Aurora House
A restored 1881 homestead on St Helena Ridge, sleeping up to 12.
Perched high above the Byron Bay hinterland and surrounded by 52 private acres, Aurora House is a country estate built for gathering. Originally one of the region’s first homesteads and beautifully restored, it keeps the proportions of a grand old country house while the interiors are unmistakably of today. The views run long over the coast and the hinterland, and the sense of space is rare this close to Byron Bay.
A historic homestead, reimagined
The homestead has been renovated to keep its old-world proportions while adding the comforts of modern living. Generous living and dining areas give everyone room to come together, and large windows pull the landscape back into the house at every turn. The kitchen is the centre of it: slow breakfasts before everyone scatters for the day, long dinners once they are all back. In the cooler months the stone fireplace makes the house just as inviting for a winter stay.
Features and amenities
Set across 52 acres of farmland and rainforest, with panoramic views from Lennox Head to Mount Warning and out to the Pacific.
- 20-metre pool with pavilion and sun loungers
- Two outdoor baths in ceramic and copper, plus a full-size indoor bath
- Stone fireplace in the homestead, fire pit outdoors
- Indoor and outdoor entertaining areas
- Fully equipped kitchen, dining area and study
- Dishwasher, fridge, coffee machine, toaster
- Bluetooth sound system and TV
- Ceiling fans, portable heater, iron
- Linen and bath towels supplied
- Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking
- Washing machine in the pool pavilion for small personal loads; laundromats in Bangalow and Byron Bay for larger ones
The accommodation
Twelve guests across five bedrooms, split between the main Homestead and a separate Japanese-inspired guest Pod.
In the Homestead
- Master Suite — four-poster queen bed with private ensuite
- Second bedroom — queen bed with views
- Third bedroom — queen bed, powder room
- Upstairs Loft — queen bed and two king singles
In the Pod
- Queen bedroom with its own ensuite and stone bath
- Separate lounge with a pull-out sofa bed
Four bathrooms and ensuites plus a powder room serve the property. The Pod sits apart from the main house, which suits grandparents, a second couple, or anyone who wants a door of their own without being cut off from the group.
Where it sits
Private, but not remote.
- Cape Byron Distillery — 5 minutes
- Bangalow village — 8 minutes
- Byron Bay town centre — 10 minutes
- Ballina Airport — 27 minutes
From here you can explore national parks and walking trails, surf the breaks or kayak with dolphins, ride horses along the beach or take a food tour — or stay exactly where you are and enjoy 52 private acres to yourselves.
Aurora House is a place for families and friends to spend meaningful time together. The property is not available for parties, weddings, events or functions, and only registered guests may stay there.
Aurora House is managed by Beach Houses of Byron. Call (02) 6684 7471 or email info@beachhousesofbyron.com.au