Northern Rivers region
New South Wales Australia
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Ballinas Shared Paths

Shared Paths Ballina
Ballina's Shared Paths make some of the most popular and enjoyable activities easily accessible for people of all ages. Visitors and residents alike can cycle or stroll along and explore the river and ocean foreshores at leisure.

Cape Byron Headland Reserve

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

Clarence Gorge

Clarence Gorge Grafton
Located within one and a half hours drive, north-west of Grafton is this rugged gorge where thundering waterfalls and savage rapids intermingle with deep pools and sections of calm water. The scenery is breathtaking and the fishing is excellent.

Ballina Skate Park

Ballina Skate Park East Ballina
Since the construction of the Ballina Skate Park in 2000, the Skate Park has seen a lot of use not only by locals but also by pros.

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...

Billinudgel Nature Reserve

Billinudgel
Billinudgel Nature Reserve is 375 hectares in size and is located approximately 20 kilometres north of Byron Bay.

Angourie Blue Pool

Angourie
There is a walking track to the Blue Pool from the car park area at the eastern end of The Crescent. The pool is extremely deep and it is a very popular swimming hole.

Clarrie Kirkland Reserve and Little River

Evans Head
Clarrie Kirkland Reserve offers a fantastic picnic area located on the area of the Evans River known as the Little River.

Australian Seabird Rescue

Ballina
Australian Seabird Rescue is a seabird and sea turtle rehabilitation centre that offers one hour tours on issues involving our local environment.

Brunswick Valley Heritage Park

Mullumbimby
The is a 2km walking track through Heritage Park and along the banks of the Brunswick River, featuring over 200 rainforest trees and palms...

Cape St George Lighthouse

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

Goanna Headland

Evans Head
Goanna Headland is located in the Bundjalung National Park and is a place of significance for the local indegenous peoples. Access is via Chinamans Beach.

Ballina Surfing Beaches

Ballina
The 32km of white beaches is a beach lovers dream with sheltered coves, vast ocean beaches and some of the world's finest surf breaks.

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.

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.

Ballina Fishing Park

Ballina
The Ballina Fishing Park offers a unique fishing experience in the beautiful surrounds of the Richmond River estuary.

Cambridge Plateau

Casino
Located in the Richmond Range National Park west of Casino is the Cambridge Plateau Scenic Drive which runs the length of the Southern half of...

Broken Head Nature Reserve

Byron Bay
Encompassing superb headlands and steep rainforest-clad slopes sweeping down to secluded beaches, Broken Head Nature Reserve is a fascinating place to explore and a peaceful...

Bagotville Barrage

Bagotville
The Barrage is a barrier limiting mixture of salt seawater with fresh water from the Tuckean Swamp. Hectares of waterlillies ornament the scene.

Bundjalung National Park

Iluka
Bundjalung National Park is located between Evans Head and Iluka. It contains a vast area of coastal plain, heath land and solitary beaches.

Ballina Naval And Maritime Museum

Ballina
This museum is home to the LA BALSAS raft On May 27,1973 three balsa rafts left Ecuador and arrived at Ballina on 21st November 1973.

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.

Crystal Creek Miniatures - Palmdale Stud

Crystal Creek
Enjoy an hour-long fun, informative, hands-on tractor train tour and talk with John.

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.

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...

Hastings Point Beach

Hastings Point
With a safe creek feeding onto the beach, Hastings Point has provided a wonderful playground for local families for years.

Clarence River The

Grafton
The Clarence River being the largest river on the eastern seaboard lends itself particularly well to estuary fishing.

Broadwater Lookout

Broadwater
Located in the Broadwater National Park the Broadwater Lookout offers a high vantage point with uninterrupted views over a mosaic of heath land communities reaching...

Broadwater National Park

Broadwater Lake
Broadwater National Park is located on the coast in an area bounded by Woodburn, Evans Head and Broadwater This tract of heath and wetland forms...

Evans River Walk and Cycleway

Evans Head
This is a flat easy walking and cycling track through the reserve.

Ballina Rotary Lookout

Ballina
This lookout was established by the rotary club of Ballina to enable visitors to enjoy the 360 degree panoramic views of the coastline, township and hinterland. Binoculars allow viewing of points of scenic and historic interest.

Angels Beach

East Ballina
Angels Beach - covering 68 hectares & 2Kilometres. A green corridor of native plants and trees (over 250 species) from Black Head to Flat Rock.

Clarrie Hall Dam

Murwillumbah
Heading west of Murwillumbah, through Uki, and turning south on the Doon Doon Road, takes you to the Clarrie Hall Dam.

Cudgen Nature Reserve

Cabarita Beach
Cudgen Nature Reserve is approximately 464 hectares in size and is located on the Tweed Coast Road west of the village of Bogangar and north...

Coastal Villages from Kingscliff to Pottsville

Tweed Heads
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Bluff Beach

Iluka
Iluka’s Bluff Beach is a glorious location to visit and enjoy.

Chinamens Beach

Evans Head
Chinamans Beach is located in the Bundjalung National Park and offers spectacular surf breaks in a secluded location.

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...

Airforce Beach

Evans Head
One of the most popular beaches on the north coast, Airforce beach is patrolled during the summer holiday period.

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive

Mallanganee
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive runs the entire length of the Richmond Range National Park, from south to north, providing convenient and often spectacular views of...

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...

Brooms Head Main Beach

Brooms Head
This breathtaking, unspoilt, uncrowded beach is nestled in a pocket of heath land surrounded by Yuraygir National Park. A relaxing place for families and visitors of all age groups to get away from the hustle and bustle.

Brunswick Valley Heritage Park

Mullumbimby
The is a 2km walking track through Heritage Park and along the banks of the Brunswick River, featuring over 200 rainforest trees and palms...

Flat Rock

East Ballina
The rock platform dives miles of pristine surfing beach. Discover the fascinating world of unusual and beautiful creatures that calls this unique rocky platform home.

Glen Ian Ostrich and Emu Farm

Tullymorgan
Glen Ian Ostrich andu Farm definitely warrants a visit. You will Ostriches, Emus, Alpacas, Cows, Horses and Caged Birds.

Cabarita Beach

Cabarita Beach
With large areas of protected wetlands, Cabarita has only limited development, creating a quiet, relaxed holiday atmosphere.

Crams Farm Recreation Area

Doon Doon
Crams Farm Recreation Area is a very spacious area with wood and electric barbecues, picnic facilities and picnic tables, and toilets, undercover areas, swings, cricket...

Cape Byron Marine Park

Byron Bay
Covering about 22,000 hectares, Cape Byron Marine Park extends from Brunswick Heads in the north to Lennox Head in the south.

Border Ranges National Park

Kyogle
A Word Heritage Listed rainforest, the Border Ranges lies on the New South Wales/Queensland border. It encompasses 31,729 hectares of scenic rainforest featuring deep gorges with waterfalls that plunge hundreds of metres. Bushwalkers and birdwatchers flock to this park.

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...