Byron and Northern Rivers NSW - Accommodation Guide 2019/2019

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CONTENTS

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BYRON’S BEACHES

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Map of Byron Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 The Top 10 Must Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 The Lighthouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Diving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Kayaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Surfing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Byron’s Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Whale Watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Markets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Festivals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Restaurant Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Weddings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

TOP TEN MUST DO

Towns

Byron Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Brunswick heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Mullumbimby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Ballina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Lismore & Nimbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Evans Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Yamba & The Clarence. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 New Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Brooms Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Ulmarra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 The Tweed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Accommodation Directory . . . . . . . . 68 MAPS

Byron Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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Brunswick Heads/Ocean Shores. . . . . . . . 73 Ballina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Northern Rivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

WE WILL TAKE YOU THERE

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Getting here

GETTING HERE

GOLD COAST  AIRPORT Spend less time travelling, and more time enjoying your stay. Flying direct to Gold Coast Airport is the most convenient way to access the natural beauty of the Northern Rivers and Byron Bay region in New South Wales, with direct flights available from cities across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Gold Coast Airport welcomes international flights from four destinations in New Zealand, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Singapore and Japan (Tokyo).

The airport is located only metres from the beach, a 5 minute transfer to the Tweed Coast, and an enjoyable 40 min-

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ute drive to Byron Bay and surrounds.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Tigerair, Air Asia and Scoot fly direct to Gold Coast Airport and offer everyday low fares. Currently there are over 30 flights a day to Sydney and over 19 flights a day to Melbourne, providing great flexibility when planning your itinerary.

To view the current airline schedule please visit: www.goldcoastairport.com.au or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Take advantage of the range of ground transport providers available, or hire a car from the many car rental companies based within the terminal.

BALLINA AIRPORT Welcome to the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, the heart of the Northern Rivers region.

The Airport is only 5 minutes from Ballina CBD and under 30 minutes to Byron Bay and Lismore helping you get to your destination whether it’s for a holiday or business, faster.

We are proud to be the gateway to this stunning region of rich natural beauty and cultural diversity. The Northern Rivers is a destination for everyone and boasts some of Australia’s best beaches and great surfing, rivers, rainforests and natural attractions.

kayaking or cycling. The region is renowned for the major music festivals, arts and cultural events that are held annually and for the eclectic array of cuisines and restaurants dotting the region’s landscape.

The airport is a natural gateway to the region. It has recently tripled in size with a new departure lounge, a new café, sports bar, three new shops and more seating and amenities. Hire a car from the many car rental companies based within the terminal.

There is always a festival or market going on and an abundance of activities to choose from such as hot air ballooning, skydiving, whale watching, diving and snorkelling, sea

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BYRON BAY From world-renowned beaches to lush hinterland surrounds, Byron offers something for just about everyone with an eclectic and laid-back mix of alternative, surfie and trendy culture.

Originally known as Cavanbah or ‘meeting place’ by the original Bundjalung people of the area, Byron continues to live up to its traditional heritage with people flocking from everywhere to shop, surf, scuba dive and of course, walk the famous Cape Byron Lighthouse track. Located at Australia’s most easterly point, this walk offers a stunning vista of migrating whales as well as resident dolphins and leopard sharks.

Known to many as the Rainbow region, Byron is home to a thriving local community of musicians and artists and hosts a variety of colourful markets and festivals. The beaches are also popular for romance, with the Byron Bay Surf Club being a favourite wedding venue.

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Byron Bay

A Coastal town in the north eastern Australian state of New South Wales. It’s a popular holiday destination, known for its beaches, surfing and scuba diving sites. Cape Byron State Conservation Park is on a headland with the bightest lighthouse in Australia. Between June and November, humpback whales can be spotted from headland viewpoints such as the Captain Cook Lookout.

Wake up, grab a coffee on the go, do the lighthouse walk and jump in the ocean all before you start your day exploring world class Byron Bay. ‘Comma is here to remind you of the sublime in stillness. That amidst the clamour of modern life, time is your greatest currency. As the name implies, Comma stands for taking a moment to breathe, regenerate, find calm, and begin again. We believe in the healing power of touch, in conscious minimalism, warm neutrals, pacifying low light, and baptism by oiled up limbs. But there’s more to Comma than a moment of day-spa-induced sopor. Comma represents a lifestyle that’s enriched and balanced inside and outside our walls. A place where you’ll have the sort of holistic massage experience that will make you wonder how you ever went on without it. A place that is yours as much as it is ours..’www.commabyron.com @ commabyron

A DAY IN BYRON EAT DAY & NIGHT - THE ROADHOUSE -Light-filled cafe with rus-

tic-chic charm, plus a sprawling terrace, serving creative brunch dishes using local and seasonal produce of only the highest quality. Come for a breakfast bowl and a medicinal mushroom latte in the morning and an authentic woodfired pizza and a medicinal cocktail in the evening. www.roadhousebyronbay.com @roadhousebyronbay

EAT EVENING - SUPERNATURAL - A slice of Paris by the sea in

Byron Bay. Dark, sexy, loud, Supernatural offers 50 natural wines from around the world and salty seaside snacks, eaten with your hands. Don’t expect soft jazz or white tablecloths – this is a hedonistic knees-up, a toast to the best things in life. 9 Bay Lane, Byron Bay NSW, 2481. Dinner 7 nights from 5pm, lunch Sunday from midday. Bookings & walk-ins www.supernaturalcellars.com.au @ supernaturalcellars

AUSSIE PUB - THE BEACH HOTEL - Overlooking the white sands

and sparkling waters of Byron Bay’s Main Beach is The Beach Hotel - a unique and iconic destination and Byron’s most famous pub.

Open every day from 8am, the mood of the hotel changes subtly throughout the day to accommodate the changing needs of our guests.

From excellent coffee and early bird breakfasts to after-surf pub lunches, family dinners, cocktails with friends or private holiday accommodation, our comfortable and expansive venue has it all... just metres from the iconic shoreline. www.beachhotel.com.au @ beachhotelbyronbay

EAT LUXE - RAES - Raes on Wategos is an exclusive boutique retreat

in an idyllic beachfront setting.

A boutique retreat with personalised service, Raes provides an elegant, opulent and exceptionally private space where you can lose yourself in the ultimate beachfront escape.

Contemporary Australian with a Mediterranean influence, authentically considered and presented by the head chef, Jason Saxby and the Raes Dining Room team.

A 50 seat al fresco dining room overlooking Wategos Beach has a reputation as one of the best restaurants in the Byron Bay region.

The freshest and finest local produce from Byron and the surrounding regions. www.raes.com.au @raesonwategos

WITH THE KIDS - THE FARM - The farm is perfect for a day out

with the kids with many activities to keep them occupied. “The Farm is principally a working farm, we house a collection of micro-businesses all sharing in a common goal. We invite you to come and visit us and see for yourself how a farm operates, supports the environment and contributes to a healthier lifestyle.

Our motto Grow, Feed, Educate inspires all that we do, here and for the community at large. We believe that it is first hand experience of seeing how food is grown and produced that makes the eating of it so much more pleasurable. From this simple pleasure sprouts a curiosity and desire to learn more.

We hope you enjoy your visit to The Farm and leave feeling inspired to make even the smallest change towards a healthier, more harmonious existence with our land, our animals and our communities.” www.thefarm.com.au @ thefarmatbyronbay

SHOP- There is plenty on offer as far as shopping is concerned.

whether you are looking for an outfit for that evening or a souvenir to take home. The industrial estate houses shop fronts of some of Byrons best exports - be sure to explore the industrial estate.

EXPLORE

- LIGHTHOUSE - Cape Byron Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located at Cape Byron, New South Wales, Australia. It is Australia’s most powerful lighthouse, with a light intensity of 2,200,000 cd. Cape Byron, the easternmost point of the mainland of Australia, is about 3 kilometres northeast of the town of Byron Bay.

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EVENTS

The local Arakwal Aboriginal people’s name for the

14 February V Day One Billion Rising

tain James Cook named Cape Byron after Royal

1 January First Sun New Years Day

14-24 February Byron Bay Surf Festival 9-14 April Byron Bluesfest

3 May Winter Whales Ocean Swim Classic 9 May Byron Bay Tri & Multisport Fest

7 June Stone & Wood – Festival of the Stone 7-9 August Byron Bay Writers Festival August Byron 2 Brunswick Beach Run October Byron Bay Guitar Festival

18 October Byron Lighthouse Run

18-27 October Byron Bay Film Festival

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MARKETS

1ST Sunday Community 8am-3pm

Navy officer John Byron, circumnavigator of the world and grandfather of the poet Lord Byron.

According to the 2016 census of Population, there were 9,246 people in Byron Bay.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 1.6% of the population.

64.0% of people were born in Australia. The next

most common countries of birth were England 4.9% and New Zealand 2.5%.

76.3% of people spoke only English at home.

