Lismore

Description
In this unspoilt, lush and laid back pocket of northern New South Wales, Lismore boasts the culture and convenience of a major regional centre as well as an extraordinarily beautiful natural environment. With a population of 45,000, Lismore provides many of the region's major services and its shopping, sporting facilities, hospitals and schools support residents throughout the area. Lismore is home to the Southern Cross University, the award-winning performing arts group NORPA, a valuable macadamia and dairy industry, a creative artistic community and a thriving business centre. Regarded as the birthplace of eco-tourism, the Rainbow Region contains nearly a third of New South Wale's forest reserves. Surrounded by an area of extraordinary geographical beauty, visitors come to experience the heritage-listed rainforests and national parks. The Cafe and Culture Trail is a unique experience. The Trail will guide you through Lismore's town centre pointing out significant areas of social history.