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

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of a dense forest.
A two-story house with a gabled roof, surrounded by dense forest.
A signpost with 'NIGHTCAP RIDGE' written on it, surrounded by dense greenery and tall trees.
A cozy living room with a large window, a wicker chair, a sofa with cushions, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of greenery through an open window.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Dorroughby, NSW
  • Place, Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Wategos Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lismore, NSW (LSY)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Whian Whian

Located in Whian Whian, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. The Channon Gallery and Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Nimbin Markets and Bangalow Market. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Dorroughby, NSW

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, NSW (LSY) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Threeways Of The Valley - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪Mark Lane - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Namaste - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Café - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Moonshine Coffee - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland on 11 Nov 2026 start from AU$998, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Snows Gully Nature Reserve. Minyon Falls and Rocky Creek Dam are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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