Byron Shire has 2.2 million visitors per year

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Byron Bay has a humid subtropical climate with

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daily maximums usually reaching 19.4 °C and a

Thursday Farmers 7-11am

Byron Bay is one of the most visited destinations in

Australia, with our natural beauty on display, come, relax and unwind, meet some locals, offering great

surfing beaches, snorkelling, scuba diving, kay-

warm summers and mild winters. Winters have minimum of 12 °C. Summer can be hot, with a daily average of 27 °C. Summer evenings can be wet, cooling the day down.

aking, horse riding, diverse bush walking tracks,

Longboard surfers arrived in the 1960s and used

historic lighthouse museum, the lighthouse was

Corner. This was the beginning of Byron Bay as

dolphin & whale watching activities, check out our built in 1901 at the most easterly point on the Aus-

tralian mainland to warn ships, this is Byron Bay! VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

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area is Cavanbah, meaning ‘meeting place’. Cap-

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natural breaks at The Pass, Wategos, and Cosy

a travellers’ destination, and by 1973, when the

Aquarius Festival was held in nearby Nimbin, its reputation as a hippy, happy, alternative town was

established, although tourism facilities remained minimal. From the 1980s, tourism began to develop in earnest, with the cash-poor surf-

ers and hippies supplemented, and to a degree supplanted, by cashed-up conspicuous consum-

ers who in turn stimulated the development of retail precincts and accommodation more tuned to their needs.

Today, Byron Bay is one of the most up-market residential areas on the Australian east coast with the

growth in multi-million dollar mansions now push-

ing the median value of house sales up beyond

AU$1.5 million in 2017, over a 100% increase since 2013, based on 2018 data from realestate.com.au.

At the same time, the town has not lost its attraction to a diverse range of visitors including surfers,

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backpackers and visitors interested in the natural

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attractions of the area, and also supports a healthy cross section of creative persons including artists, craftspersons and musicians, while its more recent hippy/new age past is reflected to a degree

in a prevalence of alternative “new-age” shops, “spiritual” services such as meditation and yoga

classes, and holistic healing/’wellness’ retreats. As at 2018, the town is cited as having around 9,000

permanent residents, while being visited by over 2.2 million visitors each year. +Source - WIKIPEDIA

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NEW CABINS & KIDS CLUB COMING THIS SUMMER!

DISCOVER BYRON BAY Just two kilometres from the chic town centre is Discovery Parks – Byron Bay. With exceptional holiday park facilities and the development of new cabins and kids club coming this Summer, you’ll never want to leave.

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Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Exceptional holiday park facilities in idyllic green grounds, you’ll never want to leave...

Known for its laidback atmosphere and spectacular beaches, Byron Bay is one of Australia’s most loved travel destinations.

Discovery Parks – Byron Bay offers the ultimate haven for respite: an oasis among the trees on the fringe of town, with enough room and facilities to keep everyone entertained from check in to check out.

Parents can relax, as the kids run free throughout the park. If they are not bouncing on the jumping pillow or swimming in the resort-style pool, they are happily gliding down the 3m high slide at the waterpark.

With a dedication to continual improvement, a number of new developments are in the works including 20 new Superior Cabins, a Kids Club with a planned program starting in 2018, and a conference facility for both corporate and tourist travellers alike. A new state of the art camp kitchen will also be ready in time for summer with multiple cooking zones and comfortable dining facilities; perfect for sharing a meal with your new park neighbours.

To explore the absolute beauty of the North Coast, Discovery Parks – Byron Bay is the ideal base.

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Top 10 Must Do

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The adventures to be enjoyed around Byron are as wide as the imagination Byron Corner Store

Brunswick Picture House

Byron’s best coffee! Using local

The Picture House prides itself on

organic Moonshine Roasters

presenting a diverse program of

coffee and made with love with all

shows and events that span the

your favourite milks. Conveniently

generational divide, with comedy,

located in the middle of Jonson St,

live music, film events, family

Byron Corner Store is your must see

entertainment and the smash hit

Caffeine destination!.. pg 35

monthly cabaret, CHEEKY pg 42

Crystal Castle and Shambhala Gardens

Heritage Rail Shuttle Byron Bay Railroad Company has

Behold the beauty of crystal from gigantic formations to exquisite jewellery. Walk through stunning gardens and rainforest, the World peace Stupa blessed by Gyuto Monks of Tibet.

Indulge in delicious views, local coffee... pg 26

restored an out of action heritage train service which runs on solar

power and is open to all, warmly

welcoming the local community and visitors to ride.

www.byronbaytrain.com.au Beach Rides

Byron Bay Kombi Tours

Horse Riding

Byron Bay Kombis offers chauffeured

Zephyr Horses offer small

Byron Bay in beautifully restored,

beach, in the beautiful sub-tropical

sightseeing tours in and beyond

Forest Rides

Kids’ Parties

Lessons

Photoshoots

personalized horse tours, on the

nostalgic kombis or if you prefer a

woodlands, and at ‘The Farm’. In

self-driven kombi or beetle have a

addition, they do mounted archery

look at Retro campervans... pg 15

and trick riding clinics, horseback

pub tours, mustering camps, private lessons... pg 13

Scuba Diving

Kayaking

Situated within the Cape Byron

Experience all the fun and adventure

shore, Julian Rocks was named

Feel the exhilaration as you paddle

Marine Park and just 2.8km from

of a Cape Byron Kayaks guided tour.

one of Australia’s top snorkeling

with the dolphins, the turtles and the

destinations by Australian

whales that frequent the enticing

Geographic and rated as one the

waters of Byron Bay … page 18

best dive sites throughout Australia… pg 18

Whale Watching

Balloon Aloft

Whale watching boat expeditions

Watch the sunrise over Byron Bay

Bay, Brunswick Heads and Ballina.

Daily with Australia’s most

from a hot air balloon. Adventures

are offered in Tweed Heads, Byron

Experienced Balloon Company. Book

The dramatic coastline has numerous

Online Today. Daily Flights. Flexible

vantage points which offer excellent

Flight Locations. 40 Years’ Experience.

viewing opportunities between May

Championship Pilots.

and November… see pg 22

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Conveniently located within a leisurely stroll to Byron’s main Beach, shops and restaurants.

The Crest Byron Bay offers beautifully appointed self-contained apartments and villas set in a tranquil environment of sub-tropical gardens with lush shade trees. All apartments and villas feature brand new kitchens and enjoy easy access to our sparkling heated salt water pool, BBQ and alfresco dining area.

The Crest invites you to relax and explore the beauty of Byron Bay. Discover for yourself, why our resort style complex, is the perfect destination for your next Byron Bay holiday, come and enjoy.

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The Lighthouse

CAPE BYRON

LIGHTHOUSE Meander through rainforest, world class beaches to the lighthouse.

The Lighthouse… Meander through rainforest and world class beaches to the lighthouse.

The light that shines by night over Cape Byron Marine Park emanates from a tower as famous as the town of Byron Bay itself. Built at the turn of the 19th century to protect ships passing along the coast, Cape Byron Lighthouse stands resolute on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. Operated by resident keepers until 1989, it’s now automated light is clearly visible from the Byron Bay Township.

Take a guided tour of the lighthouse, learn more about this iconic white tower and find out about shipwrecks and stories from the sea in the Maritime Museum which is below the lighthouse and the artwork inside is ‘a must see’.

You’ll enjoy some of the best views of the ocean and hinterland including regular sightings of turtles, dolphins. It is the most easterly point of Australia, and one of the best places to see humpback whales as they pass on their annual migration between May and November.

Please note • The Maritime Museum is open 10am to 4pm daily • Remember to take your binoculars if you want to whale watch

• It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited • Parking fees apply

WALKING TRACK Enjoy spectacular coastal views along the Cape Byron walking track that takes you on a hike through rainforest, beach, grassland and clifftops to the lighthouse.

STATE CONSERVATION AREA • It’s a good idea to put sunscreen on before you set out and remember to take a hat and plenty of drinking water • Keep on track, keep away from cliff edges • Take your swimwear as you may like to have a swim on the way You’ll need a good two hours to properly experience the walking track – but it’s so rich in delights, don’t be surprised if you reach the end and feel like doing it again.

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IMAGE VIA @CATFOODTACO a hike through rainforest and across clifftops with stunning views of the ocean and hinterland. En route you’ll wander through the shade of bangalow palms and ancient burrawangs, across kangaroo grasslands, along picturesque beaches and up to Cape Byron Lighthouse.

ACCOMMODATION The four Clarke’s Beach Cottages have direct access to Byron Bay’s main beach and are surrounded by National Park. Staying here is just magnificient, you can wake to ocean views and the sound of crashing surf. Alternatively the two lighthouse cottages where the former keepers used to live have been fully refurbished, heritage listed cottages (circa 1901) makes this a truly unique holiday experience. Be the first to see the sunrise on Australia’s mainland and enjoy watching dolphins, turtles and whales. To enquire about NPWS holiday accommodation in the lighthouse keeper’s cottages or the beach cottages go to www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/bookings

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Scuba Diving

Julian Rocks has over 1000 recorded species of tropical, temperate and pelagic fish, fantastic snorkelling or diving visibility all year round.

One of the most prolific fish dives in the world.

Situated within the Cape Byron Marine Park and just 2.8 kilometres from shore, Julian Rocks was named one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top snorkel destinations by Australian Geographic and rated as one of the best dive sites in Australia. The marine life is amazingly diverse and abundant.

In the winter months, it is an aggregation site for the endangered Grey Nurse Shark. In the summer, Leopard Sharks and Manta Rays frequent

the waters near Julian Rocks. Due to the wide diversity of marine life, professional photographers often flock here and along with diving courses learn underwater photography from the best.

