Estate / Mansion
The Back Nine
Freemans Waterhole, NSW, Australia
The Space
The Back Nine is an off-grid eco-retreat in the Lower Hunter / Lake Macquarie region, offering filmmakers, photographers and event teams a rare combination of luxury, wilderness and absolute privacy. Set on a quiet country road and surrounded by three vast State Forests, the property delivers the feeling of a remote destination while remaining highly accessible for production crews.
Purpose built for shoot-and-stay experiences, the retreat features three luxury glamping tents—each with its own kitchen and bathroom—alongside a spacious four bedroom, five bathroom entertaining house with an expansive deck, BBQ facilities and firepit. These accommodations allow cast, crew and clients to stay onsite in comfort while keeping production logistics streamlined and self contained.
A major highlight of the property is its private, championship graded 9-hole golf course, complete with onsite greenkeeper and golf carts—an exceptionally unique backdrop for film, lifestyle content, brand campaigns or hero product shoots. Nearby sits a professional pickleball court, a pool with sunken seating and spa jets, an outdoor infrared barrel sauna, and multiple firepit zones, creating a diverse collection of outdoor environments ready to be used as on camera locations or elevated talent spaces.
For larger activations, launches or stills campaigns, the Waterhole event space offers flexible indoor–outdoor options ideal for hosting crews, workshops, media guests or intimate events. Equestrian facilities, open paddocks, stables, round yard and kilometres of bush trails add additional layers of visual variety—from rustic pastoral scenes to deep forest atmospheres—all within the same site.
With its blend of off-grid sustainability, luxury amenities and unmatched privacy, The Back Nine is a standout location for productions seeking natural beauty, versatility and the ability to fully immerse cast and crew in a secluded, eco-friendly environment.
All the important details
Indoor spaces
- Laundry
- Kitchen
- Bathroom 5
- Bedrooms 4
- Kids & Teens
- En-suite
- Grand Entrance
- Parking
Outdoor spaces
- Bushland
- Hedge
- Lush Lawn
- Garden
- Pool
- Alfresco Spaces
- Tennis Court
- Feature Driveway
- Lakes & Dams
- Basketball Court
- Single Storey
Architectural style
- Contemporary
- New Build
Other styling
- Glass & Light
- Rustic
- Stone & Timber
- Nature Inspired
- Modern Country
Property logistics
- On-site Parking
- Kitchen
- Toilets
- Wifi
- Air Conditioning