Gunnebah Addiction Retreat

Substance Use
Retreat
4.9
(92)
Private Pay

Located 1 hour from the Gold Coast, Gunnebah helps guests overcome addiction and create a fulfilling life at their semi-remote rehab setting. Their residential program has maintained a consistent 4.9-star Google rating since 2017, helping guests recover from substance use disorder, gambling and behavioural addictions, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Through personalised treatment plans, guests improve their physical, mental, spiritual, and social health, and receive tools for long-term recovery.

Restore Wellness Across 4 Essential Areas

Gunnebah’s program includes individual therapy, group therapy, and educational seminars built around four key pillars of wellness:

  1. Physical: Exercise, nutrition, and sleep restore the body.
  2. Mental: Guests deal with the root cause of addiction, reshape thought patterns, and find their internal motivation for change.
  3. Spiritual: Mindfulness and gratitude practices help clients reconnect with themselves.
  4. Social: Guests build social skills and make healthy connections with peers and in family therapy.

Retreat to a Private Hinterland Setting

Gunnebah removes guests from the stress and triggers of everyday life. Though guests share bathrooms, each person has their own private bungalow that opens onto a covered patio. Guests enjoy wholesome meals and community recreation in a lounge and dining area with comfortable couches, games, a fireplace, and library. The property also features a resort-style saltwater pool, sauna, well-equipped gym, group fitness area, produce garden, and farm animals.

Maintain Momentum After Treatment

Gunnebah makes sure guests are discharged with more than hope alone, giving each one a practical pathway to navigate recovery back home. Each guest leaves with a personalised aftercare plan that maps out ongoing support, routine, accountability, and healthy connections. For an additional cost, guests can continue individual therapy with their Gunnebah therapist onsite or via video sessions, or join a weekly online aftercare group facilitated by a therapist.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
586 Nobbys Creek Rd, Nobbys Creek, NSW 2484 View Map
Primary Focus
This center supports substance use disorders and co-occurring mental hea...
Typical Program Length
28-90 days
Founded in 2017
9 years in business
Occupancy
6-15 beds
Conditions We Support
Gambling, Gaming
Substance Use We Support
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +9 More
Testimonial
If you want to reclaim your life then Gunnebah is the place for you. Not only can you wake up to beautiful scenery, the facilities, activities and catering is exceptional. I found the staff to be extremely professional, personable and very good in their field. The whole Gunnebah team is welcoming and non judgemental. I have no doubt that having the opportunity to stay at Gunnebah has not only changed my life but saved my life.
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Miakoda
Payment

Pricing and Program Length

28 days
$22,120 AUD
+61 1300 834 142
Rediscover Joy Through Outdoor Adventures
Rediscover Joy Through Outdoor Adventures
Gunnebah helps guests rediscover the excitement in life itself through adventures that take advantage of Gold Coast’s beaches, wildlife, and scenic natural surroundings. Activities vary by season and include bushwalking in national parks, learning to surf, kayaking, cycling, golf, archery, team building, and day trips. These experiences build confidence, connection, and joy in sobriety.
Heal the Scars of Military Service
Heal the Scars of Military Service
Gunnebah’s recovery program for veterans merges addiction treatment with the understanding of veterans’ particular life experiences. The program takes into account veteran-specific conditions like PTSD, is led by therapists who specialise in veteran care, and includes support staff who handle the DVA application process and initial assessment, including guidance on the Veteran White Card.
Develop Healthy Rhythms for Long-Term Recovery
Develop Healthy Rhythms for Long-Term Recovery
Mornings begin with exercise and group check-ins that encourage bonding and mutual support, while evenings focus on reflection, gratitude, and achievable goals. Multiple therapy sessions and medical support provide personalized care throughout the week. Adventure outings, creative therapies, mindfulness practices, family visits, and optional 12-Step groups help guests reconnect with joy, self-expression, and meaningful relationships.
Reduce Distraction, Deepen Recovery
Reduce Distraction, Deepen Recovery
Gunnebah encourages guests to step back from constant online stimulation and everyday distractions so they can focus fully on recovery. Limited internet access and mindful phone boundaries help guests stay present, strengthen real-world connection, and break patterns of stress, avoidance, and emotional overwhelm often reinforced through technology.

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Staff

Meet Your Support Team

Dr. Jennifer Parer

Dr. Jennifer Parer

Medical Director

MBBS, FRACGP, DipRACOG

Warwick Parer

Warwick Parer

Managing Director

LLB

Trinity Ferrier

Trinity Ferrier

General Manager

BBA, DipBus, Dip AOD

Madelyn Cox

Madelyn Cox

Therapist

BPsy, DipHyp

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Adventure Outings
Alcohol
Detox
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Holistic
Opioids
Prescription Drugs

Who We Support

Men
Women
Older Adults
Young Adults
Men and Women
Midlife Adults
Veterans

Support Services

Detox
Detox (off-site)
Residential

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Holistic
Individual Treatment
Wellness

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Group Therapy
Life Skills
Massage Therapy
Meditation & Mindfulness
Mindfulness Therapy

Languages

English

Conditions We Support

Gambling
Gaming

Substances We Support

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Chronic Relapse
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Heroin
Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Aftercare

Support Meetings
Return Visits
Fitness Sessions
Ability to Call a Counselor
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo)
Desk
Outdoor Space (connected to room)
Private Rooms
Shared Bathroom

Amenities

Pool
Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Business Center, Computers
Fitness Center
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Library
Outdoor Dining

Special Considerations

Center Pets
Flexible technology policies
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)

Activities

Yoga
Farming, Gardening
Games
Hiking
Boxing
Movies
Physical Fitness
Swimming

Off-Site Activities

Beach Fitness
Beach Walks
Ropes Course
Swimming
Biking
Dance Classes
Movies
Sightseeing
Hiking

Off-Site Amenities

Beach Access
Airport Transfers
Gardens
Sauna
Walking Trails
Pool
Bowling Alley
Tennis Court
Spa
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $22,120 AUD/28 days.
The following therapies are included: narrative therapy, group therapy and more.
Nobbys Creek, New South Wales, Australia.
The typical length is 28-90 days.
Yes, they offer detox.
Gunnebah Addiction Retreat provides detox, detox (off-site) and more.