As well as being a well renowned dive site snorkelling tours are available every day. Snorkellers are taken to the most protected areas where depths are shallow and you will see as much marine life as the divers. A memorable introduction to the mysterious underwater world of the region!

The boat trip itself is fun where you can regularly see dolphins and whales when in season.

Dive and snorkel trips depart daily. Check our web site for details byronandbeyond.com

The marine life at Julian Rocks is amazingly diverse due to tropical warm currents mixing with cooler temperate water

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Cape Byron Kayaks is the original and the best kayaking tour in Byron Bay. Their professional guides share a wealth of local knowledge, taking care of all your needs and making your experience a safe and memorable one.

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Learn To Surf Having a go at surfing is at the top of the must do list when visiting Byron Bay. Don’t just jump onto any surf school bus for your lessons, make sure your bus stops in town for surfing at the famous Clarkes or Belongil beaches that have made Byron Bay “the place” for the best lessons.

Also although it’s tempting to go to your local surf shop and buy the latest pro model, the reality is that the modern short board is virtually impossible to learn on. It is hard to control, not very buoyant and hard to paddle.

Surf with BlackDog Surfing to get the best waves, on the right board in the bay on the day. BlackDog Surfing have more local knowledge & local experience than any other surf school in town.

The owners are on the beach each day & the team of instructors are the best in the bay. They know where to go to find the safest waves on the day & will not take you surfing when the surf is too big and dangerous for you.

THEY WILL ORGANISE YOUR LESSON/S AND HAVE YOU CATCHING WAVES IN NO TIME

All the instructors are totally qualified and experienced local surfers that help you in the surf 100% of the lesson and are committed to being safe and having heaps of fun. Everything you need is provided. All you need to do is bring a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a smile!

The one thing that all participants have in common is how much they love the sensation of riding their wave!

BLACK DOG SURFING

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Beaches

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01 Belongil to The Wreck

02 Main Beach to Clarkes

This beach starts at the western side of the Main Beach car park and heads west away from the Lighthouse. Another great wave in Byron Bay that was formed when ‘The Wollongbar’ was washed from the old Byron Bay jetty during the 1920s.

‘The Wollongbar’ was then used as the major transport for all the tourists coming from Sydney to visit The Bay. You can still see the ‘rudder’ and ‘the boilers’ sticking out of the sand. Here both Lefts and Rights break on sandbanks that are always there because of The Wreck.

From here, all the way along Belongil Beach gets its good share of waves.

It is great for both the experienced surfer and the beginner. The waves vary from fast hollow dumping waves, to soft spilling waves, dependant on what the swell and sandbanks are doing. It will pick up most swells from the north to the south and likes a west to south west wind but also a south east is surfable. The sweep is here if the swell is here.

This beach runs from the end of The Pass back down to the carpark at the Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club. This is Byron Bay’s main patrolled beach. The waves here are often fast and hollow but can often get small spilling waves depending on how big the swell is. There are both Lefts and Rights here, as long as the sandbanks are in good shape.

There are often rocks along here that come and go with the sand flow.

It likes the wind to be from the south east to south west, and will pick up most swells. The sweep often comes with the swell, so you have to look for an exit point before you get to the rocky car park, otherwise you will get back to the beach in front of The Wreck, past the rocks.

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05 Tallow Beach

The most famous wave in the Bay, where you have all extremes in one wave, from the point, which is hollow and fast breaking all the way past the rocks, and you must be experienced. Once past the rocks, it will break towards Clarks Beach, where the waves are more spilling and more suited for beginners.

Tallow Beach is the long open beach on the southern side of the lighthouse. It is an open beach that will pick up all swells. It should only be surfed by experienced surfers, unless it is very, very small. The waves are fast and hollow, but can sometimes be spilling waves. It likes all winds from the North East, North West to South West.

The waves will break, no matter how small the surf is â&#x20AC;Ś Lefts and Rights. The south swell should be avoided, as this will push you onto and around the rocks. There are always rips and currents along this beach.

04 Wategoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach Wategos Beach is the most easterly beach in the Bay. It is very popular with long boarders and is a great family beach. The waves are mostly spilling and will break all the way to The Pass.

All swells will get there, except a strong south swell. There is often a sweep (side-shore current) along this beach that will carry you towards the rocks and 'The Pass'. You must always watch for an exit point to avoid being carried past the end of the sand, otherwise you must keep surfing to 'The Pass'.

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Watch the Whales As Byron Bay is the most easterly point of Australia, it is here that whales pass by extremely close to the mainland on their journey to the warm, shallow waters of Queensland to give birth to their young and some species are accompanied by the males to mate. Humpback whales are the stars of the annual whale migration and are one of the most common whales you will see. The male humpback whale is famous for its extraordinarily long and complex songs which travel very far throughout the oceans.

Get up close to some of the most awe-inspiring marine life on earth and go kayaking with dolphins and turtles on a guided sea kayak tour. Prepare to be amazed, as the whales may pass gracefully nearby.

It is important to stay 100 metres from the side of their path and 300 metres if a calf is present. However it is amazing how curious they are and like to come closer to investigate. What an amazing feeling it is to make eye contact with such a wonderful creature.

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BEST VIEWING LOCATIONS • Cape Byron Lighthouse • Broken Head Nature Reserve track • Lennox Head – Pat Morton Lookout • Ballina – Main Beach and Shelley Beach • Evans Head – Goanna Headland • Yamba – Pilot Hill and Pippi Beach • Tweed Coolangatta - Point Danger

WAYS TO SPOT A WHALE Seeing a whale ‘blow’ is sometimes the first sign of a whale you will see, when looking out to sea. Whales spray water up to 4 metres into the air! They often travel in groups at an average speed of 10k an hour. So if it is May to July, look a little north of the ‘blow’ to see a whale ‘surface’ or ‘breach’. Look south of the ‘blow’ from August to Sept. While breeching is done

by Humpback whales, Southern Right Whales also follow the migration track.

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Markets

Fridays

Tweed Twilight 2nd and 4th Friday 2–8pm Kingscliff Night Markets 4pm (summer 5pm) – 9pm (1st Friday/Month) Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 4–9pm The Social Markets – Jack Evans Boat Harbour 2nd Friday 4–9pm

1ST Saturday

Brunswick Riverside 7.30am–3pm Lismore Vintage and Handmade 10–2pm Beaudesert 7–12pm

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Byron Community 8am–3pm Alstonville Make It Bake It Grow It 9–1pm Lismore Car Boot 8am–2pm Pottsville Beach from 7.30am

2ND Saturday

The Green Marquee Twilight – Currumbin Eco Village 2–7pm Kingscliff Lions Beachside 7am–12pm Byron Flea 8am–1pm

2ND Sunday

The Channon Craft 9am–3pm Chillingham Community 8am–1pm Coolangatta Beachfront Fair Lennox Head Community Burleigh Heads Car Park Rotary 10.30am Tabulam Community 9am–2pm Tambourine Mountain Country 6am–2pm

3RD Saturday

Mullumbimby Community 7.30am–3pm Gold Coast Design Collective 9am–2pm The Plateau, Alstonville 8am–2pm Murwillumbah Makers & Finders 9am-3pm Salt Village 8am–2pm

Northern Rivers

MARKETS @thenomadickitchen One of the unique joys of the Northern Rivers is the consistent access to a diverse range of local markets. Each one has its own distinctive charm and Weekly farmer’s markets which are the highlight of the week for fresh locally grown produce.

Buy freshly picked produce that is full of nutrients gleaned from our rich volcanic soils and get back in step with what nature intended. Procure products ranging in variety from tasty fruit and veg to home cured meats, free range organic eggs, baked goods and nutrient packed raw foods, with very relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Indigenous arts and crafts and other beautiful things made by local people using unusual natural materials are joined by unusual jewellery stalls, funky one of a kind clothes and colourful imports from Africa and Asia. You can pamper yourself with a massage to soothe away your aches and pains and choose from a wonderful range of natural skin and hair care products and when you need a break you can try some freshly squeezed sugar cane juice or perhaps a steaming cup of chai.

The kids can have their faces painted and delight in the original toys, games and fun fairy outfits.

