REGION: Northern Rivers - Subtropical NSW

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Scattered throughout the Northern Rivers are dozens of delightful towns, villages, and rural hamlets. There are classic country hotels, cafes and guesthouses and an abundance of fetes, fairs and festivals.

The region's cultural mix has produced a vibrant and exuberant regional identity, with thriving visual and performing arts communities. Food lovers will find a new taste sensation at every turn - with an almost unlimited choice of eating houses and dining styles.

Accommodation for visitors is equally diverse. There are historic country pubs, backpacker hostels, nature-based retreats and scores of oceanfront and rainforest camping grounds, holiday parks and motels Northern Rivers - the perfect place to 'drop in and drop out'.

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Tourist info

National Park Information

  • National Parks and Wildlife Information Centre
    102 George St,
    The Rocks, Sydney, NSW 2000
  • www.npws.nsw.gov.au
  • Ph: 1300 361 967 or (02) 9585 6444
 

Parks/Reserves

  • Mount Warning NP
  • Nightcap NP
  • Border Ranges NP

latest stories

Majestic Views and Travels At Minyon Falls (Northern NSW)

bushspices | 2008-09-21 | The area from the Goldcoast to Byron Bay is a good place to experience the (arguably) best of the beaches and rainforest that the east coast of Australia has to offer. For a great day trip pack your water bottles and pack lunch for a trek down to Minyon Falls in the Nightcap National Park, New South Wales. | read more

A Taste of Australia

bushspices | 2008-08-22 | Native Australia through the eyes of a food enthusiast... | read more

Alstonville

cwoodhead | 2008-05-08 | Alstonville is a historical village set in the heart of macadamia and avocado orchards, close to the beaches of the north coast of New South Wales. | read more

Bangalow, New South Wales

JB | 2008-01-31 | Bangalow is a popular location not far from Byron Bay and Lennox Head offering a change of scenery for travellers. | read more

 

top stories

Ballina Playcentre

Emma | 2008-02-16 | Ballina playcentre is a great way to entertain the kids on a rainy day... | read more

Majestic Views and Travels At Minyon Falls (Northern NSW)

bushspices | 2008-09-21 | The area from the Goldcoast to Byron Bay is a good place to experience the (arguably) best of the beaches and rainforest that the east coast of Australia has to offer. For a great day trip pack your water bottles and pack lunch for a trek down to Minyon Falls in the Nightcap National Park, New South Wales. | read more

A Taste of Australia

bushspices | 2008-08-22 | Native Australia through the eyes of a food enthusiast... | read more

Bangalow, New South Wales

JB | 2008-01-31 | Bangalow is a popular location not far from Byron Bay and Lennox Head offering a change of scenery for travellers. | read more

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Main Attractions

  • Ballina
  • Border Ranges National Park
  • Byron Bay
  • Evans Head
  • Lismore
  • Mount Warning National Park
  • Nightcap National Park
  • Nimbin
  • Thursday Plantation
  • Tropical Fruit World
  • Tweed Heads

editors picks

Majestic Views and Travels At Minyon Falls (Northern NSW)

bushspices | 2008-09-21 | The area from the Goldcoast to Byron Bay is a good place to experience the (arguably) best of the beaches and rainforest that the east coast of Australia has to offer. For a great day trip pack your water bottles and pack lunch for a trek down to Minyon Falls in the Nightcap National Park, New South Wales. | read more

A Taste of Australia

bushspices | 2008-08-22 | Native Australia through the eyes of a food enthusiast... | read more

Bangalow, New South Wales

JB | 2008-01-31 | Bangalow is a popular location not far from Byron Bay and Lennox Head offering a change of scenery for travellers. | read more

Ballina Playcentre

Emma | 2008-02-16 | Ballina playcentre is a great way to entertain the kids on a rainy day... | read more

Alstonville

cwoodhead | 2008-05-08 | Alstonville is a historical village set in the heart of macadamia and avocado orchards, close to the beaches of the north coast of New South Wales. | read more

 

 

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