Northern Rivers

Defined by a network of rivers, World Heritage National Parks and spectacular coastline, The Northern Rivers region is the alternative lifestyle and natural wonderland heart of The Legendary Pacific Coast, stretching from Grafton all the way to Tweed Heads, near the Queensland border and Brisbane.

Featuring some of Australia’s most famous surfing reserves, beautiful natural hinterland and camping grounds, the Northern Rivers is a legendary holiday experience. The region boasts hundreds of small seaside and rural villages awash with culture and each have their own unique, untouched qualities which will live on in the memories of all who experience this distinctive region of The Legendary Pacific Coast.

Top 5 Legendary Highlights

Nimbin, Australia’s Alternative Lifestyle Capital

Make a detour to the alternative town of Nimbin, nestled at the foothills of an extinct volcano, and become immersed in this close-knit and organic community.

Wollumbin - Mt Warning

Much of this region’s spectacular landscape has its origins in the world’s largest shield volcano, Mount Warning, an ancient volcanic caldera, now the dominant peak of a living Gondwanan rainforest.

Angourie National Surfing Reserves

Angourie was the first gazetted National Surfing Reserve in NSW. Go for a walk, swim or surf on one of these beautiful beaches and see for yourself why Angourie is regarded as "the home of soul surfing"

Byron Bay

The laidback town of Byron Bay, with its unspoilt hinterland and numerous beaches, is a must see destination for any traveller.

Protester Falls, Nightcap National Park

Located in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, Protesters Falls in Nightcap National Park is a must see while exploring the Lismore Hinterland.

Visitor Information Centres

Grafton
Clarence River Visitors Centre
CNR Spring St & Pacific Highway
South Grafton, NSW 2460
Maclean
Cnr Cameron Street and Pacific Highway
Maclean, NSW 2463
(02) 6645 4121
3 Las Balsas Place
Ballina, NSW 2478
Open daily 9am to 5pm
(02) 6686 3484
86 Centre Street
Casino, NSW 2470
Open 7 days, 9am – 4pm
(02) 6662 3566
Cnr Ballina Rd & Molesworth St
Lismore
Open 7 days 9:30am – 4 pm
1300 369 795
Summerland Way
Kyogle, NSW 2474
Open 7 days 9am – 4pm
(02) 6632 2700
Nimbin Visitor Information Centre
46 Cullen St
Nimbin, NSW
Open 10.00am - 4.00pm seven days a week
(02) 6689 1388
Alma St and Tweed Valley Way
Murwillumbah, NSW
Open Mon-Sat: 9.00am - 4.30pm 
Sun: 9.30am - 4.00pm
(02) 6672 1340
Tweed
Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre
Cnr Wharf and Bay Streets
Tweed Heads, NSW
Open Mon to Sat: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sun: 9.30am - 4.00pm
1800 674 414

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