Cycling in the Byron Hinterland
Ballina Skatepark Spring is a wonderful time to explore the Byron Hinterland and Ballina coastline by bicycle. Fun for all the family. The comprehensive bicycle tracks around Ballina are perfect for all ages. Cycle along North wall out to the entrance of the Richmond River or follow the tracks along North Creek at Ballina. The cycleways are now extended towards Lennox Head with some magnificent views and plenty of coffee or picnic spots to take in on your way. Check out the cycle tracks on the Ballina Visitors website www.discoverballina.com Don't have room for a bike? Visit www.thebicycleemporium.com.au for all [...]
Relocating to the Northern Rivers, NSW?
Thinking of relocating and moving to Northern NSW? Come and stay at Alstonville Country Cottages. A peaceful home from home experience while you explore the area. Our self contained cottages are situated in a perfect location to explore both the Byron Hinterland and coastal area as you search for your perfect new home. We are an easy drive to the coast of Ballina, Lennox, Byron and also to the inland villages of Federal, Newrybar and Lismore and so many more. We have lived in the area for thirty years and believe its a wonderful place to live, bring up children or retire to. [...]
Dog friendly accommodation on Byron Hinterland- Alstonville Specials!
The crisp sunny days of winter on the Byron Hinterland are just wonderful for walking, whether its on the dog friendly beaches or hiking through the rainforests. Bring your best friend and stay at our dog friendly accommodation. At Alstonville Country Cottages you have the best of both worlds. Within easy reach is the wild unspoilt Patches beach at South Ballina. The beach stretches for miles with wonderful sand dunes for picnics, great fishing and its dog friendly too! There are miles of beaches to enjoy. Seven Mile Beach at Lennox Head or the beaches along the Richmond River at Ballina are [...]
Red Cedar Cutters of Duck Creek
The Big Scrub was the largest area of subtropical rainforest in eastern Australia. It was dominated by the Red Cedar or Red Gold as it was often referred to, which was sought so eagerly by the early cedar cutters for its fine quality timber. It covered much of what is now Byron Bay and Lismore in the Northern Rivers of NSW and was estimated to cover 75,000 hectares of subtropical rainforest associated with the Mount Warning volcanics. It was then intensively cleared for agriculture in the 1900's. Only a few remnants survived the clearing with less than 1% now existing. At Alstonville [...]
Winter Special offers!
Winter Specials! Come and enjoy the wonders of the Byron Hinterland in winter! Less people, beautiful, clear, calm days perfect for walking or cycling. Bring your children! Bring your dogs! Bring your bikes! Stay three days or more and your pet has a holiday for free! Mid week specials in August! Stay 4 nights pay for 3! The whales are still passing close to the headlands. Plenty of events happening in the area in August from Byron Writers Festival to Gourmet Food Festival in Ballina. Watch this Space!
Winter on Byron Hinterland
The winter weather is fabulous here on the Byron Bay Hinterland. The clear days make the view of the ocean from the cottages all the clearer. Ballina wall just down the road is an excellent spot to whale watch or just take a walk or cycle along the coastal path. In the evening rug up and sit around the fire pit, looking at the stars or cook up some pizzas on the wood fired oven. If you're thinking of a winter break on the Byron Hinterland, see our accommodation page or contact us for more info.