Haven at Burleigh Heads Brings Coastal Dining to New Heights
Perched above the Gold Coast’s most iconic shoreline, Haven combines oceanfront elegance, seasonal menus and a poolside beach club vibe to set a new standard for coastal hospitality.
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A new chapter in beachfront luxury has arrived on the southern Gold Coast, with Haven opening its doors above the pristine sands of Burleigh Heads.
Situated within the newly launched Mondrian Gold Coast, the first Australian outpost of the global hotel brand, the destination venue offers a seamless blend of restaurant, pool club and beachside escape.
At the helm is Executive Chef Aaron Teece, whose résumé includes fine-dining heavyweights such as EST., Felix, and Manly Pavilion — delivering an all-day dining experience rooted in simplicity, seasonality, and provenance.
“When ingredients are respected, simplicity speaks loudest,” says Teece. “It’s about letting the food and location do the talking.”
Set across the hotel’s third floor, Haven unfolds in stages: from sun-soaked lunches in the main dining room, to twilight cocktails at the sunset bar, to poolside indulgence in private cabanas.
The design, by Sydney’s Alexander & Co., reflects the easy luxury of its setting, pairing tactile interiors with uninterrupted ocean views and a relaxed yet refined pace.
On the plate, expect seafood sourced from Cairns to Byron Bay, premium local meats, and hinterland produce, all threaded together by a central woodfire grill.
The menu is polished but approachable — think raw bar delicacies, share-style plates and bold coastal flavours that match the panoramic backdrop.
The drinks program reflects the culinary ethos, offering a range of top-shelf Australian and international wines, a dedicated agave list, and beach-friendly cocktails designed for enjoyment from midday to moonlight.
Opening to the public from June 5, Haven marks a new benchmark for lifestyle dining on the Gold Coast — a destination where food, design, and oceanfront ambience meet. It’s more than a restaurant — it’s a rhythm, a mood, and a moment worth lingering over.
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Built up over more than a decade, Ravensdale Farm and Retreat blends luxury living, resort-style amenities and productive farmland across almost 50 hectares.
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When an estate has been carefully curated by its wealthy owners for more than a decade, the next custodian knows they’re in for a treat of a retreat.
Food-packaging entrepreneur Ted Nathan and his wife, Jenny, purchased the original 25ha Ravensdale Farm in Yarramalong Valley for $1.35 million 12 years ago according to title records.
Since then, the pair have reportedly invested more than $5.5 million to acquire several neighbouring parcels in order to create a contemporary compound now measuring more than 49ha.
Today’s Ravensdale Farm and Retreat, about 24kms from Wyong, is now a dual-estate 12-bedroom, 11-bathroom luxury landholding.
The property is expected to sell for about $30 million via an expressions of interest campaign with Cullen & Royle agents Deborah Cullen and Richard Royle.
Alongside the modern three-storey five-bedroom farmhouse, there is a long list of “must have” resort-style amenities and productive farmland primed to produce a passive income.
Framed by a 4m wraparound veranda, the sophisticated main residence has several outdoor spaces for homeowners and their guests to soak up the bucolic backdrop, lush paddocks and established gardens.
Inside, the homestead features multiple living spaces for grand scale entertaining inside and out, a library, a home office, private cinema, games room and accommodation designed for large families or a steady stream of weekend guests.
Custom made for hosting year round, the expansive estate also includes a sports bar with a commercial-grade kitchen, a championship size tennis court which can be transformed into an alfresco cinema when the mood strikes.
Additional spaces designed for fun include a sunken fire pit, a hidden garden with a European-inspired pétanque court, a pickle ball court and a private paddock dedicated to major events and functions.
There is also a separate second residence, Ravensdale Retreat, devoted to guest stays or potential short-term accommodation.
The bonus residence is set up to provide a fully self-contained experience outside of the main home when needed. It has a choice of bedrooms, a spacious living area, an outdoor pavilion, pizza deck, and its own pool.
Beyond its weekender credentials, Ravensdale Farm lives up to its name. A working farm, the estate has cattle infrastructure, fertile pastures featuring Kikuyu and Rhodes grasses complemented by high end irrigation and water systems, as well as land management systems designed for efficiency and long-term resilience.
The land can comfortably support cattle and horses – currently home to approximately 40 cows and calves, plus horses – and has productive fruit orchards, vegetable gardens, a chicken coop and a restored century-old barn.
Surrounded by the rolling green hills of the Yarramalong Valley, Ravensdale Farm and Retreat is approximately a 25-minute drive from Wyong and around 90 minutes from Sydney with coastal hotspots like Terrigal and The Entrance are within easy reach.
Ravensdale Farm and Retreat is on the market with a price guide of $30m via an expressions of interest campaign with Cullen Royle.
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