scenic drives + walks
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there are just so many scenic drives that we’ll have you exploring for days, even weeks, if you like! To get you started we have a couple of recommended drives below and a few more of our scenic drives in the Lismore section of this publication.
the track meanders through rainforest for a kilometre
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Nimbin to Border Ranges (Full day, easy-moderate)
Head out along Blue Knob Road until you reach Blue Knob Hall Gallery & Café. After the Blue Knob Gallery & Cafe, take the next left down Lillian Rock Road. At the end turn right, towards Murwillumbah, on the Kyogle/ Muwillumbah Road, and then left into Creegan Road, which becomes Tweed Range Scenic Drive. This 64km gravel road traverses the eastern plateau of the World Heritage rainforest from Lillian Rock to Wiangaree and takes a leisurely 3-4 hours.
highlights • Blue Knob Hall Gallery & Café is a perfect stop for lunch • Lillian Rock is a sacred landmark • The Pinnacle walk and lookout offers dramatic views of the Wollumbin (Mt Warning) Caldera
Nimbin to Nightcap National Park (3km, 1.5 hours, easy-moderate)
Enjoy Mt Nardi and the Matheson Loop by heading out through the lush rainforest encircling Mt Matheson. Drier vegetation communities are found near cliff edges.
Pholis Gap (4km, 1.5 hours, moderate)
Beginning at Mt Nardi the track meanders through rainforest for a kilometre before splitting off the Mt Matheson Loop and descending towards the escarpment edge. Walk to Pholis Gap which offers views of the surrounding valleys.