The Harmony Centre Cooranbong is one hour north from Hornsby, 90 minutes from Sydney (allow longer if peak hour traffic) and 45 minutes south of Newcastle in NSW Australia. It adjoins the Olney and Wattagan State Forests, and boasts some of NSW prime bush walking tracks & scenery. Situated on 120 acres of rural beauty 40 mins from Newcastle and a 1hr drive from Sydney, The Harmony Centre is like coming home, to a place that fills you with calm, serenity and love.

Local attraction: The Elephant Shop, Cooranbong. Just 5 minutes from The Harmony Centre is The Elephant Shop, the largest crystal shop in Australia .
Open six days per week, closed Saturday, it is really worth a look.

How to Get to The Harmony Centre

Public Transport: Take a train to Morisset, then the Martinsville bus (from the train station), or a taxi to the Centre.
Driving from the South (Sydney and Central Coast)
Take the Morisset exit off the F3 freeway, onto Mandalong Rd.
Go past the turnoff to Morisset Mega markets.
At the 2nd roundabout, turn left into Freemans Drive. Follow Freemans Drive for approx. 5kms, then turn left into Martinsville Rd.
The Harmony Centre is approx 1.6ks along this road on the left hand side.
Driving from the North (Newcastle/Maitland)
Get onto Freemans Drive at Cooranbong via Freemans Waterhole (near Toronto exit of F3 Freeway).
Go past the Elephant Shop (on the right).
Cross Dora Creek, large park on right, take first right into Martinsville Rd.
The Harmony Centre is approx 1.6ks along on the left hand side.

Local Accommodation

Students and attendees can camp or use mattress on the floor at the Harmony Centre or may prefer to stay in some of the local guest houses.

In alphabetical order:

Lake Escape Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Situated Lake Macquarie waterfront 4.5 stars
3 Luxury Suites with private balconies
ph: 4970 4089
15 minutes drive
web: www.lake-escape.com.au

Morisset Hotel, Dora St Morisset
Clean and comfortable accommodation 5 minutues from The Harmony Centre
Silverwaters Bed & Breakfast
Waterfront, self-contained, B&B apartments
15 mins to Harmony Centre 10 mins to golf, 30 mins to surf beach, 50 mins to Hunter Valley vineyards.
29c Silverwater Rd, Silverwater NSW 2264
p h/fax: 02 4973 6563
email: bookings@silverwaters.com.au
web: www.silverwaters.com.au

Wallaby Holiday Cottage
2 bedroom stone cottage.
Self contained.  
10-15 min drive from the Harmony Centre.  
225 Mount Faulk Rd, Cooranbong  
ph: 49 781 162

Watagan Forest Accommodation
B&B for up to 4 adults. 5 min drive from the Harmony Centre
10 Mahers Rd, Martinsville
ph: 49 772 888
web: www.wataganforest.com.au

Watagan Lodge
For those who would like to stay in the area, Watagan Lodge is within walking distance, and is recommended as a lovely place to stay. Accommodation ranges from smart loft accommodation, double rooms, to dorm rooms, with a choice of rates from $150 per night to $30 per night for budget rooms.
Amenities include beautiful restaurant, pool, spa, sauna, etc. Discounts apply to Harmony Centre guests, so let them know you are coming to see us.
ph: 49 773 400
web: www.wataganlodge.com.au