A perfect day out and a perfect place to find that original gift to take back home.

real farmers, real food LOCAL PRODUCE

LIVE MUSIC

GREAT COFFEE

GOURMET FOOD

3RD Sunday

Ballina Market Lismore Car Boot 8am–2pm Pottsville Beach from 7.30am Uki Butter Bazaar Beechmont Country 8am–12pm Pigabeen Valley 9am–1pm (Feb-Nov) Darlington Community (Mar, July, Nov)

4TH Saturday

Evans Head Riverside Kingscliff Lions Beachside 7am–12pm

Last Saturday

Lennox Head Tyalgum Village 9am–3pm Woodenbong Yowie Country 8am–2pm (May, Aug, Nov and February)

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Bangalow Village 9am–3pm Casino Riverside Markets 9am–2.30pm (except Dec)

Coolangatta Beachfront Fair (4th Sunday when 5 Sundays in Month) Nimbin 9am–2.30pm Murwillumbah Community

Last Sunday

Burleigh Heads Art and Craft 8am–2pm Tamborine Mountain School 7am–1pm Canungra Valley 8am–1pm

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5TH Sunday

Lennox Community Nimbin 8am–3pm

Every Sunday

Tweed Markets Recreation Street 7am–1pm

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MARKETS

MARKETS Tuesday

Soul Street Market

New Brighton 8-11am 0266845390 Lismore Organic Market – Showground 8-11am Murwillumbah - Showground 7-11

Railway Park, New Year’s Eve from 4pm-12am

Byron Beachside Market

Wednesday

Held along Main Beach foreshore 8am-4pm beside Surf Life Saving Club Wed 8 Jan, easter Sat 11th, Sat July 11, Sat Sept 26

Nimbin from 3-6pm, Caldera Farmers Murwillumbah 7-11am

Thursday

Byron Bay Surf Festival - Art & Twilight Markets

Byron Bay 7-11am Ballina Twilight 4-8pm Lismore Produce -Town - 3.30-6.30pm Casino 7am – 12pm

Main Beach beside Surf Life Saving Club Feb 23-24 Fri 3pm - 9pm, Sat 9pm - 5pm

Friday

Byron Twilight Markets

Mullumbimby 7-11am Tweed Twilight 2-8pm, 2nd & 4th Friday

Railway Park Jonson St 4-9pm Saturdays from Nov to April

Saturday

Blue Knob Café and Gallery (near Nimbin) 8.30am – 12pm Alstonville 8am-12pm Bangalow 8-11am Kingscliff 7-11am Tafe Kyogle 7am-11pm Lismore 8-11am Uki 7-11am Casuarina 7.30-11.30am every 1st & 3rd Sat Palm Beach Food & Farmers 7am – 12 Noon

Byron Community Markets Butler St Reserve 3rd Sunday of December & January (as well as 1st Sunday of the month) For latest dates and times please see www.byroncentre.com.au/markets

Sunday

Ballina 7-11am Tambourine Mountain – The Green Shed 7am till Noon

For more information and contact details:

www.byronandbeyond.com/northern-rivers-markets www.bigvolcano.com.au/active/markets

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Calendar of Events

December

18 Brunswick Twilight Market fireworks & Santa Lighting of trees with Santa and Elves www.brunswickheads.org.au

15/12 - 24/1 Brunswick Heads Mcgregor’s Family Carnival www.brunswickheads.org.au

Lismore

www.friendsofthekoala.org 6621 4664

March

7 Tweed Coast Enduro

www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/whatson

14 Lismore Eat the Street

www.eatthestreetlismore.com.au

24 Bangalow Xmas Eve Carnival

14 Kingscliff Coast Charity Walk

31 - 2 Falls Festival Music & Arts

9 Kyogle Rodeo Spectacular

31-2 Tropical Fruits Nye Party Lismore

30 Byron Coast Charity Walk

January

7 New Italy Carnevale Italiano

www.fallsfestival.com.au

www.tropicalfruits.org.au/events

1 New Years Community Celebrations 1 First Sun New Years Day Byron Bay www.byroncentre.com.au

www.coastalcharitywalk.com.au

www.coastalcharitywalk.com.au

April

www.newitaly.org.au

10-11 Maclean Highland Gathering 9-14 Byron Bluesfest www.bluesfest.com.au

9-14 Boomerang at Bluesfest

11-12 Evans Head The Great Eastern Fly-In

28 - 29 Maclean Show

11 Bruns Valley Woodchop 60th anniversary & Fireworks

9.00pm on the river at Brunswick Heads www.bhwoodchop.com

www.bluesfest.com.au/boomerang

www.macleanshow.org

TBA Plunge Arts & Culture Festival www.clarence.nsw.gov.au

25 Anzac Day Commemoration See local Visitor Information Centre

15-18 Bruns Valley Woodchop

May

17 - Ballina Cup

1 - 3 Nimbin Mardigrass

www.bhwoodchop.com

www.ballinajockeyclub.com.au

26 Australia Day Breakfast in the Park See local Visitor Information Centre

February

14-16 Byron Bay Surf Festival www.byronbaysurffestival.com.au

Friends of the Koala Tours

www.bangalowbillycart.com.au

21 - 23 Casino Primex (Primary Ind. Exhib.) www.primex.net.au

23 - 26 Casino Beef Week www.casinobeefweek.com.au

24 Evans Head ‘Beef Meets Reef’ www.evans-Head.com.au

www.nationalrodeoassociation.com.au

2-5 Starlight Festival – Byron Bay www.starlightfestival.com.au

www.greateasternflyin.com

17 Bangalow Billycart Derby

1 - 3 Murwillumbah Arts Trail www.nimbinmardigrass.com

3 Byron Winter Whales Ocean Swim Classic www.byronbayoceanswimclassic.com.au

9 Our Kids Day Out – Ballina www.ourkids.org.au

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24 Mullum To Bruns Paddle

www.mullum2brunspaddle.com.au

26 Ballina To Byron Bay Coastal Chopper Walk www.chopperwalk.com.au

June

6 Brunswick Heads Old ‘n’ Gold www.brunswickheads.org.au

7 Stone And Wood – Festival of The Stone www.stoneandwood.com.au

7 Yamba Eat To The Beat Music and Food Festival 20 Lismore Lantern Parade www.lanternparade.com

TBA Byron Bay Wedding Fair www.byronbayweddingfair.com.au

TBA Evans Head Crankfest www.crankfestxtreme.com

June – Sept Simple Pleasures Photo Competition www.brunswickheads.org.au

July

9 - 14 Lennox Head Ozgrom Surf Festival

www.skullcandyozgromopen.com.au

10 -12 Outdoor Leisure Show .www.outdoorleisureshow.com.au

10 - 19 Evans Head Fishing Classic www.fishingcomps.com.au/ehfc

10 - 12 Back To Brunswick Hot Rod Event

www.brunswickheads.org.au

17 - 19 Splendour in the Grass www.splendourinthegrass.com

TBA Taste Tweed

www.tastetweed.com.au

August

3 Taste Of Clarence

www.clarencechamber.org

7 - 9 Byron Bay Writers Festival www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.au

Family Fun

www.agshowsnsw.org.au

www.tropicalfruits.org.au/events

November

18 - 20 Nimbin Roots Festival wwww.nrfest.com

31oct - 3 Byron Latin Fiesta www.byronlatinfiesta.com.au

www.agshowsnsw.org.au

1-3 Ballina Coastal Country Music Festival

4 Eat Street Yamba

5 Melbourne Cup Celebrations

6 Wooli, Aust. Nat. Goanna Pulling Championship

6 - 7 Murwillumbah Show

26 - 27 Nimbin Show

October

goannapulling.com.au

TBA Byron Bay Guitar Festival

www.ballinacountrymusic.com

Most Hotels, Clubs or Restaurants

www.murwillumbarshow.com.au

www.byronbayguitarfestival.com

9 Maclean Eat The Street Food & Beer Fest

12 Woodburn Riverside Festival

www.murwillumbarshow.com.au

28 - 30 Ocean Shores Art Expo

16 - 17 Casino Agricultural Show

14 - 15 Mullumbimby Agricultural Show

www.ozartexpo.com

www.agshowsnsw.org.au

www.agshowsnsw.org.au

28 - 31 Tweed Valley Banana Fest and Parade, Murâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah

17 Ballina Food & Wine Festival 11-5pm

14-17 Mullumbimby Music Festival

13 - 16 Bangalow Music Festival

www.facebook.com/bangalowmusicfestival

15 - 16 Bangalow BBQ Bluegrass Festival www.bbqbluegrass.com.au

www.discoverrichmond valley.com.au

www.bananafestival.org

www.discoverballina.com.au/visit/whats-on

TBA Byron 2 Brunswick Beach Run

18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Byron Lighthouse Run

September

18-27 Byron Bay Film Festival

www.samplefoodevents.com

22 - 24 North Coast National Lismore Show www.northcoastnational.com.au

www.byron2brunsbeachrun.com

5 Bangalow, Sample Food Festival TBA Lismore, Fruitopia Fair

www.byronbaylighthouserun.com.au

www.bbff.com.au

30 - 31 Alstonville Agricultural Show

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Murwillumbah Show

www.mullummusicfestival.com

20 - 21 Bangalow Agricultural Show www.agshowsnsw.org.au

16 Northern Rivers Craft Beer Festival www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/ eventsinthevalley

20 - 21 Bangalow Agricultural Show www.agshowsnsw.org.au

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Festivals

Splendour In The Grass July 2020 Splendour In the Grass is an annual music and Arts Festival.

As well as the latest and best in music from Australia and overseas, the festival also features local arts, crafts and cuisine. www.splendourinthegrass.com

FESTI Falls Festival Byron Bay December 2019 - January 2020 Every summer since 1993, The Falls Music & Arts Festival has been at the forefront of the east coast Australian festival scene, defining the real different between a mere music festival and a true festival experience.

Capturing the essence of the Australian summer spirit, Falls embraces diversity, sustainability and community within a contemporary music event like no other. www.fallsfestival.com/byron-bay

Byron Writers Festival

Byron Bay Film Festival

August 2020 The annual Byron Writers Festival is Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and leading regional celebration of storytelling, literature and ideas.

