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

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Bathroom
Miscellaneous
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • 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

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that 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 that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 climbing and hiking.
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Dorroughby, NSW

What's nearby

  • Minyon Falls - 15 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens - 26 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Main Beach - 42 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 46 min drive - 52.5 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
  • ‪Espresso Unplugged - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Mark Lane - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Moonshine Coffee Roasters and Cafe-Federal NSW - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Wrens Rest - ‬16 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 26 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainforest Retreat | Fire, Stars & Birdsong | Byron Bay Hinterland on 16 May 2026 start from NZ$389, 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 3:00 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 2.1 mi (3.4 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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Clinton T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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

8/10 Good

Trina B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Guy H.

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

Gem

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly v.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

About the host

Hosted by Adam and Nick

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Former Sydney creatives Adam and Nick live on-site in a stunning old Queenslander at the other end of the property. Adam is an interior stylist with 20 years industry experience and loves to constantly update the cottages with subtle styling touches to make guests feel at home.
We'll give you plenty of space to enjoy all that Nightcap has to offer, but we're also on hand if you need anything.

Why they chose this property

Nightcap Ridge allows you to slow down and escape from the world. Watching birds from your cottage, take a long bath or star gaze by your own private campfire. A perfect romantic holiday, or a catch-up with friends. With three accommodation options on-site, all separate and private from one another, there's also the option to hire all three for a larger group holiday.

What makes this property unique

Nightcap Ridge offers the rare opportunity to stay inside a world heritage-listed National Park. Nightcap National Park has numerous animals, birds and plants unique to the park itself. While we're deep in the bush, there's still plenty of space - our generous lawns are a perfect spot for picnics, ambles and star gazing.

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