Northern Rivers Information

Explore other great holiday locations in Northern Rivers.

• Alstonville

Away from the coast, the Shire's lush hinterland is punctuated by pioneer settlements like Teven, Tintenbar and Knockrow, where you... read more

• Angourie

The charming seaside village of Angourie, 5 kilometres south of Yamba, is at the northern tip of Yuraygir National Park, which has one of... read more

• Ashby

Travelling north on the Pacific Highway, you will turn left into Watts Lane and follow the signs along the scenic drive towards Ashby... read more

• Ballina

The town of Ballina, centred on an island at the mouth of the Richmond River, is surrounded by 32 kilometers of white, sandy beaches and... read more

• Bangalow

Bangalow is located 10 minutes south west of Byron Bay and is a delightful nineteenth century streetscape of tall verandah-clad buildings... read more

• Barneys Point

Barney's Point Bridge crosses the Tweed River from East Banora Point to Fingal and Kingscliff. read more

• Barretts Creek

Barretts Creek is located on Coaldale Road, off the Clarence Way, heading north out of Grafton towards Baryulgil. Nearby are state forests... read more

• Bentley

The tiny settlement of Bentley, 23 kilometres north-west of Lismore on the Kyogle Road, has become recognised throughout Australia for its... read more

• Bexhill

Bexhill (initially the Bald Hill cedar camp) is located 9 kilometres north-east of Lismore along the Bangalow Road. It was a more important... read more

• Bilambil

Bilambil Heights is located on the western side of Tweed Heads South, and to the north of Terranora. Bilambil Heights covers an area of... read more

• Billinudgel

Billinudgel is located approximately 15 minutes drive north from Byron Bay, 5 minutes inland from Ocean Shores. It is the home of Humble... read more

• Blaxlands Creek

Blaxlands Creek is on the Armidale Road, south of Coutts Crossing. It is approximately half way between Coutts Crossing and Nymboida... read more

• Blue Knob

Blue Knob is 7 kilometres north of Nimbin and a 35 minute scenic drive from Lismore and 40 minutes from Murwillumbah. Drive through Nimbin... read more

• Border Ranges National Park

A Word Heritage Listed rainforest, the Border Ranges lies on the New South Wales/Queensland border. It encompasses 31,729 hectares of scenic... read more

• Braunstone

The village of Braunstone is on the Orara Way, south of Grafton. read more

• Bray Park

Bray Park is a suburb of Murwillumbah on the Kyogle Road leading out to Mount Warning, Uki and Kyogle. read more

• Broadwater

The site of one of the early settlement on the Richmond River, Broadwater is a bustling, active town which is centred around the sugar mill... read more

• Broken Head

Broken Head Nature Reserve is 98 hectares in size and encompasses superb headlands with steep rainforest clad slopes sweeping down to secluded... read more

• Brooms Head

Brooms Head is one of those distinctive beachfront villages that are becoming rare. Originally known as Cakora Point, the name Brooms Head... read more

• Brunswick Heads

Located at the mouth of the Brunswick River, Brunswick Heads is one of a string of small villages along the coast between Byron Bay and... read more

• Brushgrove

Located on the southern tip of Woodford Island, the largest river island in the Southern Hemisphere, Brushgrove is just one kilometre off... read more

• Burringbar

Turning west off the Tweed Valley Way, the traveller will find the village of Burringbar has retained its rural charm. Stop and have a cuppa... read more

• Byrill Creek

Mebbin National Park is a 40 minutes drive south of Murwillumbah and about an hour north of Nimbin. It is a relatively new park and was... read more

• Byron Bay

From humble beginnings, Byron Bay underwent many transitions from dairy farming to major meat exporter, followed by sand mining and whaling... read more

• Byron Bay Area

Byron Bay is a popular beach resort and offers an alternative lifestyle. Renowned for its pristine white sand surfing beaches and surrounding... read more

• Cabarita Beach

With large areas of protected wetlands, Cabarita has only limited development, creating a quiet, relaxed holiday atmosphere. Bounded by... read more

• Carnham

Mount Carnham is located south west of Baryulgil, not far from the Clarence River. read more

• Carrs Island

Carrs Island is located on the Clarence River, near Grafton City. read more

• Casino

Casino is a part of the beautiful Richmond Valley. Its sub-tropical climate is not only tempting to holiday makers but also perfect for... read more

• Cawongla

Cawongla is an unusual name which combines Campbell, the name of the area's first white settler, and 'Wonga', an Aboriginal... read more

