Northern Rivers region
New South Wales, Australia
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Nimbin Candle Factory

Nimbin Candle Factory
Nimbin

Nimbin Candles derived from the need to supply a non-toxic, slow burning, smokeless candle, which could be burnt in confined spaces such as caravans, tents, and tepees, to the local community that had expanded in the early eighties, after the Aquarius Festival in 1973.

Old Glen Innes Road and the Historic Tunnel - Grafton

Convict Carved Road Tunnel
Grafton

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

Casino Miniature Railway

Casino Miniature Railway
Casino

Take a trip on a miniature steam or diesel locomotive, winding through the beautiful Jabiru Geneebeinga Wetlands before skirting the Casino golf course. Whilst you enjoy your journey take a free tour at the railway museum, indulging yourself in the history of Casino's railroading past, located at the old Casino station....

Stokers Siding Pottery

Stokers Siding Pottery
Stokers Siding

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

Witzig Gallery


Maclean

Art and architecture Witzig Gallery is situated on the Clarence River in Maclean and showcases North coast architecture incorporating a unique and inspiring gallery. Witzig Gallery specialises in Papua New Guinea contemporary art.

Casino Band Hall and Webb Park


Casino

In the 1930s the original band hall was built with a plain appearance.

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 in 1974. The Port of Yamba...

Cape Byron Headland and Lighthouse


Byron Bay

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

Black Rocks - Bundjalung National Park


Evans Head

Stretching 35 kilometres along pristine coastline between Evans Head and Iluka in Northern NSW, Bundjalung National Park provides an opportunity to appreciate the natural environment and cultural heritage of the...

Mallanganee Lookout


Mallanganee

Situated on the peak of the Richmond Range is the spectacular Mallanganee Lookout.

Aboriginal Bora Ring


Tucki Tucki

Aboriginal Bora Ring is one of the several Tribal Ceremonial Grounds in the district and has been fenced and marked with a description board. Ceremonial grounds are very significant to the Aboriginal people and are usually marked with a Bora Ring.

Grafton Heritage Trail


Grafton

Grafton is a beautiful city of tree-lined streets, graceful early colonial buildings with their Victorian and Edwardian architecture on the banks of the mighty Clarence River. Many of Grafton's buildings are...

Alumny Creek School Museum and Reserve


Alumny Creek

The Alumny School operated from 1872 until 1969.

The Clarence River


Grafton

The Clarence River being the largest river on the eastern seaboard lends itself to extraordinary estuary fishing. It is a living link between the rugged highlands of the upper Clarence and the golden beaches that fringe the sparkling Pacific.

Mafeking Lamp


Casino

The Mafeking Lamp is located right in the heart of Casino's central business district.

Casino Folk Museum


Casino

The Casino Folk Museum has an amazing collection of photographs, artefacts and machinery, with a focus on local history of the Casino district.

Victory Hotel at Mooball


Mooball

The Victory Hotel at Mooball is nestled in the valley of the Mount Warning Caldera.

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). After getting off the ferry turn right into Merton Street and follow the signs to the museum.

Mid Richmond Historical Society Museum


Coraki

The Mid Richmond Historical Society Museum showcases the history of the lower Richmond River representing the villages of Coraki, Woodburn, Evans Head and Broadwater.

The Bicentennial Museum and Stone Cottage


Maclean

The Bicentennial Museum is one of very few purpose-built museums in rural Australia. The excellent design enables visitors to easily understand and enjoy the range of special displays.

Uki


Uki

Founded on timber getting and dairying, Uki (pronounced yook-eye) is a beautiful and peaceful village located virtually at the foot of Mt Warning. Situated on the southern arm of the Tweed River, just about anywhere in Uki will provide you with stunning views of Mt Warning.

Squatters Rest Private Museum


Tucabia

Surrounded by vintage tractors, engines and farm machinery, there are 19 old style buildings, including a replica 1880 cook house at the Squatters Rest Private Museum.

Bexhill Open Air Cathedral


Bexhill

The Bexhill Open Air Cathedral is located at Inspiration Point, Bexhill, and overlooks the Corndale Valley with views of the Nightcap National Park in the distance.

Clarence River Historical Society Inc


Grafton

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

Fingal Lighthouse


Fingal Head

The Fingal Head Lighthouse was erected in 1872 of stone, and painted white, the tower had a fixed white light of 1,000 candelas. Although the light tower is not high and it is built on a low headland the light is effective as it is built on one of the most...

Tweed Historical Society Inc


Tweed Heads

The Museum complex consists of four buildings. The Old Tweed Heads Court House is the Headquarters of the Tweed Heads Historical Society Inc., custodians of the Tweed Maritime Museum.

Christ Church Cathedral - Grafton


Grafton

Christ Church Cathedral was build in 1884. It was designed by John Horbury Hunt along Gothic lines with towering arches, beautiful stained glass windows and spacious interior. The Cathedral is open daily and visitors are most welcome.

Yamba Shores Tavern


Yamba

Yamba Shores Tavern is Yamba's only true waterfront venue. Located right on the Clarence River you can arrive by car or come by boat and use the private 50 metre pontoon. Having just completed a multi-million dollar renovation Yamba Shores Tavern is start-of-the-art.

Tattersalls Hotel


Casino

Situated in Barker Street, Casino and built in 1859, The Tattersalls Hotel is the oldest hotel in Casino still standing. Originally the weather board building stood freely at the River end...

Angourie Beach


Angourie

Angourie Beach was declared a National Surfing Reserve in 2007, the second site in Australia to be recognised for its significance to recreational surfing and, as such, is considered sacred by Australian surfers. If the NSW North Coast can be said to have a half dozen legendary point-breaks, Angourie is undoubtedly...