Lyrebird Cottage in Barrington Tops wilderness

Lyrebird Cottage is located alongside the pristine World Heritage listed Barrington Tops National Park. Spend your time surrounded by blue gums and enjoy the amazing wildlife! Spot wildlife including king parrots, pademelons, kookaburras, brush turkeys, lyrebirds and more! Go bushwalking and explore the sub-tropical rainforest, river and local waterholes. Swim in Crystal Pool, play tennis or just sit and relax on your balcony. It is a special place to get away from it all! The space LYREBIRD COTTAGE - BARRINGTON WILDERNESS COTTAGES Guests have access to the entire cottage. Our cottage is very comfortable with a modern kitchen and bathroom. The bathroom has a shower. The main bedroom has a queen-sized bed. The staircase takes you up to the loft which has 3 beds - two single beds and a bunk bed with a double and single. The open plan living space has a high raked ceiling with kitchen, dining table, lounge, TV and DVD. The balcony with outdoor table and chairs overlooks the bush and stately blue gum trees. Guests will be entertained by the abundant bird and wildlife. There are books, DVDs, children's toys and board games to keep the family entertained.i There is no mobile phone coverage in the cottage however there is Wi-Fi access available at the communal gazebo area about 25m in front of cottage for phone calls/messages or emergency use (not for gaming, streaming or downloading). Kitchen has a refrigerator and a stove top with 4 gas burners. There is no oven but there is a microwave. Guest access Barrington Wilderness Cottages are only accessible by car. Lyrebird Cottage (No 8 Corker Row) has a single carport and additional guest parking is available just outside the entrance gate. The nearest town is Dungog, a 40-minute drive away. The Chichester State Forest and Allyn River are accessible on unsealed roads suitable for 2-wheel drive vehicles. Other things to note Barrington Wilderness Cottages are spaced in 4 private rows adjacent to World Heritage Rainforest within a spectacular bush setting. The cottages are self-contained although there are additional shared facilities including a tennis court and BBQ areas. It is only a 5-10 minute walk from the cottages to the beautiful Crystal Pool swimming hole. The Blue Gum Loop is an easily accessible 3.9km / 1-1.5hr walking track or you can venture further along the Williams River passing below gigantic trees, fascinating undergrowth, small waterfalls to the beautiful Pool of Reflection (approx. 3hr return). For the more adventurous, head up to Rocky Crossing (16.9km / 5-6hrs return) to experience dense rainforest, waterfalls and fresh water swimming holes or even plan to hike up into the unique alpine snow gum forests at the 'Tops' or go mountain biking in the local State Forests. Lyrebird Cottage provides a perfect place for couples or families to experience a relaxing and yet invigorating holiday in a sensational natural setting. Registration Details Exempt