• Chatsworth Island

The village of Chatsworth Island lies on the bank of the north Arm of the Clarence River just south of the Mororo Bridges. Last century... read more

• Chillingham

The village of Chillingham at Crystal Creek is the gateway to Springbrook National Park in Queensland and the truly amazing Natural Bridge... read more

• Chinderah

Chinderah is an historic village stretched along the wide lower reaches of the Tweed River and provides a good standard of caravan parks... read more

• Clarence River

The Clarence River being the largest river on the eastern seaboard lends itself particulary well to estuary fishing. From its birth place... read more

• Clarenza

Clarenza is a small residential community at the southern entrance to Grafton. This township is used as a high level flood detour and Grafton... read more

• Clothiers Creek

Clothiers Creek close to Murwillumbah iss home to the famous company Madura Tea. The Madura Tea Estate was founded by Michael Grant-Cook... read more

• Coffee Camp

Coffe Camp is a quite rural area with spectacular views of Nimbin Rocks. Coffee camp is a 20 minute scenic drive from Lismore and only eight... read more

• Condong

Condong is a small village in far northern New South Wales close to Murwillumbah, It is just a 10 minute drive from the Queensland border... read more

• Coorabell

Coorabell is a location in the Byron Bay Hinterland. It has a Community Hall which holds interesting cultural and music events regularly... read more

• Copmanhurst

Copmanhurst is a pretty village overlooking the Clarence River with a population of approximately 400 people. The residents are open, friendly... read more

• Coraki

Located on the meandering Richmond River this quaint country town offers great recreational activities such as water skiing and fishing... read more

• Corndale

Corndale is located in the heart of the beautiful Northern Rivers Hinterland, a scenic 30 minute drive from Lismore, 15 minutes from Bexhill... read more

• Coutts Crossing

The open pastoral land around Coutts Crossing is home to cattle, geese, turkeys and peacocks - escapees from earlier farming projects which... read more

• Cowper

The village of Cowper lies on the banks of the Clarence River just 15 kilometres north east of Grafton and just off the Pacific Highway... read more

• Crystal Creek

A few minutes from the natural village of Chillingham and only ten minutes from the centre of Murwillumbah is beautiful Crystal Creek... read more

• Cudgen

Cudgen lies on the northeast Coast of New South Wales. It is close to the lovely beach of Kingscliff. For the golf enthusiast there is a... read more

• Dalmorton

Dalmorton was once a thriving, rowdy community of 5000 people and 13 pubs living off the proceeds of a great but brief gold rush in the... read more

• Diggers Headland

Diggers Camp is the small village immediately north of Wooli with a four kilometre unsealed access road from the main Wooli Road... read more

• Doon Doon

Can be found south of Clarrie Hall Dam in the picturesque countryside of Northern New South Wales between the Mt Jerusalem and Nightcap... read more

• Dorroughby

Dorroughby is located in the heart of the Northern Rivers Hinterland, a scenic 25 minute drive from Lismore, 20 minutes from The Channon... read more

• Dunoon

Dunoon which is located 20 kilometres from Lismore is known as the Macadamia Capital of Australia. The macadamia processing plant on the... read more

• Eatonsville

Eatonsville is a little village 12 minutes west of Grafton, perfect for a day trip or picnic. The river is accessible for water sports including... read more

• Eltham

The historical village of Eltham located 15 kilometres from Lismore off the Bangalow Road provides a number of unique and interesting places... read more

• Eureka

Eureka is a village located in the Byron Bay hinterland. This is farming country with Macadamia Nuts dominating the landscape... read more

• Evans Head

One of the Northern Rivers best kept secrets - the laidback fishing village of Evans Head - is ideal for travellers of all ages... read more

• Federal

The village of Federal is located in the hinterland of Byron Bay. The village has a general store which also sells fuel, an award winning... read more

• Fingal

Fingal is a sleepy coastal fishing village at the mouth of the Tweed River and is just south of tweed Heads and well worth a visit... read more

• Fingal Head

A popular attraction at Fingal Head is the Fingal Lighthouse and a long walk along the lovely beach can give one a chance to really 'chill... read more

• Glenreagh

Glenreagh is near the southern boundary of the Clarence Valley area, about 38 kilometres south of Grafton on the Orara Way. It is within... read more

• Goodwood Island

Goodwood Island located off the Iluka Road turn right at the Woombah Coffee Plantation. Picnic on the banks of the peaceful Clarence River... read more

• Goolmangar

Goolmangar is only 10 minutes from Lismore and just over 15 minutes from Nimbin this quiet rural setting is home of one of the most popular... read more

