Lismore Destination-Information Listings

Lismore

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.

Northern Rivers

Stretching from the mighty Clarence River up to Tweed Heads on the Queensland border and out to the foothills of the Great Divide, the Northern Rivers region of NSW offers a wealth of diverse holiday experiences. In this one compact region, you’ll discover the endless stretch of Pacific Coast beaches that gave birth to the Australian surfing legend; lush rolling countryside dotted with quaint and quirky townships; rugged cattle country; mystical rainforests; and deep river gorges disappearing up into the mountains. Whether your idea of the perfect holiday is lazing on a sun-drenched beach, bushwalking through pristine rainforests, tootling through picture-postcard scenery along winding country roads, hunting for antiques and quirky treasures at sleepy villages and country markets, or pampering the spirit with a relaxing regime of massages and therapies … you’ll be more than spoiled for choice in the Northern Rivers region.

South Lismore

South Lismore is a short two minute drive from the Lismore Central Business District. This part of Lismore has some wonderful places to visit such as Bold n Beautiful Interiors and Coffee shop which serves homemade light lunches cakes and quality coffee in a tranquil garden setting. While you wait for your coffee stroll around the collection of antiques, unique furniture, ornaments and giftware. GunnaWannaBe Cafe Gallery serves an amazing menu filled with a selection of traditional bushfoods and has a large range of local Aboriginal arts and crafts on display. Howard's Butchery and delicatessen is a foodie haven with its extensive selection of meat, poultry and game, specialising in gourmet foods, selected cheeses, smallgoods, dry goods and platters made to order.