Federal
Federal is a small village, 25 minutes’ drive from Byron Bay or Bangalow. It has a general store, which really lives up to its name in providing practically everything from grocery items and liquor to fuel and a post office. Nearby is the long-defunct butcher shop, now a restaurant also offering accommodation
If you do venture out, Federal is close enough to the World Heritage rainforests and national parks for which the area is famous. Minyon Falls, Protestor Falls, the Nightcap National Park, Mt Warning and the Coolamon Scenic Drive are just some of the spectacular places you can visit during your stay.
While it may appear a sleepy country hamlet, Federal has a host population of sea-change baby boomers who have invented their own culture. For example, at the Federal Hall on the second Saturday evening of each month Reel Films shows a 16mm movie to much acclaim