• Goonellabah

Goonellabah is located on a ridge 5 kilometres east of the Lismore Central business district and is the fasting growing area in Lismore... read more

• Goonengerry

Goonengerry is located in the hinterland of Byron Bay on a ridge which catches spectacular glimpses out over the coast. Home to many alternative... read more

• Grafton

One of Australia's most beautiful provincial cities, Grafton is renowned for its Jacaranda trees, graceful old buildings, sporting and... read more

• Great Marlow

Great Marlow is situated just off the Lawrence Road near Southgate. The few houses that scatter Great Marlow Road over look the River and... read more

• Halfway Creek

Halfway Creek is a district on the south eastern fringe of the Clarence Valley. It is about 35 kilometres south of Grafton and 25 kilometres... read more

• Harwood Island

The Pacific Highway crosses this sugar coated island, and the Clarence River is about 8 kilometres wide at this point. Harwood is the centre... read more

• Hastings point

Hastings Point is located south of Tweed Heads on the coast and is north of the towns of Chinderah, Kingslcliff and Cabarita Beaches... read more

• Hogarth Range

Hogarth Range is renowned for its prime rural land which is ideal for horticultural uses. Hogarth range is a scenic 50 minute drive form... read more

• Huonbrook

Huonbrook is right at the end of the Wilson's Creek Valley. The road is very scenic as it winds it way up the hill through rainforest... read more

• Illarwill

Illarwill is a small village on Woodford Island, south of Maclean. Close to the Maclean Golf Course, it's worth the drive to see the... read more

• Iluka

Iluka has long been famous for fishing and serious anglers never visit without a frypan in the fishing gear. People also come to this beautiful... read more

• Jackadgery

Jackadgery overlooks the Mann River and some truly spectacular countryside. This is old gold mining country and even today there are reclusive... read more

• Junction Hill

Junction Hill is a small village located on the Summerland Way, just out of Grafton. read more

• Kangaroo Creek

The tiny Kangaroo Creek is accessable off Coutts Crossing on Kangaroo Creek Road. read more

• Keith Hall

Located on the southern side of the Richmond River, travellers to Keith Hall are transported by a local ferry which runs daily... read more

• Kingscliff

Just south of Tweed Heads, Kingscliff is a beach community, offering a wide variety of holiday accommodation. It is a popular family destination... read more

• Knockrow

Located only 17kms north of Ballina on the Pacific Highway, Knockrow is a picturesque rural village where you can be rewarded with stunning... read more

• Kyogle

Kyogle is the centre of a lush dairy and mixed farming area on the upper reaches of the Richmond River. It is surrounded by spectacular... read more

• Lawrence

If you choose to take the scenic Tourist Drive 22 between Maclean and Grafton you will encounter the quiet charm of the village of Lawrence... read more

• Lennox Head

The laid-back village of Lennox Head, a scenic 10 minute jaunt up the coast road, is a Mecca among surfers, with world-renowned breaks at... read more

• Lillian Rock

Lillian Rock is a scared Aboriginal landmark located next to Blue Knob Mountain. Lillian rock is a scenic 15 minute drive north of Nimbin... read more

• Limpinwood

The town of Limpinwood is located west of Murwillumbah just past Chillingham. Nearby is the Limpinwood Nature Reserve which was created... read more

• Lismore

They call it the Rainbow Region. In this unspoiled, lush and laid back pocket of northern New South Wales is a city that boasts the culture... read more

• Maclean

Three minutes off the Pacific Highway is the river town of Maclean, with a relaxed lifestyle that offers everything you've dreamed of... read more

• Mcphersons Crossing

McPhersons Crossing sits between Coutts Crossing and Braunstone on the banks of the Orara River. There is a lovely swimming hole at McPhersons... read more

• Midginbil

Midginbil is located in beautiful scenic countryside in Northern New South Wales, in the area of Murwillumbah and Mount Warning... read more

• Minnie Water

The delightfully named Minnie Water is a small coastal village completely surrounded by the Yuraygir National Park. The village is a picture... read more

• Modanville

Modanville is a village 20 minutes drive from Lismore. It is an interesting area with lush rainforest as well as farmland. Mainly dairy... read more

• Mooball

visit to Northern New South Wales area is not complete without visiting the cute town of Mooball. As you approach Mooball you will start... read more

• Mount Warning

This World Heritage rainforest partk (2210 ha) is located in far north-eastern NSW and can be reached by leaving the Pacific Highway at... read more

