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Maclean Lookout Maclean Maclean Lookout is just 2 kilometres from the town centre on a good sealed road. It offers spectacular views of the coast, bushland, cane fields, river, islands and township.

Crystal Castle Mullumbimby The Crystal Castle, a place of magic and wonder, is a short but breathtaking drive into Byron Bay’s spectacular hinterland. It’s a place to relax and step off the merry-go-round of life.

Pat Morton Lookout Lennox Head Pat Morton Lookout is located North of Ballina on the scenic coastal road.This lookout is named after one of Lennox Head's pioneers, Pat Morton. From this lookout, spectacular views of the coast stretch North as far as Byron Bay, with an...

Stokers Siding Pottery Stokers Siding Gallery manager Julie Rainow welcomes you to the world of Stokers Siding Pottery.

Crawford House Alstonville Originally known as 'Olivene', the house was built in 1910 by DC Connor of Ballina for Mr William Ambrose Crawford and his new bride, Olive (nee White). In 1982, the house was sold to the Ballina Shire Council and was used...

Fingal Lighthouse Fingal Head Even though the Fingal Head light tower is not high and it is built on a low headland the is effective as it is built...

Christ Church Cathedral Grafton Christ Church Cathedral was build in 1884. It was designed by John Horbury Hunt along Gothic lines with towering arches and spacious interior.

Alumny Creek School Museum and Reserve Alumny Creek The Alumny School operated from 1872 until 1969.

Ulmarra Heritage Walk 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...

Black Head Lookout East Ballina Located at Angels Beach Ballina, Black Head Lookout is a significant, sacred, cultural heritage site for the Bundjalung aboriginal people.

Cape St George Lighthouse Huskisson The Cape St George Lighthouse was doomed from its very inception.

Bicentennial Museum and Stone Cottage The Maclean The Bicentennial Museum is one of very few purpose-built museums in rural Australia.

Northern Rivers Performing Arts Lismore Northern Rivers Performing Arts NORPA - Is one of the leading regional performing art companies in Australia.

Maclean Heritage Trail Maclean The Heritage Trail offers you a snapshot of the history and heritage of our town, some of its character and fabulous architecture. The Trail is contained within the compact town centre area.

Lower Clarence Aboriginal Tourist Site Drive Yamba This project first began in 1992 when the communities wanted to inform people on the importance of the Aboriginal culture within the Lower Clarence area. This...

Aboriginal Bora Ring Tucki Tucki Is one of the several Tribal Ceremonial Grounds in the district and has been fenced and marked with a description board.

Alumy Creek Reserve Grafton Alumy Creek Reserve is just north of Grafton along the Lawrence Road.

The Mafeking Lamp Casino THE MAFEKING LAMP was erected by public subscription in 1901 as a monument to celebrate the relief of Mafeking and other towns, which had been...

Thursday Plantation - The Education Centre Ballina Visit TP Health and discover a World of Natural Medicine. The Thursday Plantation Education Centre features an interactive display centre, video theatre, The Verandah Cafe, The Factory Cafe, The Factory Shop, The Gift Shop, a sculpture garden featuring 80 magnificent sculptures,...

New Italy Museum Incorporated Woodburn The New Italy Museum was developed as a tribute to the courage and strength of those pioneering families with the purpose to pass on to...

Mini Railway Casino A round trip on our scenic miniature railway is about 4 km. The track is 7 1/4 inch and 5 inch mix dual gauge.

Tweed River Regional Museum and Murwillumbah Historical Society Murwillumbah There are three Tweed River Historical Societies: The Tweed Heads Society & Maritime Museum at Tweed Heads, the Murwillumbah Society and Museum at Murwillumbah, and...

Rainbow Power Co Nimbin Nimbin's world famous Rainbow Power Co. Experience first hand what can be achieved with solar, wind and hydro power.

Richmond River Lighthouse Ballina Overlooking the entrance to the river and the main surfing beach which is patrolled over the holiday periods, Ballina Lighthouse stands in a strategic position...

Story House Museum Yamba The museum occupies the original bowls clubhouse, built in 1937, which was moved to become the golf clubhouse in 1960, until their new premises opened...

