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Lismore, Nimbin and Villages

Motorcycle Routes Lismore Visitor Information Centre 207 Molesworth Street Lismore, NSW 2480 p 02 6626 0100 w visitlismore.com.au e tourism@lismore.nsw.gov.au

Lismore, Tabulam & Woodenbong Loop

Lismore, Rock Valley, Uki Loop 170km Take a ride along Leycester Creek past the Rock Valley Post Office, one of the smallest post offices in Australia. Explore the spectacular scenery and ranges formed by the extinct shield volcano millions of years ago.

This ride has many unique and interesting café’s and pubs to call into along the way.

Uki

Stokers Cawongla

Bonalbo Kyogle Mooball

Rock

Tabulam Lismore

Eltham Lismore

Casino

Discover the historic Lions Road. Winding over the Border Ranges through to Rathdowney the Lions Road is full of breathtaking scenery, ranges and rocky outcrops. The twists and turns make this route a very popular ride for bike riders in the region. Explore towns along the way including Kyogle, Rathdowney and Woodenbong.

Woodenbong

120km

Alstonville

Lismore

Rathdow Wiangaree

Wardell Kyogle Coraki

Broadwater

Lismore

Evans Head

Woodburn

Enjoy the panoramic view from the Open Air Cathedral in Bexhill.

Call into Clunes and visit the general store equip with a café and cellars specialising in locally produced beer, wine and spirits.

Wind down the hill to Eltham a historic railway town with a great pub to enjoy lunch.

Clunes Rocky Bexhill The Channon

Eltham

Lismore

Dunoon

Lismore

The Channon, Koonorigan and Nimbin Loop 72km

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60km Explore the rainforest and see why Dunoon is known as the macadamia capital of Australia. Rocky Creek Dam stores the water for the region and has beautiful bushwalks around the dam and rainforest. The Channon is known for it’s market on the second Sunday of every month and has a great Tavern for lunch.

Bangalow, Newrybar and Tintenbar Loop

Nimbin Newrybar

The Channon is known for it’s market on the second Sunday of every month and has a great Tavern and General Store. The Koonorigan Range has breathtaking views over the ranges and valleys. Ride past the Nimbin rocks and into Nimbin. Nimbin is known for it’s alternative culture.

Explore the streets filled with cafes galleries and unique shops.

From the plateau to the coast this ride has it all. Start off with a ride through the historic town of Alstonville. Take a scenic windy ride down from the plateau to river town of Wardell. Follow the highway to Broadwater home of the Broadwater Sugar Mill and then on to Evans Head. Return via Woodburn, Coraki and Wyrallah which are all important river ports from the days of river transport.

Dunoon, Rocky Creek Dam and The Channon Loop

Bexhill, Clunes and Eltham Loop 45km

Casino and Tabulam are known for their cattle farming and beautiful rural landscapes. This ride takes in the country charm of the region.

Winding through farmland, small townships and native forests. The ever-changing scenery on this ride makes it a must do.

Lismore, Alstonville & Evans Head Loop

Lismore, Kyogle & Lions Road Loop 260km

270km

Woodenbong

77km

The Channon Bangalow

Koonorigan Tintenbar

Lismore

Lismore

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The ride from Lismore to Bangalow is a scenic winding road through lush green hills.

Bangalow’s main street has an array of boutique stores and cafes. Newrybar is a historic town now home to antique stores, retro stores and a beautiful café, bakery and deli. The Old Pacific Highway now the Hinterland Way is a quite stretch of road with views over the coastline.

Lismore to Canungra Round Trip 340km

Lismore to Kingscliff Round Trip

Nerang

This is one of the best rides in the region! The road will take riders through Bangalow/Byron Bay, Mooball, Murwillumbah, and Chillingham to the picturesque township of Canungra.

From here the road leads back to Nerang where the ride will continue down the Pacific Highway to Bangalow and back to Lismore. Alternatively, return to Lismore via Uki and Nimbin

Canungra

This is a great coastal ride to take a passenger. Incredible coastal views, pubs, cafes, and good roads. Rode from Lismore to the coast and then ride over to Murwillumbah and Uki for a change of scenery over winding bush roads through the rolling hills back to Lismore.