• Mt Warning National Park

Mount Warning National Park is 2455 hectares in size, and is located in the Tweed Valley 12 kilometres south-west of Murwillumbah off the... read more

• Mullumbimby

Just a short drive from Byron Bay and set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Chincogan. This is an excellent stop-off for exploring... read more

• Murwillumbah

On the banks of the Tweed River, Murwillumbah has the spectacular Mt Warning as its backdrop and patch-work canefields along its river... read more

• New Brighton

New Brighton is part of the Ocean Shores - South Golden Beach residential area north of Brunswick Heads. Located on the estuaries of the... read more

• Newrybar

Located along the Pacific Hwy between Ballina and Bangalow, this little village has a lot to offer. With an award winning restaurant and... read more

• Nimbin

Nimbin is situated on the doorstep of a World Heritage listed rainforest, Nightcap National Park. In 1973, Nimbin became the focus of national... read more

• Numinbah

Named after the Aboriginal word "Nyummin" meaning hold tight country, the narrow valley was thought to hold the two mountains... read more

• Nymboida

Nymboida is a small village situated about 40 kilometres southwest from Grafton, along the road to Armidale. It enjoys stunning mountain... read more

• Obx Creek

OBX Creek sits north of Glens Crossing on Old Glen Innes Road. read more

• Ocean Shores

Ocean Shores is a residential area located north of Brunswick Heads over the Brunswick River. It has a shopping centre complete with a supermarket... read more

• Palmers Channel

Palmers Channel offers an alternate route to Townsend or Maclean. This quiet country scenic drive delivers peace and serenity as you pass... read more

• Palmers Island

This island to the west of Yamba is the second largest of the Clarence River's 100 islands. The rich flood plains have long been prime... read more

• Pillar Valley

The Pillar Valley is located on the entrance road to the towns of Wooli and Minnie Water. read more

• Pottsville

Pottsville is a seaside town located on the beautiful North Coast of New South Wales. Other nearby beaches include Hastings Point and Cabarita... read more

• Pottsville Beach

Pottsville Beach is one of the many beaches along the Tweed Coast and the villages dotted along the coast are famous for their beaches... read more

• Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill is a quiet rural area located just a short 15 minute scenic drive from Lismore, 12 minutes from Clunes and 25 minutes from... read more

• Richmond Valley Area

The towns and villages in the Richmond River Valley in Northern New South Wales offer a rich diversity of experiences. From the rolling... read more

• Roberts Creek

Roberts Creek is located on the east side of Woodford Island. read more

• Rock Valley

The beautiful rural area is home to Australia's smallest Post Office; The Post Office also incorporates a General Store and has an extensive... read more

• Rosebank

A scenic drive from Lismore, the Rosebank area is dotted with macadamia and coffee plantations. There are awesome views of the rainforest... read more

• Rous Mill

Rous Mill is located south of Alstonville. Rous Mill is surrounded by farms, close to nature reserves, national parks, bushwalking tracks... read more

• Sandon River

Sandon camping ground within the Yuraygir National Park. It's a beautiful spot to swim, fish or picnic with toilets available... read more

• Seelands

Just west of Grafton is the locality of Seelands. Situated on a big bend in the mighty Clarence River, Seelands is a picturesque rural place... read more

• South Ballina

Located across the Richmond River from Ballina, South Ballina is a playground for beach lovers, surfers, boaties and anglers with vast ocean... read more

• South Golden Beach

South Golden Beach is the north most residential area within the Byron Shire. It is located along a stretch of white pristine beach and... read more

• South Grafton

One of Australia's most beautiful provincial cities, South Grafton is renowned for its location on the banks of the Clarence River... read more

• South Lismore

South Lismore is a short 2 minute drive from the Lismore CBD. This part of Lismore has some wonderful places to visit such as Bold n Beautiful... read more

• South Tweed Heads

In South Tweed Heads you will find the Tweed City Shopping Centre where you can buy just about anything . It is a short drive from South... read more

• Stokers Siding

Stokers Siding is an idyllic village just 40 minutes north of Byron Bay, or eight kilometres south of Murwillumbah, exit at the northern... read more

• Stotts Creek

Heading south from Tweed Heads, follow the Pacific Highway and take the Tweed Valley Way exit for Tourist Drive 40 to see spectacular views... read more

• Suffolk Park

South of Byron Bay, some know Suffolk Park as a suburb of Byron Bay. Suffolk Park has direct access to Tallows Beach, a long beach stretching... read more

• Swan Creek

Swan Creek is a very small settlement on the pacific highway between Ulmarra and Grafton. The creek is suitable for still water rafting... read more

