Winter is the best time of year in the Byron Hinterland .. still warm enough to enjoy the beaches and bushwalking, but without the humidity.
Author: Kirsten
How to find us
We are located at 72 Charltons Road, Federal NSW 2480.
If you’re driving into Federal via Byron Bay or Lismore, just drive straight through the village and Charltons Road is the first right after Jaspers Corner (the little white wedding venue on the right).
Once you get on Charltons, you just drive until you hit the dirt, the road will go down a slight hill, and at the bottom is a fork in the road, our driveway is on the far right, see photos below for reference.



Just drive down the short driveway and Collett Cottage is to the right, please feel free to park in the carport and we’ll greet you upon arrival.
Collett Farm
We run Rural Machinery Repair Service from the farm, and keep old tractors and other machinery around the place, we occasionally run cattle on a few of the top paddocks, but not for long and only when our neighbouring farms need some extra space or to separate some of their cattle.
The rest of the farm is used for recreation, we have fruit trees, pecans and vegetable boxes for our own use, the presence of Mr Boags & Miss Myrtle , and there love of chicken prevents us from keeping chooks however!

Collett Park
Collett Park is 100 acres of gum plantation and a joint venture with State Forests.
Home to a large population of Koalas and other native species it will remain a wildlife sactuary for as long as we are custodians of the land, and long afterwards we hope.
The fire trails are well maintained to allow access to the park, these are available for walking, but bear in mind this is a journey for the adventurous, so let us know if you would like to take a look around and we will provide a map and some tips.
Through the centre of the park runs a naturally occurring spring fed creek which opens up to a large waterhole about 3/4 of the way down.
You might hear a number of unusual noises from the forest while staying at the cottage, in particular the birdlife and fighting Koalas, please don’t be alarmed, but if any critters are disturbing you please let us know and we will do our best to take care of it.
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Welcome
Picturesque property in the Byron Hinterland at Federal, set on 100 acres of gum plantation with natural waterways.
Located just 25 minutes from Byron Bay, 15 minutes from Bangalow, we are just 1km from Federal Village and the famous Doma Cafe. This is the perfect spot for a holiday .
If you are up here for a special event, Collett Cottage is the ideal place to stay and get ready for that special day. The cottage is fully equipped for all your needs, including full linen and towels, toiletries, tea and coffee, plus iron and ironing board, washing machine and drier, hairdryer etc .. (the full list is available here).
Take a look under Collett Cottage for more information on accommodation.
Contact Details
Telephone: +61 2 6688 4590
Mobile: 0407 435 259, or 0438 253 952
Email: collettfarm@gmail.com
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Home: 72 Charltons Road, Federal
Postal Address: PO Box 68, Federal 2480 NSW
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Collett Cottage
Light and airy self contained cottage
This 3 bedroom cottage on beautiful rural setting on 100 acres, is just 0.8kms from Federal Village.
Enough room for 6 adults or family groups, this is a 3 bedroom home with galley kitchen, open plan living and dining, with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
All bedrooms open out onto surrounding deck with views of well kept gardens.
Features include wood burning stove, alfresco dining, polished wood flooring throughout, carpeted bedrooms, freshly painted and decorated, with full appointed kitchen, bathroom & laundry.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Queen rooms, and 1 twin room
- Open plan lounge dining
- Wood stove with good supply of wood included
- Separate dining room opening out to sunny alfresco setting
- Fully equipped galley kitchen with new stove, fridge and dishwasher
- Cooking appliances including microwave, sandwich press, blenders etc
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Full laundry with washer and dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Beds fully made with spare linen with extra blankets, pillows, towels etc
- Board games and books
- Alfesco dining setting with BBQ and gas bottle
- Separate WiFi and Foxtel (including movies, and sport)