Serene Eco Cottage close to Nightcap National Park in New South Wales, Australia

This eco-cottage is located on seven acres of lush natural gardens on Terania Creek, close to The Channon in New South Wales, Australia. The property is close to national parks and within driving distance of spectacular beaches.

About 20 minutes away is Nightcap National Park, with its ancient World-Heritage rainforests which protect several threatened species such as the rufous scrub-bird, red goshawk, masked owl, and regent bowerbirds. It is home to the nightcap oak, which can grow up to 131 feet (40 meters) high. It is the land of the Bundjalung People, who have lived there for thousands of years and who still use the ceremonial and sacred sites throughout the park. Also within the park is Protesters Falls, a wispy and cascading waterfall only a short distance from the entrance to the park.

The Channon contains many permaculture and organic farms as well as macadamia and coffee plantations. On the second Sunday of each month, there is a crafts market which attracts many musicians and vendors from the area. There are many other markets in other areas such as the Channon Craft Market and ones in Bangalow, Byron Bay, and Mullumbimby.

Byron Bay, just under an hour away by car, is a famous surf spot and is also known for its scuba diving, whale watching, and laidback lifestyle. There are many businesses focused on the alternative, holistic, and cultural, as well as many artists, writers, and filmmakers. Surfers may sometimes even find themselves lucky enough to be sharing the water with pods of dolphins. Topless sunbathing on Byron’s spectacular beaches is also not uncommon. There is a vibrant nightlife in Byron with music most nights at the Beach Hotel, the Railway Friendly Bar, and the Great Northern.