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Off-the-Grid Waterfalls
Adventure in Lowanna, North Coast, NSW, AU
I don’t think I have had such a close connection to nature until I had the privilege of staying at Lightstream Sanctuary, a cabin tucked away in the forests of Lowanna west of Coffs Harbour.
It’s not every day that you get your own private waterfall cascading into a glorious swimming hole below while birdsong echoes throughout the wonders of Wild Cattle Creek and the Little Nymboida River.
To refresh the soul, I dove straight into the depths of this magical swimming hole as sprays of cooling mist spun off the waterfalls sheer drop.
After spending many hours by this majestic natural wonder, I traced my steps back to a 50-year-old cabin which is entirely off the grid. It was a dream to watch the sunset as I sat in my secluded wood-heated bathtub with a glass of Two Tails wine, a local delicacy.
Time seems to all but stop here, no phone calls, no scrolling of social media just pure connection to nature.
It’s not every day that you get your own private waterfall cascading into a glorious swimming hole below while birdsong echoes throughout the wonders of Wild Cattle Creek and the Little Nymboida River.
To refresh the soul, I dove straight into the depths of this magical swimming hole as sprays of cooling mist spun off the waterfalls sheer drop.
After spending many hours by this majestic natural wonder, I traced my steps back to a 50-year-old cabin which is entirely off the grid. It was a dream to watch the sunset as I sat in my secluded wood-heated bathtub with a glass of Two Tails wine, a local delicacy.
Time seems to all but stop here, no phone calls, no scrolling of social media just pure connection to nature.
Things We Did
- Hike
- Waterfall
- Town
If you're craving a waterfall adventure, then you must visit Crystal Shower Falls at Dorrigo National Park.
It's not every day that you get to stay at a cabin in the middle of the forest and have your own waterfall only 20 minutes walk away!
Lowanna is one of the most chilled out country towns in the area surrounded by lush farmland, rainforest and magical rivers perfect for a day out exploring.
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