Alstonville or Duck Creek Mountain? The village of Alstonville was originally known as "Duck Creek Mountain" after Duck Creek, which flows along the southern edge of town and eventually merges with Emigrant Creek and the Richmond River. The name was [...]
We love horses but I know not everyone agrees with us. My father used to say 'Why would anyone love an animal that is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle?!!' Horses at Alstonville Country Cottages We [...]
Visit the Seabird Rescue Centre at Ballina (and meet the turtles too) The Australian Seabird Rescue, Research, Rehabilitation and Coastal Education Centre in Ballina is a fun and interactive experience for people of all ages. http://www.seabirdrescue.org.au The community group delivers [...]
What do the colder nights mean to you? Here are a few of the things we love to do on the clear nights at Alstonville in the Byron Hinterland. Stargazing The sky above Alstonville Country Cottages is perfect for [...]
Looking for somewhere different to eat or drink? Top quality restaurants hidden in the hills and villages of the Hinterland? Or perhaps you would prefer to relax and listen to music at a low key pop up event in a local [...]
Did you know that Alstonville Country Cottages has a farm animal petting area? During your stay you and your family can feed and pet: the miniature goats, Muse and Aphrodite the Harlequin duck, Joker the guinea pigs, Bert and Ernie [...]
Did you know that Ballina Byron Gateway Airport has been expanded and upgraded? Stages 1 and 2 have been completed and stage 3 is due to be completed in mid 2019. $4.5 million from the NSW Government and $2.4 million [...]
We all want to have fun at the beach; luckily just moments away from Alstonville, the Ballina Shire has over 32km of golden sands, sheltered coves, spectacular surfing breaks and vast open beaches. There is a beach for everyone whether [...]
You are on that long awaited holiday break. You've had lazy mornings and read your book. Now you are looking for something different to do. What's your passion? What would you like to learn to do? Browse around an art [...]
More and more pet owners want to share their holidays with their best friends and so dogs, cats, birds, and even guinea pigs are seeing more of Australia! What must they be thinking the first time they feel the motion of [...]