Once-sleepy Lismore is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to an influx of folk from the big smoke and the coast, looking to embrace the joys of small-town life. Pass down a main street now dotted with cafes, hip stores and awesome street art, and, beyond, the Richmond Valley beckons with its swathes of green and rural lifestyle. Need evidence? Lismore’s art gallery is one of the longest-running in regional NSW, and the Tropical Fruits NYE Festival is one of the biggest LGBTQIA+ events in the country.
A perfect 4-day itinerary in NSW's Northern Rivers
A perfect 4-day itinerary in NSW's Northern Rivers
From hot air ballooning in Byron Bay and discovering street art in Lismore to finding the best local produce at Nimbin Markets to sunrise kayaking on Tweed River, follow this itinerary in the Northern Rivers region for an amazing four days.
Rainforest Way
Road trip
Rainforest Way
Discover enchanting rainforest, tumbling waterfalls, superb lookouts and idyllic country towns on this romantic road trip through the lush Byron Bay hinterland and an ancient volcanic caldera to the spectacular national parks near Lismore.