October 2020 A favourite of Filmmakers and Film lovers Byron Bay Film Festival fuses artistry, education and innovation, enhancing our worldview and collective social dialogue through the power and storytelling of film.

Each year they present more than 150 sessions during Festival Week and attract an audience of approximately 12,000 people (or 70,000 individual attendances) in the stunning surrounds of Byron Bay.

www.bbff.com.au

www.byronwritersfestival.com

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Byron Bay Bluesfest April 2020 Byron Bay Bluesfest is Australia’s Premier Contemporary Blues & Roots Music Festival.

It showcases music from around the world annually on the Easter long weekend on 120 hectares at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, just north of Byron Bay, NSW.

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www.bluesfest.com.au

Mullum Music Festival November 2020 Nestled amongst the surrounding mountains in the Byron Bay hinterland, this diverse community of just over 3000 people has embraced this very different type of music event.

The last decade has seen 600 world-class artists and thousands of people make their way to the festival, not bad for a little festival that started on the night of the electrical storm of the decade. www.mullummusicfestival.com

Stone & Wood Beer Festival

Brunswick Heads Fish & Chip Festival

June 2020 Festival of the Stone! An annual music and beer festival that celebrates the limited release of our seasonal Stone Beer.

Epic live bands, food trucks, freshly brewed beer and – most importantly – sharing all this with our community. Tied to the traditions of Stone Beer, whereby our brewing ancestors used wood fired stones to heat the mash and wort, Festival of the Stone inspires sharing, dancing and drinking together – much like the ancestors did.

January 2020 Established as a community based ‘not for profit’ organisation the Brunswick Valley Woodchop & Entertainment Committee Inc. hosts the Festival Of The Fish ‘n’ Chips each year as a lead up to their Woodchop Carnival which draws international contestants from New Zealand, the US and Canada.

The Brunswick Woodchop Carnival is currently regarded as the biggest woodchopping event outside the Sydney and

www.stoneandwood.com.au

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The Arts

A drive through Byron Bay’s hinterland offers delightful surprises to the art lover.

It is refreshing to find so much that is new and inspiring in the high standard of work created by local artisans from Byron, many of whom have gone on to national and international recognition.

Artists find much to inspire and motivate them in the diverse nature of the Byron area, and the broad span of creativity this produces is evident in the handcrafted products available.

There is so much to see, discover artists in their studios, from glassblowers, master furniture craftsmen and wood turners, potters, photographers, painters, jewellers who work with a vast array of materials. Artists, showcase their creations, either in town, or follow the Arts trail through the Byron Arts and Industry Estate www.byronartstrail.com A drive through Byron’s hinterland offers delightful surprises to the art and nature lover, with charming art galleries, antiques and collectables and coffee shops nestled amongst the villages. A journey on the Second Hand & Collectables Trail will take you through rainforest and mountains, over sparkling rivers and along beautiful coastlines. Pick up your brochure from the Brunswick Heads Visitors Centre, Park St, Brunswick Heads.

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MCCORMACKKATE shop shop

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Rugged Luxury Rugged Luxury’s Byron Bay factory outlet is a tight knit operation, with Jock and his handful of lieutenants utilizing the same handcrafting skills of the country’s pioneering leather craftsmen. Products on offer range from cow hide rugs, kangaroo, sheep and reindeer skins to leather wallets, belts, travel bags, briefcases and handbags. For the creative ones there is a vast selection of leather and craft supplies.

Rugged Rugged Luxury Luxury Shop 1, 25 Brigantine St, Byron Bay • Byron Bay Industrial Estate Rugged Rugged Luxury's Luxury's Byron Byron factory outlet outlet is is a tight a tight knit knit operation operation with with Jock Jock and and hishis 0401 203 603BayBayfactory ruggedluxury.com Rugged Luxury handful handful of of lieutenants lieutenants utilising utilising the the same same handcrafting handcrafting skills skills of of the the country's country's pioneering pioneering leather leather craftsman. craftsman.

Products Products onon offer offer range range from from cow cow hide hide rugs, rugs, kangaroo, kangaroo, sheep sheep and and reindeer reindeer skins skins toto leather leather wallets, wallets, belts, belts, travel travel bags, bags, briefcases briefcases and and handbags. handbags.

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Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre Experience the extraordinary re-creation of Margaret Olley’s home studio, complemented by a dynamic program of changing exhibitions and views to Wollumbin/Mount Warning.

The Tweed Regional Gallery is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers panoramic views of the Tweed River and first-rate exhibitions. Image: David Sandison

Free admission | Gallery open Wed–Sun 10am–5pm (DST) 02. 6670 2790 | 2 Mistral Road, South Murwillumbah NSW www.artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au | tweedregionalgallery

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“I paint for fun and the appreciation of life in and around Byron” G a i l y R u s s e l l – s h ow i n g by a p p o i n t m e n t a t h o m e s t u d i o. 0 2 6 6 7 7 0 2 7 0 . S e e m e o n Fa c e b o o k

Bay n o r By late Love ve Choco êpes Cr Lo Love Byron’s crêperie and chocolate boutique, Love Byron Bay offers a unique selection of specialty chocolate and crêpes suited to all dietary and taste preferences.

Here you’ll enjoy two experiences in one. Whilst your delicious crêpe is being flipped and hot chocolate frothed, explore the endless choice of local, national and international chocolates, all under the same roof.

Serving both sweet and savoury crêpe varieties with vegan and GF options, enjoy French inspired crêpes prepared in front of your eyes. They taste so good!

Wholesale, corporate gift and wedding enquiries welcomed. +61 2 6685 7974

LoveByronBayCCB

www.love-byronbay.com info@love-byronbay.com 2 Lawson Street (next to Spar Supermarket) Open 7 days 10am to 9pm, Saturday nights till 10:30pm

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Food

of the region come to share their wares, their passion and their knowledge, and is a great experience for the discerning food lover. It is a “must for the culinary calendar”, drawing in the best chefs in Australia for the taste of local cuisine.

@roadhousebyronbay Dining out is part of the culture and lifestyle of Byron and is well known for its special creative flair. Choose your surroundings from stunning beach and ocean vistas, funky, alfresco dining or intimate indoor settings.

You are invited to a visually sumptuous space of the vibrant and eclectic streets of Byron and coastal villages, as well as the unique tastes of our famous hinterland beef and locally grown produce. Enjoy sea breezes in summer or cosy up next to the fireplace in winter.

The Byron area boasts many international cuisines ranging from fine dining in 5 Star restaurants specialising in Seafood; internationally famous Angus beef from Kyogle and Casino

(the beef capital of Australia); freshly made pasta creating your favourite Italian dishes; Indonesian and Thai restaurants serving delicious creations and Asian teas, the best tofu burgers in Australia or just good old fashioned fish and chips with views of the beach and live music Friday and Saturday nights.

Elements of Byron has a stunning restaurant “Graze”. Savour the moment as you dine in style, overlooking their spectacular, luxurious, heated pool as a backdrop.

Certainly one of the must do’s in the region if you are a food lover is the Sample Food Festival held in early September at the Bangalow Showgrounds. Exhibitors from all corners

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Our Coffee is also a local passion … from our intrinsically sweet and rich locally grown expresso and whole beans, sun dried or smoothly roasted, rainforest and exotic flavours, delicately blended and ser ved to you in the best cafes by the finest baristas … or grab a take away and enjoy in your favourite place.

MUST EAT DESTINATIONS Raes on Wategoes Fleet The Italian The Roadhouse Jonsons Italian Bar & Cucina Harvest Newrybar Red Hot & Green Three Blue Ducks at The Farm Bay Pho Yullis La Casita Shelter Barrio Izakaya Yu

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Byron’s original grab ‘n’ go brekky, lunch & coffee destination. Fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, local organic coffee, juices, smoothies & shakes. Located in the middle of Jonson St with friendly service.

Jonson Street, Byron Bay @byroncornerstore Make Byron Corner Store your first stop in the bay!

La Bottega

Peppe Pizza Catering Wood Fire Pizza

Italian Fine Food / Deli Pizzeria La Bottega is an interactive dining / shopping experience incorporating gourmet food store, pizzeria, take away Italian traditional dishes, antipasto bar, cooking school & trattoria all rolled into one single store in Byron Bay

Enjoy the experience of our live Authentic Italian Pizzeria set up in your private party, wedding, festival or Community event.