Murwillumbah

Chillingham

Casuarina Uki Murwillumbah Mooball

Pottsville

Stokers Sliding

Bangalow/ Byron Bay

Lismore

Lismore

Lismore to Yamba loop 228km

Lismore to Glen Innes Lismore

A great mid-morning or lunch ride. Explore the great coastal villages located on the mighty Clarence. You can catch the ferry from Illuka or Yamba and cross the Clarence River for a perfect round trip.

220km

Kingscliff

554km

Lismore

Casino Woodburn Tenterfield New Italy

South Grafton

Illuka Glen Innes

Highway riding at it’s best! An easy ride to Grafton, followed by a rode up the Gwydir Highway to Glen Innes. From here take the New England Highway to Tenterfield and then meander down the Bruxner Highway through Casino and back to Lismore.

Harwood Island

Yamba

Lismore to Tenterfield

Lismore to Brunswick Heads

Lismore

334km This ride takes you inland right through to Tenterfield, guaranteed to stratify all riders with it’s twists and turns. Explore villages along the way and seek out the bike display at the pub in Drake. Take in the views of the spectacular coastal escarpment as you ride back to Lismore in time for dinner.

131km Brunswick Heads

Casino Byron Bay Bangalow

Tablulam

Lennox Head

Drake Lismore

Ballina

Tenterfield

A great short ride, head to Ballina from Lismore and take Tourist Drive 30 to Lennox Head, through to Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads. There are plenty of cafes, pubs and live music on weekends. Explore the hidden gems of Billinudgel, Ocean Shores and Mullumbimby. Bangalow is the final pit stop on the way back to Lismore

Warwick

Lismore to Warwick to Tenterfield

Killarney

Varied distances Legume

Take your time exploring the country. The section from Woodenbong to Legume might slow you down a bit but don’t let that deter you. Test out the great gravel sections between Tenterfield and Bald Rock National Park. Here are a few route options: 1.

Lismore, Warwick, Lismore: 384km

2.

Lismore, Legume, Bald Rock, Tenterfield, Lismore: 416km

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Lismore, Legume, Bald Rock, Stanthorpe, Tenterfield, Lismore 488km

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Stanthorpe

Bald Knob NP

Tenterfield

Lismore, Warwick, Tenterfield, Lismore: 470km

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Woodenbong

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Casino

Kyogle

Lismore

Northern Rivers Motorcycle Shops & Repairs Lismore Lismore Motorcycles Address: 3 Three Chain Rd, South Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6621 8553 North Coast Powersports Address: 78 Conway St, Lismore NSW 2480

Highway 1 Motorcycles Address: 3/27 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina Phone: (02) 6686 4662 Ballina Motorcycles Address: 21 Kerr St, Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: (02) 6681 3000 Supercheap Auto Address: Cnr. North Creek & Tamarind Drive, Ballina Phone: (02) 6681 4755 B-line auto Address: 6/46 De-Havilland Cres, Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: (02) 6681 6877

Autobarn Ballina Address: Cnr River Street &, Quays Dr, Ballina NSW Town & Country Motorcycles 2478 Address: 14 Wilson St S, South Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6698 4625 Phone: (02) 6622 5373 Casino Phone: (02) 5622 1610

City Bikeworx Address: 232 Union St, South Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6622 6226 Dr. Dirt of Dunoon Address: 5 Phyllis St, Lismore S NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6622 4142

The Dirt Bike Clinic Address: 21 Hartley Street, Casino Phone: 0422 365 976 Storm Force Motorcycles Address: 35 Casino Street, South Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6622 8886

Ireland Honda Address: 108 Dawson St, Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6621 2662 Supercheap Auto Address: Brewster St, Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6622 7797 Autobarn Lismore Address: 12 Brewster St, Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6622 1311 Ballina

Ballina Bikeworx Address: 78 Kalinga St, West Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: (02) 6686 6013

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Gibbo's Auto Spares

Address: 136 Walker St, Casino NSW 2470 Phone: (02) 6662 7111 Kyogle Kyogle Motorcycles Address: 3/1 Irwin St, Kyogle NSW 2474 Phone: (02) 6632 1950 Gibbo's /A1 Auto Spares Address: 1 Irwin St, Kyogle NSW 2474 Phone: (02) 6632 2733

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