Family-friendly holiday rentals in Northern Rivers

The Cottage @ Vintage Green Farm

Tucked away in lush subtropical gardens, The Cottage is a lovingly restored dairy bails set on a 50 acre farm in the hills of the Byron Bay hinterland. With its own private swimming hole and surrounded by birdsong and native wildlife, this tranquil hideaway is perfect for those seeking rest, reconnection, and nature. Located just 10 minutes from The Channon and Nimbin, and 20 minutes to Lismore, the cottage is a perfect base for exploring the region’s markets, waterfalls and rainforest trails.

Family · Indoor spaces · Cleanliness

Cob Cabin-Sacred Earth Farm

COB CABIN: step back in time with this beautiful rustic build; lime rendered earthen cob walls, local timbers, antique Indian doors, stone bath. A profoundly peaceful healing place amongst nature. Exclusive (ie no other guests on property) and secluded getaway; luxury King size bed (or 2 singles). Romantic out door bath, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor BBQ, fire pit. Nestled deep in the caldera at the base of Boarder Ranges with stunning panoramic views of MT Warning. WIFI NOW InStalled!

Indoor spaces · Family · Hospitality

‘the cubby’ @Glenessi Highlands

Stay riverside on a historic working farm in the Orara Valley, home to friendly Scottish Highland Cattle Paddle the river, light the campfire, cast a line or simply unwind under starry skies Surrounded by bush & rolling farmland, birds, native wildlife & country calm, Glenessi Highlands is only minutes from pristine waterfalls, forest walks & quiet charm of country villages 30-40mins to Coffs Harbour & the many beaches along this beautiful coastline Insta & FB: glenessi.highlands

Family · Kitchen · River

Hillview Dairy- A warm welcome! Highland Farm Cows

Hillview Highland Cows-Nestled on a small ridge Hillview Dairy Barn circa 1887 overlooks the stunning escarpment of Mt Tallebudgera, Currumbin Creek and the farming Valley landscape. 🐮 Daily Cow and 🐴 Horse feeding at 4pm. 🐓 Chickens 🐶 Farm dogs 🧑‍🌾 Fresh Fruit to pick from our orchard STR GCCC PCA/2023/228 Over a hundred years the Old Dairy Bales has sat as part of the fabric of a thriving Dairy Farm in the spectacular Gold Coast Hinterland. Surrounded by acres of Farmland.

Family · Kitchen · Quiet

Farmhouse in the Condamine Gorge

Beautiful Whole Farmhouse in the Condamine Gorge near Killarney and Queen Mary Falls. Great place for families to be families without TV and WIFI. Lots of swings in trees, creeks, gentle cows in paddocks, outdoor and indoor fireplaces with spectacular views up and down the gorge. Located in the beautiful Scenic Rim under two hours drive from Brisbane. There is also currently no mobile reception (plus for some, negative for others!), but there is a free landline phone.

Family · Kitchen · Wi-Fi

Intimate Rainforest Retreat With Private Sauna

Welcome to Tallowwood House at Koru Sabi Lodge where you can relax in your own private sauna; stargaze from the outdoor bath or get cozy inside by the fireplace. See more pictures and videos on our IG: @koru_sabi_lodge If your dates aren't available, book our sister cabin, Pine House on the same property. You are: - 5 mins to the General Store & Natural Wine Shop - 15 to the nearest beach - 20 to Brunswick Heads - 30 to Byron Bay - 40 to Gold Coast airport

Family · Indoor spaces · Accuracy

Bonville Bush Retreat

Architecturally designed house set on 5 acres of private Australian bush. Conveniently located just; 20 minutes to Bellingen. 15 minutes to Coffs Harbour airport. 10 minutes to Sawtell. 5 minutes to Bonville international golf course. Enjoy swimming in nature with direct access to Bonville creek running across the rear of the property. Finnish sauna suitable for 6 persons with outdoor shower. Pets allowed on request. Note that there is no boundary fencing.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Cleanliness

Unique River front log house

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Pecan Palms log house is positioned next to the sandy bottomed Orara river, known for Bass fishing and crystal clear waters making it the ideal location to fish, canoe and swim. If wildlife watching and bushwalking is more your thing you can enjoy long walks through the 40 year old pecan orchards, Palm tree plantations and the Australian bush that surrounds the house on the 100 acre property.

Family · Kitchen · Nearby

Mountain Top Lodge Nimbin

Welcome to Mountain Top Lodge, the perfect luxury escape to the hinterland of northern NSW. If chilling out in a tranquil homestead set on a lush hillside, surrounded by avocado and mango trees listening to the sounds of the waterfall sounds like what you need then look no further. Congratulations to Mountain Top Lodge for just being featured on the latest 2026 Airbnb marketing campaign! 👏🏼

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Getting around

Secluded Magical Rainforest Retreat

Cross the bridge and enter a magical paradise. Set amongst trees, perched in a tropical oasis is this romantic and secluded cabin overlooking the creek. Beautifully decorated interior with a Balinese feel, Complete with fully equipped kitchen, outdoor breakfast bar, wifi, Netflix, cozy wood fire for winter and cooling air conditioning for summer. Escape to this magical paradise.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Nearby

Named top 4 beach shack in Stay Awhile Magazine.

A place to slow down. Step through the front door and be greeted by the ocean — and a beautiful welcome hamper waiting for you. The Slow is a newly renovated 1940s, absolute beachfront beach shack in Wooli, NSW. Almost every window frames the ocean, with the most magical moment being sunrise from the bedroom.

Kitchen · Family · Layout

Firefly at Big Bluff Farm

“We are the team at Big Bluff Farm, nestled in the beautiful NSW Hinterland. We pour our hearts into every stay and love sharing this special property with guests from near and far. If you’d like to stay connected with life on the farm, come find us on social media — just search Big Bluff”

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