Lismore


Lismore, a city of 30,000 people, is located on the Bruxner Highway and the Wilsons River, a tributary of the Richmond River.

Where Is It?: Lismore is 734 km north of sydney; 200 km south of Brisbane. It is close to numerous coastal resort towns. These include Ballina (31 km), Byron Bay (32 km), Evans Head (56 km), Surfers Paradise (91 km) and Lennox Head (43 km).

Events

Easter Classic Tennis Tournament - April
Autumn Orchid Show - April
Lismore Gem Fest - May
Lismore Lantern Festival - June
Northern Rivers Herb Festival - August
Spring Orchid Show - September
Australian Stamp and Coin Fair - November
Lookouts: Robertsons Lookout has panoramic views of the city and river.

Lismore is the larget population centre on the north coast of New South Wales. The area surrounding lismore is claimed to be the most closely settled and intensively cultivated rural area in Australia.


Surrounding area

There are a number of rainforest patches in the area, remnants of what was once known as the Big Scrub. These are preserved today, with a small remnant known as Boatharbour Reserve just east of town on the Bangalow road. A section of this rainforest is also viewable in the grounds of the Southern Cross University and at Wilsons Nature Reserve on Wyrallah Road.

An important aboriginal bora ring can be seen a short distance to the south of Lismore.

Minyon Falls, Nightcap National Park

Nightcap National Park (35 km north): a beautiful park full of ancient rainforests, waterways and spectacular views. With easy access from Lismore and Nimbin, you can enjoy a picnic, bushwalk or overnight camping trip amid the park's escarpments, waterfalls and crystal clear creeks and enjoy views of the 20 million year-old Wollumbin shield volcano.




Nimbin (35 km north): nestled in the sub-tropical foothills of the eastern edge of an extinct volcano in the magical Nimbin Valley, Nimbin is known as the 'Alternative Capital of Australia'. With its frontier-style building facades, Nimbin enjoys a rich multicultural diversity that is reflected in the works of its large community of talented Artists and Musicians. In New South Wales the cultivation, selling and possession of cannabis is illegal, however in Nimbin, all three activities are part of every day hippie culture.

Lismore, Nimbin and Villages Arts Trail: the Northern Rivers is home to the largest concentration of practicing artists in regional Australia. Dotted throughout the hinterland city of Lismore and its surrounding villages, you will discover many quaint galleries and studios showcasing the impressive work of our local artists, many of whom follow an alternate lifestyle. Follow the trail to meet our wonderful artists and take home a unique piece of the Northern Rivers.


Macadamia Magic at Alphadale, east of Lismore, offers hourly tours of the factory, which processes 45 tonnes of nuts a day. Owned and operated by local macadamia growers, Macadamia Magic is the largest processing plant of the nut in the country, and 90% of its produce is exported, most to the United States. The factory is set on a plantation which grows many tropical fruits alongside the macadamia trees, and a tourist annexe and caf�ɬ� offers light meals with a focus on macadamia nuts, of course. Ph (02) 6624 2900.

Climate: Lismore experiences mild to warm temperatures all year round, with ample rainfall. Temperatures in summer range between 27 �Ǭ�C and 40 �Ǭ�C. The sub-tropical climate combined with geographical features means the urban area is unusually humid when compared with surrounding areas, especially in summer.

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