savour more!
From classic meat pies and rich savoury fillings to sweet, indulgent options.
The Great Pie Trail is a pie-filled adventure you won’t forget!
what's on the menu!
Your delicious journey will have you sampling everything from classic pies to exotic flavours you won’t find anywhere else.
As you drive from town to town, you’ll savour warm, freshly baked pies. The best part – you’ll be exploring the beautiful Lismore region while doing it.
Check out who is on the trail below and start planning your journey. You can select the ‘heart’ to customise your own trip itinerary too.
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🚗 MORE Breathtaking Journeys to Enjoy 🚗
Hit the road and discover unique villages, hidden gems and the stunning natural wonders of the Northern Rivers region. From scenic views to picturesque country roads, there is so much waiting to be discovered.
Check out our top tourist drives to uncover local tips and our best kept secrets across the region. Search Tourist Drives at Visit Lismore, the official destination website and start planning your next adventure! 🌿
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #VisitNimbin #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
✨ WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES ✨
Don’t miss the iconic Lismore Lantern Parade this weekend! Enjoy a full day of entertainment, including family friendly activities, live music, vibrant performances, markets, the magical parade and the spectacular fiery finale! Visit the Lismore Lantern Parade website for all the festival information.
FRIDAY 19 JUNE
👉Workshop: Meet & Make – Nail Polish Wire Rocks, The Artisans Table, 10am-12pm
👉Workshop: Friday Clay Sessions, Silt Studio, 1pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen, brews & live music, Two Mates Brewing, from 4pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Tea Cosy Exhibition, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-2pm
👉Film: Jo Jo rabbit, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Live Music: George Smilovici, Lismore Workers Club, 6-9pm
👉Workshop: Swirl Sun Catcher, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-7.30pm
👉Star Court Theatre Games, Star court Theatre,
👉Live Music: Yolan, 5.30pm, DJ Kaz, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Live Music: JB Blues Breakers, The Channon Tavern, 6pm-9pm
SATURDAY 20 JUNE
👉Lismore Lantern Parade Activities, Lismore CBD, from 10.30am
👉Lismore Lantern Parade, Lismore CBD, 5.30pm
👉Lismore Lantern Parade: Fiery Finale, Oakes Oval, 6.30pm
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Northern Rivers Rail Trail Monthly Ride & E-Bike Hire, Sth Lismore Railway Station, 9am
👉Tea Cosy Exhibition, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-2pm
👉Workshop: Brush Making, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am
👉Rider Taco Pop Up, Clunes Hall, 5pm-9pm
👉Live Music: Michelle Belle, 5.30pm, Karaoke 8.30pm, Hotel Metropole
👉Live Music: Harry Nichols: Lismore Workers Club, 6pm-9pm
👉The Lush Parade, Lismore City Bowling Club, 6pm
👉Live Show: Fatty & Sterlo, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm
👉Live Music: Rochelle Lees Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 21 JUNE
👉Lismore City Bowlo Markets, Lismore City Bowling Club, 9am-1pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen & brews, Two Mates Brewing, from 12pm
👉Film: Trifole, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Azo Bell & The Neighbours, Eltham Hotel, 4pm
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
🏮YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2026 LISMORE LANTERN PARADE & FESTIVAL✨
The 2026 Lismore Lantern Parade returns this Saturday 20 June, celebrating 32 years of light, creativity, community and winter solstice magic. Here`s what you need to know to make the most of the festival.
🎉🎉 Festival Highlights 🎉🎉
🛍️ Market deLight | 10.30am–9pm | Carrington & Magellan Streets
🎈 KidsFest | 10.30am–4.30pm | Carrington Street
☕ Tea Cosy Exhibition | 10am–2pm | Lismore Regional Gallery
🍜 Street Food | 10.30am–9.30pm | Carrington & Magellan Streets
🥘 Restaurants, Cafés & Bars | Early until Late | Lismore CBD
🎵 HeartBeats Festival Stage | 10.30am–10pm | Carrington Street
🎉 After Parties | 8.30pm–Late | Lismore CBD
🏮Lantern Parade | 5.30pm–6.30pm🏮
👉Parade Route:
- Starts at Riviera Car Park
- Along Magellan Street
- Through the Market delight
- Past the Lismore City Library
- Left into Dawson Street
- Finishes at Oakes Oval
📍Best viewing tip: Dawson Street offers wide viewing areas and easy access to the Fiery Finale at Oakes Oval.
