Aurora House

Perched high on St Helena Ridge and surrounded by 52 private acres, Aurora House is an extraordinary Byron Bay Hinterland estate made for gathering, slowing down and spending time together. Originally built in 1881 and beautifully restored, the historic homestead combines the character and soul of a grand country residence with considered contemporary interiors, sweeping coastal and hinterland views and an incredible sense of space.

Sleeping up to 12 guests across the main Homestead and a separate Japanese-inspired guest Pod, Aurora House is particularly special for extended families, two families travelling together or multigenerational holidays. There’s room to gather when you want to be together and plenty of private spaces to retreat to when you don’t.

Inside, the beautifully restored Homestead celebrates its history while feeling relaxed and comfortable for modern family holidays. Character features sit alongside an eclectic collection of furnishings, artwork and contemporary finishes, giving each space its own personality. Generous living and dining areas provide plenty of room for everyone to come together, while large windows draw your attention back to the surrounding landscape at every opportunity.

At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen designed for shared meals and easy entertaining. Mornings can begin slowly over breakfast and coffee before everyone heads their separate ways for the day, while evenings bring the group back together for long dinners and conversation. During the cooler months, the impressive stone fireplace makes the Homestead an equally inviting place for a winter escape.

The Master Suite features a four-poster queen bed and private ensuite. Two additional bedrooms each offer a queen bed, while the upstairs Loft includes a queen bed and two king singles. Together with the separate Guest Pod, the flexible sleeping arrangement comfortably accommodates groups of up to 12 while giving families and friends plenty of room to spread out.