MINIMUM stay of 2 days. .... NOTE***
Christmas Vacations & School Holidays. - 3 to 5 + day bookings are preferred -

Arrival time. midday
Departure time midday
These times may be negotiable - depending on other bookings.

Extending your stay - may sometimes be possible. Enquire with owners directly .

Wind your way down for 1 km, through the paddocks on "Yoorala" - a large working beef property in the Byron Hinterland at Federal.
Arriving to enjoy the seclusion, peace and quiet of a -family friendly- farm cottage named Mara-Joy.
Built in 2006, " Mara-Joy" Cottage is very spacious--
(140sq.m- see floor plan in the photos)
It has an open-plan design and is very light and airy.
The Cottage has a very large kitchen, dining and sitting area.

There is also a large morning sun room/TV/Family room. (8m x 5m )
Perfect for those escaping the southern cold winters
- Both the sitting areas and outdoor verandah have extensive farmland vistas where you can marvel at our amazing sunsets.

The cottage sleeps 4 persons in 2 bedrooms. Perfect for Mum, Dad and kids
One bedroom with 1 Queen bed and 2 single beds in bedroom 2.
The 1 bathroom has a combination shower/toilet/and laundry.
A second toilet is in the recently restored "outdoor dunny"

We appreciate knowing some brief details of our expected guests, i.e childrens ages and place of departure.

We are open to family gathering and can provide limited extra sleeping options
- by prior negotiation only.
The number of visitors permitted at the property must not be such, as may conflict with the residential amenities.

* Separate Bedroom/studio $100 per night - Queen bed -sleep couple

* K/Single day-bed in the cottage family room - 1 person
**** Per night charges of $50 per adult/ $25 per child apply




To preserve our grass -
Guests car - park alongside cottage inside property perimeter.
Visitors cars - park outside stone wall by Grid.

If you want some personal space -You have the ability to spread out and find a quiet (sunny) spot indoors or outdoors - to read, gaze or just contemplate.

Workshop and conference attendees enjoy the peace and tranquillity after a long day.

The large covered outdoor deck (facing north) with BBQ facilities has spectacular views to the Nightcap Ranges and Congdon Falls.

Fencing between houses ensures the personal privacy for all.

Flat areas of lawn around the cottage are eminently suitable for kids to run and play.

Guests have access to the farm house heated swimming pool between the hours of 10am to 6pm. Feel free to wander past and enjoy the special views from the pool.
Pool swimming hours may be negotiable. Normal pool rules apply. No glass etc.

This is a working farm with animals.
For your personal safety - Please
Keep off any rock or wood structures or farm machinery
Do not venture onto farm paddocks without first checking with owners
Farm safety information will be given ..and you will be advised of possible risks.
i.e... . cows, ticks, snakes... etc etc.

The owners live on-site in the original 100 year homestead located approximately 70 metres away.
- NO DRONES to be flown on property. Please respect our privacy and privacy of our neighbours.
Due to the topography of the land - sounds travel great distances through the valleys - quiet time after 11pm please.

The cottage used to be a short 5 minutes drive from Federal Village but because of a large landslip there is now a 15 minute detour.
This is expected to be completed by end May 2024
The cottage is 1 km from roads and traffic, on a long private driveway.
You will weave your way over 5 cattle grids.

You may also encounter very friendly and inquisitive cattle in the paddocks - also hugging the warm bitumen strips.
Tooting and yelling will generally move them off.

In the mornings be woken up by birds and kookaburras and on occasion -when he is in residence -the "bellowing" of our Koala bear. .. Gone "walk-a-bout" lately

Sorry -NO PETS.

When the road is fixed in May - you are only 5 minutes away from :
*Federal Village Store/Bottleshop/Cafes
*The popular and famous Doma Cafe-which is open daily for breakfast and lunch.
*Jasper Corner and its wedding venue facilities.
*Federal Hall and its monthly Saturday night movies with Hall dining.

Centrally located -you are also only
*A 15 minute drive to the village of Clunes Store/Bottleshop/Cafe
and the longstanding local Butcher Shop.
*15 minutes to the quaint town of Mullumbimby
*20 mins to Bangalow with a plethora of cafes, restaurants, fashion stores.
*30 mins to "The Farm" - Blue Ducks Restaurant/Cafe -and farm attractions for children and adults.
*35 minutes to the beaches and delights of Byron Bay.
*Take a further 10 min drive north onto Brunswick Heads - with its lovely river, hotel, cafes and stores - great for children and adults.
Go south to BrokenHead/Lennox Head/Ballina.

We are also a short drive to many diverse natural and scenic attractions in the area such as:

Minyon Falls/Nightcap Range National Park/Whian Whian State Forrest
Rocky Creek Dam.
Macadamia Castle
Crystal Castle
Nimbin

Each Sunday (and other times -check local papers) there are markets to enjoy -with good food and entertainment in abundance.

Enjoy your stay.