Peppe Pizza has 15 years of experience doing catering in Byron Bay.

www.peppepizzabyronbay.com

Call: 0481 177 798 Email: aboutpeppepizza@gmail.com

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1/7 Grevillea Street Byron Bay Call: (02) 66 175 823

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Salted Caramel Nutella Ferrero Rocher Berry Jam Cinnamon Dark Chocolate Vegan Options the_golden_doughnut FIND US SHOP 3A, 1 BYRON ST (JUST NEXT TO ALDI) Catering for Weddings & Functions Handcrafted with the finest gourmet & organic ingredients

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Restaurants

BYRON BAY Asian Cuisine-

Asia Joes Bang Bang Bombay To Byron Finn Poke Kinoko Sushi Light years O-Sushi Temakiya Taste Of Melaka Warung Bagus Yellow Flower Pho Byron Bay Red Hot And Green Cardamom Pod

Modern Australian-

A little fancyRaes St Elmo Beef & Beach

Cafes-

Twisted Sista Cafe The Rocks at Aquarius The Hideout Byron Bay The Belongil Novella Mokha Cafe Fels Kitchen Dip cafe Get Trucked Love Byron Bay Creperie

BALLINA

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Ballina Gallery Cafe Fleurs Restaurant Ché Bon Lighthouse Beach Cafe The Belle General The Boardwalk at Ballina RSL The Cove The Point Ballina The Shawsy Wharf Bar and Restaurant

Beef & Beach Coast Freewave Sushi Lex Thai Penny Lane Shelter Quattro The Point Cafe Shorty’s

BANGALOW Bang Burger Bar Town Restaurant & Cafe Our Corner Kitchen The Italian Diner Choux Choux Patisserie Pantry 29 Bangalow Dining Room Red Ginger Bangalow Bowling Club

100 Mile Table Barrio European inspired Bay Leaf Targa Beach Byron Bay The Petit Snail Byron Fresh cafe The Mez Club Azure Bar & Grill Combi Middle EasternThe Roadhouse BRUNSWICK HEADS Luscious Cafe Folk Byron Bay Safya Loft Byron Bay Sticky Fingers Pizzeria Bay Kebabs Three Blue Ducks at The Farm Fleet Restaurant Treehouse On Belongil La Casita The Restaurant at The Byron Bakeries Footbridge Cafe The Northern Sunday Sustainable Bakery Happy Dolphin cafe The General Store Park St Pasta Bar Suffolk Park Bakery The Balcony Bar and Oyster CoThe Bread Social at The FarmTrawlers Bar & Kitchen Yamis Hotel Brunswick Counter meals/BurgersFar East Chinese Byron Corner Store Fish & Chips Bruns Bakery Top Shop Byron Bay Fish Heads Clems Cargo The Sun Bistro Fishmongers Brunswick Heads Health Foods The Park Hotel Main Street Burger Bar ItalianThe Flying Fox Bistro Divino Beach Hotel The Italian Byron bay Il Buco VeganPizza Paradiso No Bones Johnsons Restaurant and Bar Elixiba Legend Pizza Trattoria Basiloco Earth n Sea Pizza & Pasta Pepe Pizza Yullis

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MULLUMBIMBY Milk &Honey The Courthouse Hotel Diner 55 Rock n Roll Cafe Izakaya Yu Yamen The Branches Punch & Daisy Scratch Pattisserie The Lotus Cafe at Crystal Castle

NEWRYBAR/POSSUM CREEK Harvest Friday Hut Dining

THE CLARENCE Cunjevoi Restaurant/Angourie Rainforest Resort

TWEED VALLEY WAY Tweed Regional Gallery Cafe Victory Hotel Mooball Tweed Valley Whey Farm House Moo Moo Roadhouse

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Weddings

It is such a joy to have your wedding in Byron, this is THE place, as there is a creative freedom that is liberating from the confines of the ordinary that allows for the extra-ordinary, as only Byron can. A stunning ocean back drop can make your beautiful day as glorious as a Byron sunset. The Byron Bay Surf Club is an exceptional wedding destination.

A memory to cherish forever. For the couple whose dream is a tropical beach ceremony, there are seven gorgeous beaches which range from small secluded coves to long open beaches, some with venues that overlook iconic beaches as dolphins and whales frolic in the warm waters here.

The coast and surrounding countryside is home to many magical places to have your special day. From stunning resort style venues with that special something extra, such as the Angourie Resort, or the central location of the Club Byron Wedding Venue, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why Byron and the Northern Rivers is one of the most popular wedding destinations in Australia by far, we have it all.

OUR TOP WEDDING PICKS CATERING - 100 Mile Table is a Byron Bay based catering company creating unique feasts and celebrations. We utilise the abun-

dance of great local produce in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. From the city to the sea and the bush, we hunt out the very best the local area has to offer and we celebrate our love of food and provenance by sharing our knowledge and our table with you. 100miletable.com/catering LOCATION - The Orchard Estate is a working macadamia nut farm situated in the rolling hills of the Byron Bay hinterland. Set on 100 acres, The Orchard Estate looks out over the spectacular Nightcap mountain range and features a purpose built barn, commercial kitchen and toilets to accommodate a variety of events - www.theorchardestate.com.au PEPPE PIZZA CATERING - Enjoy a great selection of unique Italian flavours and a personalised service in Byron Bay with our mobile pizza oven, wood fired. www.peppepizzabyronbay.com

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Lingerie, Underwear, Sleepwear, Activewear, Hosiery The Lingerie Drawer, Byron Bay,has been assisting locals & tourists alike, to achieve comfort & style in their Lingerie & Sleepwear for over 36 years.

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Bespoke beauty & bodycare for a naturally younger you!

Relaxation & Remedial Massage / Manicures / Pedicures / Nouveau Lashes / Hifu Non Surgical Face Lifts / Oxygen Spa Facials / Oxygen Breathing Bar / Ozone Steam Sauna / Organic Ozonated Oils / Gifts & Gift Vouchers / Online Store Shop 3/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads, NSW - Tel: (02) 6685 1145 Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 04:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 02:00 pm Before/after hours appointments on request Book now 24/7 via website ozonebeautyspa.com.au @ozonebeautyandmedispa

Northern Rivers Premier Menswear Store Family owned and operated mens and ladies clothing and shoe store Operating in the same premise since 1905 Old fashioned customer service and experience World renowned brands in the heart of beautiful downtown Ballina Large range of Hemp, Linen and bamboo clothing.

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Brunswick Heads

EVENTS

14 Dec-25 Jan McGregor’s Family Carnival 14 Dec-20 Festival of Fish & Chips January Woodchop Fireworks 24 May Mullum 2 Bruns Paddle 6 June Old ‘n’ Gold Festival 10 - 12 July Back to Bruns Hot Rod Event August Byron to Bruns Run

MARKETS

1ST Saturday Community 7:30am - 3pm 18 December Twilight Market

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

7 Park Street Brunswick Heads NSW 2483 www.brunswickheads.org.au

Unspoiled by development, timber bridges link the colourful village to a safe, gentle river beach and the spectacular surf beach that spans the coastline all the way to Byron Bay – just 10km south. Come and enjoy the village atmosphere with no large scale resorts or high rise apartments instead hosting a wide range of family friendly accommodation including over 60 boutique holiday rentals, three caravan parks along the river and a number of motels. You don’t have to leave your furry friend at home either with pet friendly places to stay, eat and walk.

This is foodie heaven! You’re spoiled for choice with 25 eateries, from hip cafes to award-winning restaurants, all serving inspired food and the freshest local produce. Enjoy a sun downer and live music at one of Australia’s best beer gardens at the iconic Hotel Brunswick. After 30 years the curtain is lifted on the Brunswick Picture House with family friendly movies and a monthly ‘cheeky cabaret’ for parents and grandparents to enjoy.

was co-owner and he was sous chef to Aaron Turner, now of Igni.” goodfood.com.au The ever-changing menu is made up of a series of smaller dishes, each with a focus on a few primary ingredients. As a guest you have the option to pick and choose from the items listed. Alternatively we offer a relaxed, shared based degustation style menu. The price is $100 per head and consists of eight (8) different dishes. The beverage list is equally fluid! Its focus is on small, sustainable and mindfully produced wines with a mix of predominately Australian producers and a smaller variety of international winemakers. We also offer a diverse range of cocktails, beers and house made sodas.

Fleet also operates the mexican “La Casita” and “Ethel Foodstore”.

You will need to book in advance to secure a table at Fleet. www.fleet-restaurant.com.au @fleetrestaurant

Amongst the natural beauty of the beaches and river there is a unique shopping experience to be had with an eclectic range of boutiques, second hand fare, and one of the shire’s famous river front markets every first Saturday of the month.

For those wishing to be pampered there are hairdressers, a Beauty Spa and a range of fitness, wellbeing, massage and activities to choose from.

up boards, kayaks and other recreational watercraft (including 8 and 9 berth BBQ pontoon boats) can be hired from the pirate boat (Brunswick Buccaneers) moored opposite to the Brunswick Hotel and also at the Boatharbour.

A truly ‘all round’ holiday experience reminiscent of the simple family holidays we used to enjoy with a bit extra thrown in. The Brunswick Heads Fairy Trail is a delight for children and adults alike. Fairies love to holiday in Bruns too. Follow the clues, available from the Visitor Centre, to find more than 20 unique fairy houses hidden around town. Another favourite with the kids is Torakina Beach. Shady nooks make swimming in the gentle and protected waters of Torakina, inside the river mouth feel like a tropical haven as you enjoy the vibrant colours of the river.

Located only 15 minutes north of Byron Bay and thirty minutes from the Gold Coast and Ballina Airports, Brunswick Heads simply has something for everyone!

A DAY IN BRUNSWICK EAT LUXE - FLEET - “Fleet is one of the most enchanting regional

restaurants to have opened in Australia in recent years. Owners Astrid McCormack and Josh Lewis last worked together at the trail-blazing, two-hatted Loam restaurant in Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula where she

PLAY -BRUNSWICK BUCCANEERS - Boat hire. Tinnies, canoes, stand

EXPLORE - THE BEACH & THE RIVER- Brunswick Heads is renowned

for its surfing beaches and the river at high tide. “Bridge jumping” is a popular activity, though be careful. Torakina Beach is mostly beautifully calm and like a tropical swimming pool. Year round Brunswick life revolves around the ocean, whether it be surfing, fishing, swimming or boating. Don your sunscreen and get out there.

