Enjoy more this christmas in Lismore
Lismore welcomes you to discover its Christmas magic – from unique gifts, fabulous dining, fun and creativity for all!
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December 5 - December 21
Santa’s Wonderland
CheerMORE and meet the Jolly Man in Red in the magical Santa’s Wonderland at Lismore Regional Gallery, 5-21 December. See when Santa’s in and book your photos here!
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All December
Elf Hunt
EnjoyMORE with your family and take the kids on an elf hunt to find cheeky elves hiding in Lismore shop windows throughout December with prizes to be won!
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December 6, 13, 20
Pawtraits
EnjoyMORE and capture memorable moments with the whole family this Christmas. Book you Pawtraits with your furry loved ones.
Held in the Lismore Quad.
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December
CWA Christmas Wrapping
GiftMORE this Christmas and have your gifts beautifully wrapped by the Lismore CWA, located on Magellan Street throughout December. Gold coin donation appreciated.
Discover MORE festive cheer, events and fun for all
SHOP, SPIN & WIN
Our Shop, Spin and Win giveaway has now concluded.
We had so much fun sharing the love by giving away thousands of dollars worth of Loving Local Gift Cards to say thank you for shopping local.
Loving Local Gift Cards are a meaningful way to shop local, support local and give back.
Find the list of participating stores here.
YOUR GUIDE TO SHOPPING IN LISMORE
HUNGRY FOR MORE?
🥧🔥 The Pie Eating Competition is BACK! 🔥🥧
Think you`ve got what it takes to be crowned the ultimate pie-eating champion? 😋
Join us at Eat The Street on Saturday, 22 August, for MORE food, MORE family fun, MORE entertainment, Plus one of our most deliciously messy and entertaining traditions - The Pie Eating Comp!
🥧 Pie Eating Competition | kicks off at 12.30pm
📅 Saturday 22 August
📍 Eat The Street | Keen Street, Lismore
✅ FREE to enter – Sign up on the day (limited entries available!)
🏆 What`s up for grabs?
💰 $500 CASH thanks to our incredible sponsor Annie`s Country Bakery!
🎁 Plus awesome prizes generously provided by Lismore Pie Cart.
A huge thank you to Annie`s Country Bakery and Lismore Pie Cart for supporting this year`s competition. Be sure to show them some love!
Bring your appetite, your mates, and your game face—it`s going to be a delicious showdown! Who will take home this years title?
#EatTheStreet #PieEatingCompetition #AnniesCountryBakery #LismorePieCart #CommunityEvent #FoodieFun #August22 #ReadySetPie
🚨 Only 4 Weeks to Go! 🚨
The Lismore Outdoor Adventure + Home & Lifestyle Expo is taking over the Lismore Showgrounds for an action-packed weekend you won`t want to miss.
🏕️ Discover the latest caravans, campers, camping gear and 4WD accessories.
🏡 Find inspiration, products and ideas to enhance your home and lifestyle.
🎣 Enjoy FREE daily entertainment, including:
✅ Keith Cassidy`s Towing & Road Safety demonstrations
✅ Shimano Fishing Show with Dave "Mossy" Moss
✅ Camp cooking with the Camp Oven King, Ron "Kingbrown" Wilson
✅ Interactive reptile and wildlife shows with Lake Mac Zoo
🎟️ Purchase your tickets online and save! Skip the gate queues, plan your visit, and get ready for one of the region`s biggest outdoor and lifestyle events.
📅 14–16 August
📍 Lismore Showgrounds | 116 Alexandra Parade, Lismore
👉Head to the Lismore Expo website for details
#lismoreexpo #northernriversnsw #visitlismore #OutdoorAdventure
@lismoreexpo
🌿 Looking for your next scenic road trip?
Head to Modanville, through to Dunoon, Rocky Creek Dam and the breathtaking Minyon Falls in Nightcap National Park. Along the way, make a delicious stop at Annie`s Country Bakery in Modanville to grab fresh pies, sweet treats, or coffee before continuing your adventure.
From peaceful rainforest walks and panoramic lookouts to charming country villages, this drive is packed with memorable experiences and stunning scenery.
🚗 Plan your journey: Search Visit Lismore Tourist Drives for trip itineraries and inspiration.
Share your snaps with us along the way, tag Visit Lismore.
Images: Dunoon Macadamia Farms | Annies Country Bakery | Rocky Creek Dam | Minyon Falls.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #NorthernRivers #RoadTrip #MinyonFalls #RockyCreekDam #NightcapNationalPark #AnniesCountryBakery #ExploreNSW #ScenicDrive
🎨🎶 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎨🎶
Searching for MORE to enjoy this weekend? There is plenty happening across the region, check out what’s on and soak up the last weekend of the school holidays!
FRIDAY 17 JULY
👉Airheads Inflatable Obstacle Course, Hepburn Park, Goonellabah, 9am, 11.30am or 2.30pm
👉Workshop: Friday Clay Sessions, Silt Studio, 10am & 1pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen, brews & live music, Two Mates Brewing, from 4pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Film: Apocalypto, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Fugazi Fridays, Clunes Store, starting from 3.30pm
👉Live Music: Adam Hourigan, 5.30pm, DJ Kaz, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Live Music: Kane Muir, The Channon Tavern, 6pm-9pm
👉Star Court Theatre Games, Star Court Theatre, 7pm
SATURDAY 18 JULY
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Airheads Inflatable Obstacle Course, Hepburn Park, Goonellabah, 9am, 11.30am or 2.30pm
👉Northern Rivers Rail Trail Monthly Ride & E-Bike Hire, Lismore Railway Station, 9am
👉Workshop: Mini Diorama, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-12pm
👉Workshop: Mini Beaded Bouquet, The Artisans Table, 10am-11.30am & 1pm-2.30pm
👉Live Show: An Evening with Matty Johns, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm
👉Live Music: Push, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 19 JULY
👉Lismore City Bowlo Markets, Lismore City Bowling Club, 9am-1pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen & brews, Two Mates Brewing, from 12pm
👉Live Music: Bill Jacobi, The Channon Tavern, 1.30pm-4.30pm
👉Film: The Ice Tower, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: The Magpie Diaries, Eltham Hotel, 4pm
Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore.
