A Nimbin Cabin Won Big At The NSW Tourism Awards—Step Inside To See Why

Friendly cows, gorgeous views and stargazing on steroids. A stay at Nightcap Cottage, just three minutes out of Nimbin, gives you all this and more.

The eco Airbnb is one of two sitting on a serene 10-acre permaculture farm in Wollumbin, a top location for those keen to explore the Northern Rivers region of NSW.

Named the winner of the Self-Contained Accommodation Category of the NSW Tourism Awards 2025, Nightcap Cottage’s eco-conscious design is something worth celebrating.

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The cabin was built from repurposed shipping containers, and the furniture and fencing is made from sustainable timber.

Inside, the one-bedroom space has a kind of vintage luxe vibe, with jade-coloured dining chairs, rattan detailing and vibrant wall art.

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Your queen bed was locally made and comes with bamboo linen, and an adjoining ensuite which uses solar-powered hot water.

Toddle out to the sustainably sourced hardwood deck, and you’ll find comfy seats overlooking the garden, plus a barbecue for firing up for burgers come snack time.

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There’s an outdoor fire pit to gather around while you do that stargazing we talked about, and the peeps that own this place can supply you with a fire pit kit on site for an additional fee if you need).

Book a stay here, and you’ll leave safe in the knowledge that you’ve given back to the environment around you.

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There are recycling and composting bins that support the hosts’ permaculture farm, and they’ve started an on-site carbon abatement initiative, in which they’re reforesting an acre of land along a local creek.

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All that’s left to do is pour yourself a glass of their pure, UV-treated rainwater—or a wine, there’s no judgement here—and say “cheers” to that.