Rose Gum Cottage, Eco-Luxe, Byron Hinterland

Rose Gum Cottage is a luxury 'off grid' offering at Nightcap Ridge. The cottage has an elevated position overlooking expansive lawns, rainforest, lily ponds and stars by night. Nightcap Ridge is a 70 acre eco destination within the World Heritage Listed Nightcap National Park, in the Byron Hinterlands. The property has 3 cottages, privately positioned for guest enjoyment. Food menu and massage services available. Rose Gum Cottage is a spacious and luxury two bedroom cottage designed to provide guests with a unique travel experience surrounded by nature. The cottage includes a large indoor wood burning fire, free standing claw foot bath, large covered verandah with great views, fire pit area and a complete kitchen including full size fridge, gas oven, cook top and 6 person kitchen table. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans and french doors leading onto the front verandah which overlooks manicured lawns, rainforest and lily ponds. The bathroom includes a separate shower and 1.9m long free standing bath with a view. Heating can be drawn into the bathroom from the indoor fire to provide a perfect long bath on the colder nights. A separate WC is located close to the bathroom. Nightcap Ridge is more than just accommodation, the property has so much to offer including walks through the many rainforest tracks, swims in Boomerang Creek or an evening campfire under the stars. The property provides a complete 'off grid' experience and no connection with the outside world, our power is created by solar and fresh spring water from the National Park provides guests with pure mountain spring water. There are over 75 fruit and nut trees on the property, and a kitchen garden to pick seasonal ingredients. More than 60+ bird species enjoy the grounds of Nightcap Ridge. Please note the cottage is set up with a DVD player and TV with a selection of DVDs are supplied. Satellite internet access can be provided for an additional $50 however for a complete digital detox we recommend guests enjoy an internet free stay. Chef prepared meals are available including camppots, oven bakes, grazing boxes and locally made gelato. The grounds of the property are there to explore, including the kitchen garden and orchards. Management will always be on site so if you ever need anything please just ask. We understand your privacy and let you enjoy your escape as you want. Nightcap Ridge is about escaping your busy normal life. With 8,000 hectares of World Heritage National Park surrounding the property it provides guests with a disconnection from the real world and the ability to truly relax and reflect with the sounds of nature. Whilst remote guests can still enjoy the beauty of the Byron Hinterland with 15-30min drives taking you to the local attractions and famous villages that makes up this unique part of the world. You will need a car to explore the area. The closest airports are Lismore (30mins) Ballina (45mins) and Gold Coast (1hr 25mins). As an extra guests can also be collected from Ballina or Lismore airports by Helicopter and flown via Byron/Waterfalls to their cottage at Nightcap Ridge. Ballina or Lismore airports in a helicopter if you would prefer. Nightcap Ridge is situated only 3kms from the areas largest waterfall Minyon Falls, in addition Whian Whian Falls is only 10-15mins drive away and provides an exceptional swimming experience under the waterfall. Guests love to eat at Doma Cafe in Federal which has amazing sushi, salads and burgers, further eating treats include Harvest in Newybar, Flock in Lismore or The Loft in Lismore. For pub food the Dunoon Sports Club has a courtesy bus to/from Nightcap Ridge and serves food daily from 5pm-9pm. Great coffee can be grabbed from the General Store in Clunes or Moonshine Coffee Roasters in Federal.