booked out the games room as well) and to gather around the pizza oven and many fire places. The spa was a bonus.I have plenty of time for Mandy who was great to deal with and can help plan anything required. Certainly recommend. read less

Booked Kalinya Gardens for my wife's 30th and it exceeded our expectations in every aspect. Comfort, surroundings, activities....you name it,... read moreBooked Kalinya Gardens for my wife's 30th and it exceeded our expectations in every aspect. Comfort, surroundings, activities....you name it, It truly is an amazing property for a weekend away with friends and family. The woodfire pizza oven and jacuzzi were certainly the highlights for us!There were plenty of things for the kids to do, even feed the chickens and geese.One of the big selling points for us was the short drive from Sydney, so you don't have to waste your weekend on the road!Highly recommended! read less

The accommodation & host were equally amazing! Mandy went above & beyond to make sure our stay was special and... read moreThe accommodation & host were equally amazing! Mandy went above & beyond to make sure our stay was special and I am already looking forward to my 2nd stay there!See you soon Kalinya Gardens! read less

An amazing oasis in Bargo that seems a world away from anywhere. Perfect for a group to gather for a... read moreAn amazing oasis in Bargo that seems a world away from anywhere. Perfect for a group to gather for a special occasion. The homestead and grounds are beautiful with little details everywhere to delight. Fully equipped with everything from the pool, hot tub, comfortable beds, numerous living areas, even a music room. Owners approachable and lovely. Can’t recommend highly enough read less

We held a very special family gathering & my engagement party at Kalinya Gardens Homestead. Mandy went above and beyond... read moreWe held a very special family gathering & my engagement party at Kalinya Gardens Homestead. Mandy went above and beyond as a host to ensure that our weekend was nothing short of perfect. Both the interior and exterior to the property was impeccably designed and maintained, the location was serene & picturesque, and all family (young & old) had the best time....two days was not enough! Mandy, thank you again, we can’t wait to come back! read less

Kalinya Gardens had everything we needed for an Easter break. The house was large enough to accommodate our big group... read moreKalinya Gardens had everything we needed for an Easter break. The house was large enough to accommodate our big group of adults , children and babies. Entertaining areas were amazing, including an outdoor fire pit where the kids toasted marshmallows and we made good use of the jacuzzi. Mandy was kind enough to leave the pool heating on for our group outside of the regular season and this made a huge difference as we all swam in the pool and enjoyed the lovely weather. Special touches include a huge selection of toys and games for the children , duck feeding and expert advice from the owners about the area. Highly recommend for large groups! read less

We held a very special family gathering & my engagement party at Kalinya Gardens Homestead. Mandy went above and beyond... read moreWe held a very special family gathering & my engagement party at Kalinya Gardens Homestead. Mandy went above and beyond as a host to ensure that our weekend was nothing short of perfect. Both the interior and exterior to the property was impeccably designed and maintained, the location was serene & picturesque, and all family (young & old) had the best time....two days was not enough! Mandy, thank you again, we can’t wait to come back! read less

Great house and experience, would highly recommend.

An amazing oasis in Bargo that seems a world away from anywhere. Perfect for a group to gather for a... read moreAn amazing oasis in Bargo that seems a world away from anywhere. Perfect for a group to gather for a special occasion. The homestead and grounds are beautiful with little details everywhere to delight. Fully equipped with everything from …MoreAn amazing oasis in Bargo that seems a world away from anywhere. Perfect for a group to gather for a special occasion. The homestead and grounds are beautiful with little details everywhere to delight. Fully equipped with everything from the pool, hot tub, comfortable beds, numerous living areas, even a music room. Owners approachable and lovely. Can’t recommend highly enough read less

Stayed here for a wedding and it was amazing!! I loved the games room and there’s so much to do on the grounds!

My new husband and I were recently married at Kalinya Estate. Our entire experience with Mandy (and Bec) was faultless. While looking for our venue we visited a few other places in the Kangaroo valley that just didn't feel right and often the services provided were a one size fits all approach, with no leeway for what we wanted for our day. As soon as we met Mandy the first thing she asked was 'what do you want your day to look like?' and she did absolutely everything to assist us with a bespoke day that was absolutely perfect for us. From the beautiful manicured gardens, to the grand lodgings, the plethora of activities and OH THE PIANO BAR! This place is all of the elegance without any pretentiousness. Future celebrations are looking great at Kalinya!

A most magnificent stay from start to finish at Kalinya Estate to celebrate a birthday with family and friends. The accommodation and facilities are amazing and Mandy and her team made the stay perfect. The recommendations they shared ahead of our stay for caterers and musicians were spot on and nothing was any trouble in the lead up and during our stay. Our guests were blow-away by Kalinya and all that it had to offer. I highly recommend it - it was magical and so many wonderful memories were created. Thank you Mandy and team Kalinya.