🔥 Fiery Finale | 6.30pm–7.30pm | Oakes Oval
Watch the parade arrive, followed by a spectacular theatrical performance featuring fire effects, cultural performances, music and fireworks.
👉Free Entry | Enter via the Magellan Street Gate
♿Accessible seating & info. Head to FAQ`s on the Lismore Lantern Parade website.
🎟️ For premium viewing, grandstand seating is available.
BOOK NOW at the Lismore Lantern Parade website.
🚗 PARKING: There is ample parking throughout the Lismore CBD.
❌ Kirkland Riviera and Canoe Club car parks will be closed for parade assembly.
❌ Access to Harold Fredericks Car Park from Magellan Street will be closed all day on 20 June.
✅ Access to Harold Fredericks Car Park will remain available via Keen Street, Larkin Lane, King Street and Rural Street back lanes.
✅Free all-day parking, John Crowther Carpark, Woodlark & Dawson Streets
Visit Lismore City Council`s Parking Map for more options.
Have a question? Ask us in the comments below.
#LismoreLanternParade #VisitLismore #NorthernRiversNSW
💛Lismore Region Story Featured on Australian Traveller
From vibrant arts and culture to hidden foodie gems, live music, boutique shopping, eco stays and ancient rainforest adventures, Lismore and its villages are redefining what a Northern Rivers getaway can be.
Australian Traveller has just featured 8 reasons to visit Lismore and its vibrant villages, showcasing the region’s creativity, community spirit and visitor experiences.
Read the article at the link in our bio. ☝️
Whether you`re planning your next escape or looking for inspiration beyond the usual tourist trail, this guide reveals a side of the Northern Rivers many travellers haven`t discovered yet.
#VisitLismore #AustralianTraveller #NorthernRiversNSW #VisitNSW #SeeAustralia #Lismore #Nimbin #Eltham #Clunes #TheChannon #RoadTripNSW @austtraveller
🥧 New to the Pie Trail: Welcome Taco Love Bros! 🥧
Taco Love Bros is known for serving some of the most delicious Mexican dishes around, but now they are also bringing bold Mexican inspired flavour to the Great Pie Trail with their mouth-watering pie creation.
👉The Achiote Spiced Pulled Pork Breakky Pie 🤤
Available from the Little Love Bros Coffee Nook, this pie is packed with tender achiote-spiced pulled pork, melted cheese, jalapeños and finished with smoky chipotle mayo, delivering the perfect kick with every bite.
Whether you`re a pie enthusiast, taco lover, or both, this is one stop you won`t want to miss on your Great Pie Trail adventure.
📍 Little Bros Coffee Nook | Open daily Mon-Sat 6am-12pm, Sun 7am-11.30am
📍 Taco Love Bros | Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-8pm
Searching for MORE pies? Head to Visit Lismore, the official destination website and search Pie Trail.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #TheGreatLismorePieTrail #TacoLoveBros #PieLovers @tacolovebros
✨Heart Light – Wearable Arts Gala this Thursday! ✨
Don’t miss this magical event as the Star Court Theatre lights up for a sparkling night of creativity. Experience a dazzling runway showcase of one-of-a-kind wearable artworks that blend fashion, art, sustainability and imagination.
What you can expect:
💡 Spectacular illuminated costumes
🌿 A strong sustainability message
🎨 Inspiring artistic talent with over 70 entries from local schools and creatives
✨ An unforgettable night of creativity.
Presented by the team behind the iconic Lismore Lantern Parade, HEART LIGHT is much more than a fashion show—it`s a celebration of imagination, sustainability and community.
The Student Awards take to the runway at 5pm, with the Wearable Arts Awards Gala starting at 8.30pm. Doors open at 8pm, with time to enjoy cocktails and canapes on arrival. Come along, be inspired and see creativity shine!
📍 Star Court Theatre
📆 Thursday, 18 June
🎟 Get your tickets now, head to the Lismore Lantern Parade website to purchase.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LismoreLanternParade #CreativeCommunity #WearableArts
🫖✨ Get Ready for the Cosiest Exhibition of the Season! ✨🫖
Join us next weekend at the incredible Tea Cosy Exhibition, brought to you by the Lismore CWA.
Come along and discover an array of beautifully handcrafted tea cosies, each lovingly created and bursting with creativity, skill and imagination.
🏆Vote for your favourite tea cosy!
