The place Sunvale, Turon Gates, New South Wales Check-in Sunvale, Turon Gates Located on 2500 hectares of tranquil Wiradjuri Country bushland near Capertee, 2.5 hours from Sydney, Turon Gates has been a popular camping and eco-retreat since it was bought by the Lunoe family in 1972. Over the years, rustic cabins were added along the meandering river and on remote hillsides, capturing sunset views, while in 2018, glamping tents brought the property on-trend.
The latest addition is Sunvale, a luxury off-grid lodge that sleeps eight and is an indulgent getaway for a group of friends or a family with teenage children. Driving and entry directions are provided after booking, so there’s no need to collect keys from the managers, who are a half-hour drive away at the main part of the resort. The look Perfect perch for star-gazing.
From sparkling chandeliers that dangle over an oversized dining table to bifold glass doors that open to a 100 square-metre terrace replete with a hot tub, Sunvale elevates the concept of “bush luxury”, offering grandeur and scale while retaining warmth, privacy and an essential connection to nature. Extensive use of recycled wood and canvas-clad walls hark back to the lodge’s genesis as a supersized glamping tent, while rattan furniture, cabinetry, and four-poster beds from Bali complement Aussie bush design touches such as macramé wall-hangings, a mounted deer skull (impressive antlers still intact) and a central fireplace that ensures you neve.