COFFEE - JONES & CO - The best coffee in town offering Allpress coffee, Scratch Patisserie pastries , fresh flowers & retail goods.

EAT DAY & NIGHT - HOTEL BRUNSWICK- ‘Overlooking the peace-

ful Brunswick River, the Hotel is located in the heart of popular Brunswick Heads.

The Hotel Brunswick Bistro is open from 9.00am daily for freshly-squeezed orange juice, tea, coffee, and cakes and for breakfast on weekends. The main menu is available from 11:30am until 3.30, then 5.00 until 9.00pm. Relax under the beautiful Poinciana trees in the beer garden and enjoy your choice of classic pub meals, seasonal specials and international dishes.

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BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE The magic begins when you take a historic old theatre left to wrack and ruin for over 30 years…add in the creative vision, and unwavering commitment of the team behind multi award winning smash hits La Soirée and Club Swizzle…and the Brunswick Picture House was reimagined, now taking its place as an integral part of the local community. The Picture House prides itself on presenting a diverse program of shows and events that span the generational divide, with comedy, live music, film events, family entertainment and the smash hit monthly cabaret, CHEEKY. If you are looking for something new and exciting to do when visiting the beautiful Brunswick Heads… make a trip to the Picture House part of your plans…the magic is waiting for you.

Brunswick Heads Visitor Information Centre

The Simple Pleasures of Brunswick Heads start right here Pick up a copy of our free guides: Brunswick Heads Accommodation Guide, 101 Things to Do in Brunswick Heads and Brunswick Heads Dining Guide.

Free maps, brochures and friendly information. Book accommodation, tours and activities. Book buses and airport transfers, local souvenirs, gifts and merchandise. @Brunswick.Heads.Visitor.Centre @brunswickheadsvisitorcentre 7 Park St, Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483 P: 02 6685 1002 E: info@brunswickheads.org.au www.brunswickheads.org.au

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• Towels in all shapes and sizes • Quality kids swimwear • Adults and Kids Hats • Inflatables and Flotation devices • Beach Chairs and Mats • Small rang of camping gear • Beach Umbrellas and Shades • Wagons and Luggies • Baskets and Bags • Buckets and Spades • Aqua Shoes • Snorkeling Gear • Beach Balls and Games • Extensive range of Rods, Reels & Tackle • Bait including Live Worms • Fishing Licenses • Hire Rods • Great presents for all!

All your beach, holiday and fishing needs! • Open 7 days - 17 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads • Matt 0432 394 869

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Mullumbimby

EVENTS

Mullum Music Festival 17 Dec-20 Festival of Mullum Show 14th - 17th November Mullum 2 Bruns Paddle 24th May

MARKETS

3rd Saturday Mullumbimby Community 7.30am–3pm Friday’s Mullumbimby Farmers market 7am-11am

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THE BIGGEST LITTLE TOWN IN AUSTRALIA IS SURE TO BE INSPIRATIONAL AS SOON AS YOU DRIVE IN TO THE VIEW OF MT CHINCOGAN. Mullumbimby is an Australian town in Byron Shire in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. It promotes itself as “The Biggest Little Town in Australia”. The town lies at the foot of Mount Chincogan in the Brunswick Valley about 9 kilometres (5.5 miles) by road from the coast.

At the 2016 census, Mullumbimby and the surrounding area had a population of 3,596 people. Locals refer to the town as “Mullum”.

The name “Mullumbimby”, meaning “small round hill”, was given to the district by Aboriginal people. The name is derived from the Bundjalung-Yugambeh dialect mulubinba (possibly also pertaining to a native fern which grew in the vicinity).

Mullumbimby is a centre of alternative or counter culture in the Byron Shire. A day out in Mullum is definitely part of the Byron experience.

A DAY IN MULLUM EAT DAY - PUNCH & DAISY -You will find Punch and Daisy Café

tucked away at the end of Stuart Street, Mullumbimby.

The first sign that you are in for a treat at Punch and Daisy is the mouth-watering smells that greet you at the entrance. Freshly picked garden herbs, charred organic sourdough and the aromatic fragrance of brewed Moonshine coffee fill the air. Classic breakfast items like the poached eggs salsa verde and the bacon and egg croissant continue to bring smiles and contentment to our diners. Inspired by the culture and spirit of Mullumbimby and the Northern Rivers, we are continuously evolving in the way we cook, create, and connect with our community, customers and of course our farmers who are the ones who dictate the quality of the food. www.punchanddaisy.com @punch_and_daisy

PATISSERIE - SCRATCH PATISSERIE

- A desire to bake traditionally using organic and local produce led Greg and Angie to start the patisserie in 2010. Over the years, the business has grown from it’s beginnings providing market shoppers with fresh pastries at the Byron and Mullumbimby Farmers Markets, and wholesale pastries around the Byron Shire, to include a shop in Mullumbimby selling their range of specialty cakes, tarts and pastries. www.scratchpatisserie.com.au @scratchpatisserie

THE CHINNY CHARGE -

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opportunity to both get a little fitness in as well as see the views from the top of Mt Chincogan.

Food supplied on the day by Mullumbimby Public School at affordable prices.

Whilst the event is underway, directly in front of the Mullumbimby Ex-Services club will be family friendly fun and entertainment, including food and drinks.

Dust off your running shoes and get ready for a great day out.

This event is generally held in September.

SHOP - MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS - The essence of Mullumbimby.

Mullumbimby Herbals stocks an extensive range of high grade organic herbal and naturopathic medicines. To ensure the optimum strength of their herbal preparations they source the fresh herbs from dedicated local organic growers and manufacture most of their own tinctures using traditional and time tested techniques as well as incorporating the latest and most effective extraction techniques.

www.mullumherbals.com.au @mullumherbals

EXPLORE- MULLUMBIMBY FARMERS MARKET- every Friday morning

7am-11am, is where you’ll see Mullum at its colourful best.

Since its opening in 2010, the market has become the gathering spot for Mullumbimby’s vibrant community, re-inventing the age old tradition of a community market meeting place.

Set under magnificent fig trees in the lush foothills of Mt Chincogan, it’s a wonderful place to shop for fresh produce, meet with friends, enjoy a market brekkie and local coffee, and soak up the fun and friendly vibe.

There’s live local music each week, plus a dedicated kid’s space to keep the little ones entertained. The market also hosts regular workshops and special events throughout the year.

The market is a not for profit organisation, which means every dollar you spend goes toward supporting local farmers, the community and a more sustainable future.

www.mullumfarmersmarket.org.au @mullumfarmersmkt

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Ballina

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9th May Our Kids Day Out 26th May Byron Bay to Ballina Chopper Walk 17th October Food & Wine Festival 11-5pm 1-3rd November Coastal Country Music Festival

MARKETS 3RD Sunday Community Farmers Market - Sundays 6am - 11am 13th December Twilight Market

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

6 River Street, Ballina NSW 2478 www.discoverballina.com.au

@craigparryphotography There are numerous riverlets and many shore based fishing spots as the Richmond River widens and flows through the township of Ballina to the rock walls and out to sea.

Ballina is located about a 30 minute drive south of Byron Bay. The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is located here and regular jet services are provided to Sydney and Melbourne.

The Ballina area was first home to the wider Bundjalung Nation and was a meeting place for the Bundjalung people. The Bundjalung people in the area were treated to a smorgasbord of seafood and bush tucker.

The remnants of elaborate fish traps still exist on North Creek. These traps consisted of rock walls surrounding small pools, fish would become trapped as the tide began to ebb.

The beaches of Ballina are magnificent surfing beaches. Lighthouse beach and Shelley Beach are easily accessed. Entry to South Ballina beach is accessed via the car ferry and offers outstanding surfing and beach fishing with 4WD access.

Ballina’s etymology is not entirely certain. One view holds that it is a corruption of a clan name for the Bullina band of the Arakwal. It has been argued [citation needed] that in this tribe’s Bundjalung language, bullinah meant “place of many oysters”. This theory argues that the Aboriginal name reminded the predominantly Irish settlers of “Ballina”, so the name’s origin could be an accidental or deliberate corruption of the Aboriginal form. Another view is that town’s name comes from the Irish place name Ballina (Béal an Átha, “mouth of the ford”), which is found in several parts of Ireland.

The up-to-date aquatic facility now includes: FINA compliant 50m heated pool with eight 2.5m wide lanes for competition swimming and water polo 25m x 15m heated enclosable pool, can be used for swimming lessons, children’s play, lap swimming and rehabilitation.

Please note the Waterslide is privately owned and operated. The entry fee to the pool does not include entry to the Waterslide.

A DAY IN BALLINA

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EXPLORE - THURSDAY PLANTATION - Thursday Plantation offers a unique range of health and beauty products, all derived from nature’s oils, to restore your skin to its healthiest.

