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Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Dorroughby, NSW
  • Place, Minyon Falls
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Wategos Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lismore, NSW (LSY)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Whian Whian

When you stay at this cottage in Whian Whian, you'll be on a river and steps from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. .This cottage is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Minyon Falls and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Snows Gully Nature Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Minyon Falls - 15 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens - 26 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Belongil Beach - 42 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Main Beach - 42 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Wategos Beach - 46 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 34 min drive
  • Lismore, NSW (LSY) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Federal Doma Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Benilato Italian gelato & Vegan ice cream - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Namaste - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Mark Lane - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Café - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland

Come and unwind at Blue Fig Cottage, located at Nightcap Ridge in the Byron Bay Hinterland surrounded by the Nightcap National Park. Curl up by the fire or go for a walk around the 67 acres of the property, surrounded by rainforest and enjoy the plethora of bird and animal life at your doorstep. There are lots of amazing swimming spots a stones throw from the property - Boomerang Falls, Whian Whian Falls. Searching with friends? We can sleep up to 10 (12 with foldaway beds) on the property. We have a second cottage ‘Rose Gum’ which is the same layout as the Blue Fig as well as a rustic studio log cabin which sleeps 2.
Note: We can provide a foldaway for a fifth person if you specify upon booking.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Fig Cottage - Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway. The place is absolutely beautiful! It's decorated to perfection! The beds are super comfortable with beautiful linen, lush pillows, and electric blankets, along with a fireplace to keep the place warm and cozy. It is such a wonderful place to unwind with stunning views looking over immaculate lawns and peaceful rainforest. When we arrived, we met our friendly host, Nicholas, who was just leaving after popping in to turn our lights on and start our fire, so everything was warm and welcoming on our arrival. Nicholas gave us a quick rundown on what to do at the property, along with surrounding places we could visit…. though, honestly, once you're there, you really won't want to leave! We enjoyed walking around the property and rainforest track. We also had visits from a couple of wallabies and kookaburras. The kitchen was well supplied for you to be able to cook, with oil, paper towels, tea, coffee, and milk. It is about 20 minutes or so from the nearest small store, so be prepared and bring your food supplies like we did. We did go out for lunch on Saturday, but I could have just as easily stayed looking at that beautiful scenery all day. There are some beautiful books to read, along with plenty of classic DVDs and games. It's honestly the getaway everyone needs to have. We definitely could have stayed longer and will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

jane a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rain forest escape

Beautiful location deep in the Nightcap National Park. Plenty of birdlife and walking tracks. The gravel road was a surprise on first run to property however if you want that degree of seclusion it is worth it and we easily navigated it each day, even on a dark rainy night in a sedan. There is plenty to explore in the area. Each night we sat around the firepit listening to the sunset birdsong and star gazing. Appreciated the break from technology and, if needed, there was good reception at the front gate. Stayed seven nights during school holidays, would choose to stay longer outside that period. Well worth a visit, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect getaway

My wife and I stayed at Blue Fig Cottage for a few nights of drinking wine, reading books, and relaxing. It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Trina B., Tweed Heads

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity

We had an amazing, peaceful stay. The cottage was gorgeous. Sara started the log fire for us prior to our arrival so it was warm and cosy. The grounds were immaculate, such a beautiful view from the deck. I would highly recommend staying here. Just be mindful it’s too far to just pop out to the local shop so bring all the food you need as
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L., Grafton

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Escape

This property is amazing. Located in the National park and the accommodation is just beautiful. A great place to just relax and unwind. Fraser was a great host, who even had a welcoming fire for us. Thank you for ensuring our stay was special
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Cottage

Beautifully appointed cottage and well supplied for a holiday. We enjoyed the scenery, bird life, sitting on the deck and the fire place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent property uniquely placed on the edge of Rainforest, pinch yourself beauty in self imposed isolation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and place to chill out

The setting is beautiful and a great place to really unwind for a few days. The fire and marshmallows are a must and the bird life, amazing. Personally, I would love to see slightly more comfortable furniture so you can relax in the evenings instead of the wooden couch and seats.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly v.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a beautiful property. Excellent attention to detail.

Exceptional attention to detail (including the fresh marmalade and coffee). Beautifully designed and thoughtfully catered for. Did not need a thing. The fire was on upon arrival and I’ve never seen so many stars. The fire pit with beef and Guinness pie was exceptional. The only downside was that the weekend was too short. Will definitely be back. Thank you Fraser and Sara for your thoughtfulness and care.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Byron Hinterland Escape

Just a great escape from Brisbane - only 2 hours away. Limited internet coverage, off the grid. Perfect place to get away from it all for a few days. Lots of great walks nearby and on the property itself. Can understand why it has been recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and peaceful

A very special experience. Attention to detail was exceptional which a homely feel. Enjoyed the nature walks and the bird life. The owner greeted us on arrival and had made the fire ready to be enjoyed. On entry we were greeted with flowers on the table and all the comfort delights u would want for a relaxing getaway. Enjoyed the cottage at Night cap ridge and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to escape the busy city life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leah J.

More than just a weekend away

Fraser, Sara & Monty have created an awe inspiring retreat. Not only were they accommodating with our booking prior to our arrival, the arrival and our stay over was faultless. The cottage has such a quaint feeling it’s difficult not to fall in love with everything it offers. We enjoyed the little oasis away from our hectic, technology obsessed lives for some much needed respite. We recommend this stay for anyone looking to reset with nature and spend genuine in the company of their loved ones. We certainly intend to return when it’s next available to us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019