Beautiful place. Perfect for our anniversary.

Just had the most incredible 2 nights at Kalinya with two other families. This place is the ultimate luxury with so many fun activities for adults and kids and plenty of relaxation opportunities. Mandy has designed everything perfectly. We can’t wait to come back soon. Two nights is not long enough!

I don’t even know where to begin.There are no words to describe how amazing my whole experience was. From the moment myself and my new husband visited Kalinya Mandy took our breathe away with her incredible personality and her beautiful astonishing estate.It was absolute heaven walking through and knowing instantly that this is where I was going to marry the man I loveWe stayed there for 3 nights and I had the honour of being able to invite my family and friends to share the days with us. They all couldn’t stop saying how beautiful the grounds were. Everything was so green and I’m pretty sure we all squealed with delight every time the ducks were in sightThere was never anything to hard to do, and the team at Kalinya went more then above and beyond for us. They ACTUALLY used a leaf blower to blow dry the grass as it was still a little wet from the rains and were sweeping the grass to ensure all the dirt was out of it. No one does that. Ever.Mandy, Bec and the team were always happy to help in any way possible and were never more then a few seconds away.If you are looking for a place to get married, have a party or just to relax for the weekend you are crazy not to come here. Everyone should come here. This was the best experience of my entire life and they have given my husband and I memories that will never fade.I don’t know how to Thankyou enough and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to stop smiling (or crying)Mandy you are one of the most beautiful people I have ever met in my entire life and I just love and adore you.

I had my 40th Birthday celebration at Kalinya Estate, and I couldn't have had a more special time. The venue was clean, amazing grounds with unique accommodation. Even though the weather was not the best we still, kids and adults were covered. We were able to collect our eggs for breakfast from the chicken coop, swim in the heated pool, use the hot tub, lay squash, watch a movie in the cinema room, exercise, play arcade games and watch Netflix in our rooms at bedtime. The homestead and guest house are decked out with top of the range appliances including a coffee machine with fresh beans! I was even lucky enough to have a pizza van come and cater for us on the main event which was awesome as there was no cooking or cleaning up required just eating and drinking! Most importantly Amanda looked after us with great communication and support before, during and after our stay. I highly recommend Kalinya Estate for the place to book for your next celebration with family and friends, for me it was so great that no one needed to have baby sitters as the kids were also looked after and able to do their own thing. Thank you again for letting me have the best 40th Birthday a woman could ask for! Money well spent!

It was one of the most memorable venues I have ever been to. Mandy and her staff was highly professional and have gone out of their way to accommodate us. Everything about this venue reflects peace and quiet - just what is needed - The best spaces for break- outs after hours of working as a management team

Absolutely FIRST CLASS!You can make your stay as active or restorative as you wish.Spotless, beautiful surrounds and wonderful hosts. We cannot speak highly enough of Kalinya Estate.

We recently spent a weekend at Kalinya for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. The luxurious accommodation and the extensive and immaculately maintained grounds were the perfect inducement for a totally indulgent weekend. Apart from the many activities to enjoy, there was a myriad of delightful nooks and bowers for a quiet retreat with a good book. As well as the excellent cuisine, provided by local chefs, everywhere was a feast for the eyes, counterbalancing beautiful established trees and gardens with quirky elements of decor. The cute little pig with wings outside our French doors is one example. Mandy is the ideal hostess, discreetly ensuring that everything is running smoothly and adding her own personal charm to the mix. We can not recommend Kalinya highly enough.

Outstanding place for holiday getaway. Excellent host.

Amanda was so nice. We had a great time and she made us feel at home. The photos online do no justice this place is absolutely amazing.Really keen to have our next function there. Will defiantly be back.

Absolutely incredible! My new husband and I had the privilege of booking Kalinya Estate for our wedding weekend in Nov 2021. There are so many wonderful things to say about the owners of this incredible property, Mandy and Chris. Mandy is an amazing person. Before, during and after our stay, Mandy has been incredibly kind, caring, helpful, thoughtful, just amazing. I can't thank you enough for the absolutely incredible weekend we had with friends and family. The Kalinya Estate property is a mind-blowing, stunningly beautiful place to stay with amazing attention to detail in every room, and immaculate gardens. I absolutely recommend Kalinya Estate, and I know we will be back.

Amazing venue - amazing hosts

Awesome estate lots to do and see just on location itself.... perfect for all occasions... the whole place is Instagram ready