Northern Rivers - Subtropical | New South Wales

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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Blackbutts Lookout, Border Ranges National Park

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4WD vehicle driving into Mount Warning National Park

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The Channon Craft Markets, Coronation park

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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

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