• Terania Creek

Terania Creek is famous for being the site of the first direct action taken in defence of a forest in Australia. The people of Terania Creek... read more

• Terranora

The village town of Terranora is located approx 20 minutes from Tweed Heads, with a 10 minute drive to Tweed City Shopping Centre and a... read more

• Teven

Teven is just one picturesque rural village that dots the rolling hills of the Ballina hinterland, where you can explore a postcard perfect... read more

• The Channon

The Channon is a pretty village located 20 kilometres from Lismore set among hills draped in tranquil subtropical rainforests... read more

• The Pocket

The Pocket is a scenic drive through countryside from Byron Bay. To get to The Pocket, turn off the Pacific Highway through Billinudgel... read more

• Tintenbar

Away from the coast, the rolling hills of the hinterland are dotted with pioneer settlements like Tintenbar where you can visit Killen Falls... read more

• Toonumbar Dam

Toonumbar Dam was built across Iron Pot Creek in 1972. The construction of Toonumbar Dam followed local representations from people wanting... read more

• Tucabia

Tucabia is approximately halfway between Tyndale and Pillar Valley. Stop over for a look at the museum. read more

• Tucki Tucki

Tucki Tucki is known for its Nature Reserve. In 1958 residents of the Tucki district formed a committee dedicated to preserving the local... read more

• Tumbulgum

Tumbulgum is a small, peaceful village situated on the bank of the Tweed River was one of the first settlements in the valley... read more

• Tuntable Creek

Tuntable Creek is a beautiful quite rural setting located in the heart of the Northern Rivers Hinterland. It's a 40 minute scenic drive... read more

• Tweed Area

The Tweed region offers a stunningly beautiful mix of unspoiled natural experiences, world class entertainment facilities, historic villages... read more

• Tweed Heads

Located at the mouth of the Tweed River, the Twin Towns - Tweed Heads (New South Wales) and Coolangatta (Queensland) share a main street... read more

• Tyagarah

Tyagarah is the location of a small airfield about 10 minutes north of Byron Bay. It has a grass airstrip and small hangers and is where... read more

• Tyalgum

Tyalgum a pretty rural village nestled in the foothills of Mt Warning, 24 kilometres west of Murwillumbah. Located virtually under the... read more

• Tygalagah

Tygalagah is an area north of Murwillumbah and west of Condong that is home of the Tweed River Jockey Club and Racecourse. read more

• Tyndale

To the north-bound motorist Tyndale is the first view of the rich green fields of the Australian sugar industry. Tyndale is a welcome oasis... read more

• Uki

Founded on timber getting and dairying, Uki (pronounced yook-eye) is a beautiful and peaceful village located virtually at the foot of Mt... read more

• Ulmarra

A visit to Ulmarra is like stepping back in time as the village remains one of the finest examples of a 19th Century river port in Australia... read more

• Upper Crystal Creek

Upper Crystal Creek can be located on the road to Chillingham not far from Murwillumbah. It is a very pretty area and the attraction, apart... read more

• Wadeville

The small village of Wadeville is located close to Cawongla. It has a general store, which is also the community meeting place and handy... read more

• Wardell

Wardell is located approximately 17 kilometres south of Ballina, where the Pacific Highway crosses the Richmond River. The village is the... read more

• Whian Whian

Whian Whian is located in the heart of the Northern Rivers Hinterland. Whian Whian State Conservation Area was created in 2003 to protect... read more

• Whiporie

Whiporie is located between Graton and Casino on the New South Wales North Coast. Whiporie is a 1 hour scenic drive from Lismore, 35 minutes... read more

• Wiangaree

Wiangaree is a rural based community that lies on the banks of the Richmond River 14km north of Kyogle on the Summerland Way and is within... read more

• Woody Head

Woody Head offers a superb unspoiled seaside panorama, stretching for 28 kilometres to Evans Head. There is a kiosk, plenty of picnic sites... read more

• Wooli

Wooli is a beautiful seaside village with a storybook setting. On land it is encircled by Yuraygir National Park and the village is located... read more

• Woombah

As you come off the Pacific Highway making your way to Iluka you will pass through the lovely bushland village of Woombah. This peaceful... read more

• Wooyung

Wooyung is located at the southern end of the Tweed Coast just south of Hastings Point and Pottsville Beach and north of Byron Bay on the... read more

• Yamba

Yamba is situated at the mouth of the Clarence River in northern New South WAles and is the biggest river on the east coast of Australia... read more