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
❄️ Winter is the perfect time to slow down and take a little extra care of yourself. Find passionate local makers, herbalists and wellness practitioners ready to help you embrace the season, to keep you well this winter.🤧😭😷🥴Nobody likes the sniffles and sneezes.
Here are a few simple ways to support your wellbeing this winter:
🍵 Warm up with nourishing herbal teas.
🌿 Create moments of calm with natural botanicals and aromatherapy.
🧘 Slow down with yoga, meditation or a restorative wellness session.
🚶 Take in the fresh air with a gentle walk through our rainforests, parks or villages.
🥣 Enjoy wholesome, seasonal meals made with fresh local produce.
💚 Remember that rest is just as important as staying active.
🥰 Enjoy a soak, sauna or steam.
👉Search Visit Lismore Wellness,
To find local practitioners willing to share their wealth of knowledge and wisdom, carefully crafted products, wellness experiences and MORE. ✨
#VisitLismore #WinterWellness #Nimbin #SupportLocal #WellnessJourney #northernrivers
Images: Nimbin Apothecary | Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery | Bathe Spa Lismore
🍕 There`s something special about pizza night in the villages.
As the sun goes down, locals and visitors gather to enjoy woodfired pizza, good conversation and the relaxed country charm that makes Clunes and Bexhill so memorable.
📍 Thursdays from 5pm – Clunes Café, 33 Main Street, Clunes
📍 Fridays from 5pm – Bexhill Hall, Withers Street, Bexhill
Bring your family, catch up with friends or simply enjoy an easy night out in two of the Northern Rivers` most welcoming villages. Great food, friendly faces and a laid-back atmosphere.
Who are you bringing to pizza night? 🍕✨
Thanks to Il Carretto, Sourdough Woodfired Pizza
#VisitLismore #ClunesNSW #Bexhill #VillageLife #WoodfiredPizza #NorthernRivers #SupportLocal #CountryCharm
✨ Love for One Night is coming back ❤️
After a sold-out 2022 season described as "pure joy" (Australian Stage), NORPA`s award-winning LOVE FOR ONE NIGHT returns to the iconic Eltham Hotel.
Step inside a country pub transformed into a theatrical wonderland, where strangers meet, sparks fly, and hearts are won and lost. Blending powerful storytelling, movement, cinematic projections, and a live band, this unforgettable site-specific experience unfolds all around you.
📍 Eltham Hotel
🗓️ 27 August – 12 September 2026
👉Tickets from $30
Don`t miss your chance to experience this acclaimed production, directed by Julian Louis.
Head to the NORPA website to book. Hurry, tickets are selling fast.
#NORPA #LoveForOneNight #ElthamHotel #LiveTheatre #NorthernRivers #WhatsOn #TheatreExperience
🎉 School Holidays! Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained?
🌿 Explore Heritage Park & miniature train rides.
🎨 Get creative with school holiday workshops at The Artisans Table and Lismore Regional Gallery
🎬 Catch the latest family movie at Lismore Cinemas.
🛼 Burn off some energy at Rollerworld Lismore.
📚 Join free holiday activities at Lismore and Goonellabah Libraries.
🥧 Take the family on the Great Pie Trail
🚶♂️Enjoy our guide to Village Strolls & Easy Walks, like Nimbin Rainbow Walk
🚴Ride the Rail Trail and Pump Track at Nesbitt Park
👉 Find more inspo, events, places to eat and family adventures at Visit Lismore.
#VisitLismore #SchoolHolidays #FamilyFun #DiscoverLismore #NorthernRivers #KidsActivities #HolidayInspiration
🎨 Plan to come and play at The Channon on Sunday! 🌿
Head to The Channon for local markets, delicious eats, live music and nature!
🎨 The Channon Craft Market Inc. | Held 2nd Sunday of the Month
📍 Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
Soak up the community vibes as you wander through the stalls, meet the makers and discover their locally crafted treasures. The grounds are still a little soggy, so wear appropriate footwear 👢
🎶 The Channon Tavern | Open from 12pm
📍 51 Terania St, The Channon
Settle in for the afternoon at The Channon Tavern and enjoy live music, drinks and a bite to eat beside the fire. Oozing country charm and friendly hospitality, this is a true gem and a place for the whole family to enjoy.
For MORE ideas on things to see and do, head to the official Destination website - Visit Lismore.
#SeeLismore #VisitNimbin #VisitLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
🥧It`s Pie Time 🥧on The Great Lismore Pie Trail
With school holidays in full swing and the cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to find your favourite pie across Lismore, Nimbin & Villages.
From the classic Aussie meat pie, to unique creations and exotic flavours, this is a pie-filled adventure you won’t forget!
Are you up to the challenge? Search Visit Lismore Pie Trail.
Share your top pie picks by tagging @visitlismore 👏
#SeeLismore #VisitNimbin #TheGreatLismorePieTrail
