Meet Temple Hangars, The Northern Rivers’ Newest Slice Of Architectural Escapism

There's a new reason to head south of the border, and it comes in the shape of four hangars on a golden-lit ridgeline.

Tucked into the hills of Nashua in the Northern Rivers, Temple Hangars is the latest offering from Alita and Lawrence Temple, the duo behind the beloved Temple Farmhouse. Born as an extension of the property, the Hangars carry the same deep appreciation for the surrounding landscape into four individually designed suites—each one built not to compete with the hinterland, but to marry into it.

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Each Hangar has been positioned to capture sweeping valley views, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the landscape from every private courtyard. The design forgoes side windows entirely, giving guests complete privacy, but without losing a moment of that view.

Skylights pull natural light through the interiors by day and reveal the stars after dark, while thick, insulated steel wraps each space in a peaceful quiet. It's striking architecture that still knows when to step back, letting nature stay the centrepiece. 

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That restraint runs through every material choice too. Weathered timber, natural stone and hand-finished steel have been selected to endure, aligning the Temple Hangars with a build philosophy that favours permanence over trend. The result, years in the making, comes courtesy of a collaboration between the Temples, Byron Bay builders J&E Projects and interiors firm Studio Haus Co.

Each of the four Hangars carries its own distinct mood. Booyong sees dramatic arched form and rugged material mix giving it a bold, distinctly Australian character. Pepperberry takes the opposite approach, all soft curves and vaulted ceilings framing a courtyard pond for something more tranquil.

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Sassafras is the wildcard of the four, blending Japanese design cues with dense greenery for an interior that feels half-jungle, half-gallery. Rounding out the collection is Coolamon, the fully accessible suite, where a pared-back palette of pale timber and simple lines lean ever serene.

Beyond the private suites, a stone and reclaimed timber pavilion anchors the communal side of the stay. Fitted out with a barbeque, hot plates and full cooking facilities, it's built for long lunches and unhurried dinners, while a cedar hot tub and sauna sit nearby within the lush native gardens.

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Furnishings and finer details lean local throughout, with lighting from Christopher Boots, robes from The Bespoke Linen Co and skincare from Mullumbimby's own MUKTI woven into each space—a nod to the Northern Rivers' deep bench of makers, artists and craftspeople. 

Guests can book a single Hangar for a minimum two-night stay, or take over all four for a larger gathering. Days here are designed to unfold without much of a plan: mornings exploring nearby cafés and galleries, afternoons chasing waterfalls or diving into a good book, evenings back in the hot tub as the valley cools into dusk. 

Temple Hangars isn't seeking attention, and that's precisely the point. In a region already known for design-led escapes, it's a rare property where ambitious architecture still lets the landscape stay the main event.

Check out and check in to Booyong here, Pepperberry here, Sassafras here and Coolamon here.

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