As you explore the exhibition, make sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Awards for the three categories of sewing, knitting and crochet.
Enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee while you make your decision and pick your favourite!
Whether you’re a tea lover, a craft enthusiast, or just looking for a cosy way to enjoy weekend, this event is sure to warm your heart.
📍 Lismore Regional Gallery
📆 Friday 19 June & Saturday 20 June
⏰ 10am-2pm - People’s choice voting announcement at 2.30pm on Saturday
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LismoreCWA #CreateMore #LismoreRegionalGallery
🎈 KidsFest is back and bigger than ever! 🎈
Families, this is your sign to spend the day in Lismore in the lead up to the Lismore Lantern Parade on Saturday 20 June.
KidsFest is packed with:
🎭 Street performers
🏰 Jumping castles
🎨 Hands-on activities
🪄 Lantern decorating
🎲 Giant street games
🌳 The magical “Whimsical Woodland” experience in Back Alley Gallery
From little adventurers to creative teens, there’s something around every corner to spark imagination and joy.
Then, as the sun sets, kids can proudly join the crowd lining the streets for the magical Lantern Parade.
Make it a full family day out:
🍕 Early family dinner in town
🍦 Dessert stop before the parade
🛏 Stay overnight and enjoy a relaxed Sunday in Lismore
📍 KidsFest
🕥 10.30am – 4.30pm
📅 Saturday 20 June
Head to the Lismore Lantern Parade website for more details.
#KidsFest #LismoreLanternParade #FamilyFun #VisitLismore #NorthernRiversFamilies
🎶🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎶🎨
There is plenty to enjoy and experience around Lismore this weekend with creative workshops, local markets, live music and MORE.
FRIDAY 12 JUNE
👉Workshop: Meet & Make – Mini Beaded Bouquet, The Artisans Table, 10am-12pm
👉Workshop: Friday Clay Sessions, Silt Studio, 1pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen, brews & live music, Two Mates Brewing, from 4pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Film: Armadeus, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉In Conversation: Sarah Ujmaia, Lismore Regional Gallery, 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Kai Noon, Lismore Workers Club, 6-9pm
👉Workshop: Paint & Sip: Kookaburra Theme, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-7.30pm
👉Live Music: Dan Grace, Northern Rivers Hotel, 6pm
👉Live Theatre: Family Values, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Luke Vassella, 5.30pm, DJ Mudcrab, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 13 JUNE
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Love Me Again Monthly Pop Up Rack Sale, The artisans Table, 8am-2pm
👉`Eclectic Emporium` Pre-loved pop up shop, Flourish Studio, 10am-2pm
👉Workshop: Learn to make felt slippers, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am
👉Live Theatre: Family Values, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Show: The Sydney Hotshots Live, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm
👉Live Music: Push, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
👉Live Music: Dan Hannaford: Lismore Workers Club, 6pm-9pm
SUNDAY 14 JUNE
👉Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Workshop: Oil Painting Portraits, The Artisans Table, 10am-1pm
👉Cacao Ceremony, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10am
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen & brews, Two Mates Brewing, from 12pm
👉Film: Primavera, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Rod Murray Duo, Eltham Hotel, 3pm
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
📍New Visitor Information Hub at The Channon Tavern!🌿
Whether you`re a local exploring your backyard or a visitor discovering the Northern Rivers, make sure to stop by The Channon Tavern, now proudly hosting a Visitor Information Hub.
Pick up a range of FREE visitor guides, maps, and regional tourism information to help you discover local attractions, scenic drives, villages, events, walks, and hidden gems throughout the region.
While you`re there, enjoy everything this iconic local venue has to offer. Located in the heart of The Channon, the Tavern has been part of the village`s story for generations, originally operating as a butter factory, now a community gathering place, attracting visitors from all over on weekends to enjoy what`s on offer.
• Live music on Fridays and Sundays
• Weekly trivia nights
• Pool competitions
• Local events and community gatherings
• Happy Hour Tuesday–Friday, 5pm–6pm
• Delicious menu, welcoming and friendly service
• Log fire and cosy atmosphere
• Children`s playground and outdoor deck overlooking Terania Creek
🕛 Opening Hours:
Open from 12pm until late, closed Monday
📍The Channon Tavern | 51 Terania Street, The Channon
#TheChannonTavern #NorthernRiversNSW #VisitNSW #ExploreTheNorthernRivers #VisitorInformation #northernriversnsw @thechannontavern