Casino Old Railway Museum Casino The Casino Railway Musuem can be visited on Sunday by accessing the Casino Mini Railway.

Clarence River Historical Society Inc Grafton Schaeffer House is the headquarters of the Clarence River Historical Society.

Hornby Lighthouse Port Macquarie The Hornby Lighthouse at South Head was built by public demand after the tragic shipwrecks of the Dunbar and the Catherine Adamson. It was a circular...

Shark Island Lighthouse Sydney Harbour Located just off the eastern point of an island in Sydney Harbour, east of Bradley's Head, the island is accessible only by boat.

Lisnagar Homestead Murwillumbah Lisnagar Homestead is over 100 years old with a great history and full of antiques. Entry fee applies to cover refreshments (tea/coffee and biscuits or...

Historical Walk around Yamba Maclean Retrace the steps of the explorer Mathew Flinders as you make your way around Yamba, exploring the historical highlights and landmarks such as the Flinders...

Old Glen Innes Road and the Historic Tunnel - Grafton Grafton It was constructed using civilian labour during the 1800's and just one highlight is the short tunnel carved out of the rock a few kilometres west of Dalmorton.

Ballina Pioneer Memorial Park Ballina Located immediately over Missingham Bridge from Ballina.

Point Perpendicular Lighthouse Currarong Built to replace the Cape St George Lighthouse, the Point Perpendicular Lighthouse is believed to be the first lighthouse in New South Wales to be...

Bora Ring The Ballina Located in Gibbon Street, this ceremonial site for the Nyangabal people is one of the few well-preserved earth bora rings in NSW.

Toonumbar Dam Kyogle Toonumbar Dam was built across Iron Pot Creek in 1972.

Victory Hotel at Mooball Mooball The Victory Hotel at Mooball is nestled in the valley of the Mount Warning Caldera just 20 minutes north of Byron Bay and 10 minutes...

Grafton Heritage Trail South Grafton Grafton is a beautiful city of tree-lined streets, graceful buildings with their Victorian and Edwardian architecture on the banks of the mighty Clarence River. Historically, Grafton...

Grotto Point Lighthouse Sydney Harbour The Grotto Point light is located in a densely vegetated section of the Sydney Harbour National Park, an area well-preserved from urbanisation due to its...

Keith Cameron Artworks and Sculpture Park Tabulam From paper and canvas to monumental steel and stone, in search of the simple form.

Cape Byron Headland Reserve Byron Bay Cape Byron Headland Reserve is NPWS State Conservation Area managed by a local trust, the Cape Byron Trust.

Lighthouse Beach East Ballina Stroll along walking tracks and view birds (migratory, shore and bush) as they fly, feed and roost. Watch for echidnas, lizards, frogs, wallabies and see dolphins at play offshore, and humpback whales migrating between June and October.

Old School House Markets Grafton Set on the pristine grounds of the Alumny Creek School Reserve.

Cape Byron Walking Track At Byron Bay Byron Bay This is a glorious walk around Australia’s easternmost mainland point, covering the Byron Bay headland.

Finch Family Private Maritime Museum Kyogle The Finch Family Private Maritime Museum is the only 'Bush Town' museum of it's kind in Australia, situated in Kyogle, New South Wales.

Summerland House With No Steps Alstonville Summerland House is nestled amongst 69 hectares of beautiful farmland on the Alstonville Plateau between Lismore and Ballina and was founded in 1971.

Clarence River Road Bridge Tabulam Bridges are not just functional, they can also be scenic and engineering attractions. Spare a few minutes to admire Clarence River Road Bridge.

Rainforest Secrets Mooball Only 25 minutes north of Byron Bay and 30 minutes south of the Gold Coast, discover the secrets of the rainforest, from the hidden delights...

Clarence River Lighthouse Yamba Stories about the first lighthouse seem to vary a little but it seems that there was first a rudimentary structure of a platform with a...

Lawrence Museum and Historical Society Inc Lawrence Established in the old ABC 2NR radio transmitter building in Merton Street, Lawrence is the Lawrence Museum (under the mast).