Wade Park
With five hectares of parklands, Wade Park is a favourite venue for family gatherings and a great place for kids to burn off some excess energy. There are plenty of swings, slides and picnic shelters, plus a wheelchair-accessible playground featuring a big red bus. Wade Park’s big draw card is its road safety playground complete […]
Rocky Creek Dam
Patient nature lovers may spot a platypus at Rocky Creek Dam. The dam wall is 27 metres high, 187 metres above sea level and, when full, the dam holds 14,000 mega litres of water. The 29 square kilometres of catchment area include sections of Nightcap National Park, Whian Whian State Forest and revegetated farmland. The […]
Protesters Falls
Located in World Heritage Nightcap National Park, Protesters Falls is a must-see while exploring the Lismore Hinterland. The easy 1.4 kilometre walk from Terania Creek Picnic Area winds its way through the Bangalow palm forest to the base of the falls. Swimming is not permitted in the area as it is home to the endangered […]
Nimbin Swimming Pool
The Nimbin Swimming Pool is a free pool operated for residents and visitors to the village of Nimbin. The pool has multiple shaded areas, a free barbeque and picnic tables for your enjoyment. The pool is the perfect place to cool off in the warmer months and is family friendly. Open seven days a week. […]
Nimbin Candle Factory
Step into the enchanting world of Nimbin Candles, a true Northern Rivers icon and one of Australia’s original makers of non-toxic, hand-dipped candles. Nestled in the colourful heart of Nimbin, this unique candle factory has been crafting beautiful, slow-burning, smokeless candles by hand for over 50 years. Born from the creative spirit of the legendary […]
Nesbitt Park
Lismore’s Nesbitt Park is located just a short drive from the Lismore CBD, and is accessible via a pathway connection from the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, just 1.1 kilometre from the Trail Head at the Lismore Railway Station. Nesbitt Park features a mountain bike skills and pump track, playground and exercise equipment, barbecues, picnic tables […]
Mt Matheson Loop
Experience the variety of the unique landscape along the Mount Matheson loop. On this short walking track, you’ll hike through the lush rainforest that encircles Mount Matheson, before reaching the dramatic cliff edges that feature eucalypt forests. It’s not a long walk but some might find it challenging, so you’ll need to be reasonably fit, […]
Lismore Shopping Square
Lismore Shopping Square is the region’s biggest shopping centre. They know you’ll enjoy your visit with their delicious food, fabulous fashions, stylish homewares and huge variety of stores. They offer fully air conditioned comfort and city style shopping with country service. Enjoy the experience! For a full list of retailers, visit their website.
Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens
This is one of the new style botanic gardens, featuring local native plants almost exclusively and with very few manicured garden beds. Prunings, mulch and natural ground covers help to create and sustain this natural environment, resulting in a collection of beautiful healthy plants. Only started in 2002 some areas of the Gardens are still […]
Lismore Regional Gallery
Lismore Regional Gallery has been a cornerstone of cultural life in the Northern Rivers region for over seventy years. As one of the longest-running art institutions in NSW, the gallery has consistently championed the transformative power of art. Their work encompasses exhibitions and presenting contemporary art across all disciplines, commissioning new works, curating inclusive and […]