• Explore the stunning surrounds of the Visitor Centre • Visit our handcrafted Tea Tree Maze • Sample some of the tasty local delights from the Verandah Café • Experience the latest products and factory specials in our gift shop • Learn all about Thursday Plantation in our Visitor Centre

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EAT EVENING - CHÉ BON - ‘Gastronomie Francaise’.

When Pascale and Rodolphe’s paths crossed, it was success at first sight.

Together they created ‘Happy Friend Family Restaurant’ in the old town of Lyon which is classified world heritage by UNESCO. Seeking new challenges, they decided to move to Australia. After one year travelling around the country they settled in Tintenbar in 2006 to create Ché Bon. The aim of this cultural exchange experience is to share French traditional way of life and have you spend an unforgettable time at Ché Bon.

EAT DAY - BELLE GENERAL & BELLE CENTRAL -The Belle General

& Belle Central are the creation of sisters Sarah & Kyla and cousin Jacqui. Originally hailing from Melbourne, the 3 Belles moved to the Byron area 15ish years ago and have been calling the North Coast home ever since. Way ahead of the game in offering specialised food to suit current dietary requirements such as Gluten & Dairy free, Paleo and Vegetarian creations, here no one is excluded – even the crumbed fish is gluten free, as is the chips and salt & pepper squid. Variations on the menu are welcome to suit your particular needs, just ask when you place your order. www.bellegeneral.com @thebellegeneral

PLAY - BALLINA POOL & WATERSLIDE

- Ballina Swimming Pool & Water Slide is located in the Ballina CBD next to the Richmond River.

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BALLINA’S BIG PRAWN

Ballina is home to the world’s largest prawn (made of concrete and fibreglass).

On 24 September 2009, Ballina Shire Council voted to allow the demolition of the Big Prawn, but this permission was never acted upon. Bunnings Warehouse purchased the site and refurbished the Prawn as part of the redevelopment.

The Prawn now sits on a stand next to the entrance of the Bunnings warehouse car park.

Ballina’s Big Prawn is another of Australia’s iconic big things.

Built in 1989, the Big Prawn has undergone a makeover and was reopened in July 2013. It now has a tail!

Visit another of Australia’s big things and while here grab your own fresh catch from one of the seafood stores on the opposite side of the road.

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• Accommodation and Tour Bookings • Itinerary Planning • Maps and Directions • Day Trip and Adventure Ideas • Fishing Licences • Souvenirs • Local Gift Ware and Regional Cuisine • Personalised Friendly Customer Service • Local Secrets!

Ballina Visitor Information Centre 6 River Street, Ballina NSW 2478

...will inspire you in the northern rivers!

Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 2pm

1800 777 666 discoverballina.com

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HARRISON BALLINA VISITOR

INFORMATION CENTRE 6 River Street, BALLINA NSW 2478

open 7 days 9am - 5pm

1800 777 666

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STUDIO / GALLERY

● accommodation and tour bookings ● itinerary planning ● maps & directions ● day trip & adventure ideas ● fishing licences ● souvenirs ● local gift ware and regional cuisine ● personalised friendly customer service ● local secrets!

79 BAYVIEW DRIVE EAST BALLINA 2478 ph/fax 61 2 6686 3053 mobile 0412 664 284

GALLERY hours 11 - 5.00 pm wed - sun extended hours during holidays or by appointment office@dmhart.com.au

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Enjoy 4 Star quality accommodation in Ballina

CHILLOUT Take a plunge in our saltwater lagoon pool or cool off in the spa

INDULGE Tempt your tastebuds at the Terrace Restaurant. Gluten and dairy free options

RELAX With a refreshing, cold beverage in the Bambino Bar Mon-Sat from 5:30

EXPLORE Ballina’s scenic pathways with our complimentary bike hire

UNWIND Enjoy one of our in-room Day Spa aromatherapy massages

Book Direct and Save: 02 6686 8866 l www.ballinabyronislanderresort.com.au l 1 Ronan Place Ballina NSW 48

DISCOVER BALLINA You’ll relax the moment you arrive at Discovery Parks – Ballina. Our caravan park, in the picture perfect NSW Northern Rivers region, is just two hours from Brisbane and moments away from the Richmond River and Ballina Town Centre.

FEATURES: Self-contained cabins | Powered ensuite sites Outdoor BBQ area | Bouncing pillow Swimming pool | Laundry and more...

Call (02) 6686 3953 or visit www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au 25 Fenwick Drive, Ballina NSW 2478

Discovery Parks - Ballina offers the best of both worlds The perfect destination for an action packed school holiday or weekend escape...

With a huge range of facilities and activities for kids, it is the perfect destination for an action packed school holiday or weekend escape. Complete with a waterpark for little kids, a heated swimming pool for the bigger kids, a games room, putt putt golf course, bouncing pillow and paddle board hire – there is enough to keep even the most active family occupied for hours!

Then mid-week Discovery Parks-Ballina is the perfect peaceful waterfront haven for caravanners and campers looking to escape the crowd. With a range of cabins

and villas set in beautifully maintained lush green grounds looking straight out on Shaws Bay, the park offers a real escape from the day to day hustle and bustle!

Our caravan park, in the picture perfect NSW Northern Rivers region, is just two hours from Brisbane and moments away from the Richmond River and Ballina Town Centre.

Guests can enjoy the great outdoors on Ballina’s river walks and extensive pathways for cycling, jogging, skateboarding or rollerblading. Go fishing,

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swimming and paddle boarding, or take a river cruise. Visit Ballina for craft shops, markets, quality seafood and the Naval Maritime Museum, and make sure you drop by to see Ballina’s Big Prawn – and taste some of the famous local produce for yourself.

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Lismore & Nimbin

EVENTS

14th March Eat The Street 1-3rd May Nimbin Mardigrass 20th June Lismore Lantern Parade 10-12th July Outdoor Leisure Show Lismore September Fruitopia Fair Family Fun 21-22nd September Nimbin Show 18-20th September Nimbin Roots Festival 22-24th October Lismore Northcoast National 31st December Tropical Fruits NYE Party

MARKETS

1ST Saturday Lismore Vintage & Handmade 10am-2pm Lismore Organic Market - Tuesdays Lismore Produce Market - Thursdays Lismore Farmers Market - Saturdays 1ST Sunday Lismore Car Boot 8am-2pm 4TH Sunday Nimbin 9am-2.30pm Nimbin Farmers - Wednesdays 5TH Sunday Nimbin 9am-3pm

Lismore is nestled on the banks of the Wilsons River between the rainforest and the sea. The population in the Lismore urban centre was 27,569 in 2016.

The city of Lismore lies in the Bundjalung people’s nation area.It has been suggested that the Aboriginal people called the area Tuckurimbah meaning “glutton.”

Explore Lismore’s heritage buildings, arcades and unique shopping experiences, including colourful weekly markets. Check out the funky cafes, bars and restaurants where you’ll savour the tastes of the Northern Rivers.

The laidback lifestyle, idyllic climate, and spectacular natural beauty of the region, attract and inspire many creative souls. Don’t miss a visit to one of many studios and galleries including the Lismore Regional Gallery.

A DAY IN LISMORE EAT - FLOCK -Flock opened in 2013 as a small hole-in-the-wall coffee

shop with an intimate team of 8.

After the devastating Lismore floods in 2016, a result of cyclone Debbie, Flock - with the support of the incredible community - re-opened and upgraded. They now boast a successful restaurant with over 40 plus team members. With a world-class kitchen crew, it hosts thousands of patrons who flock to taste the amazing array of homemade food and beverages weekly.

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SHOP- LISMORE CAR BOOT SALE -Over 220 stalls UNDERCOVER at Lismore Square, 1st & 3rd Sundays each month (except 3rd Sun.in Dec).

Stalls are set up by 7.30am and start packing up around 2pm.

EXPLORE- MINYON FALLS - The Minyon Falls is a plunge waterfall on the Repentance Creek in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The waterfall descends more than 100 metres (330 ft) over the huge rhyolite cliffs which were once part of the Tweed Volcano. The water flow eroded the underlying basalt away to create the waterfall. The National Parks and Wildlife Service manages the area as part of the Nightcap National Park, and provides facilities for visitors, including a 50m boardwalk to the lookout which is wheelchair accessible, several picnic tables and barbecue facilities at the top of the falls.

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The National Parks and Wildlife Service do not permit camping in the Minyon Falls area, but a camping ground is provided 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) west of the falls at Rummery Park.

Nimbin Nimbin is notable for the prominence of its environmental

initiatives such as permaculture, sustainability, and self-sufficiency, as well as the cannabis counterculture. Writer Austin Pick described his initial impressions of the village this way: “It is as if a smoky avenue of Amsterdam has been placed in the middle of the mountains behind frontier-style building facades. ... Nimbin is a strange place indeed.”

This internationally famous village is vibrant and colourful with its unique streetscape of indigenous, rainforest and waterfall murals.

Drive through the lush, green hills of the hinterland, and discover macadamia, fruit and coffee plantations, pristine waterfalls in majestic rainforests, friendly country pubs, cafes and postcard-perfect villages.

A DAY IN NIMBIN EXPLORE- NIMBIN ROCKS - Visit the amazing Nimbin Rocks.

Stoney Shute Road & Nimbin Road, Nimbin, New South Wales 2480.

SHOP- THE NIMBIN HEMP EMBASSY - The Nimbin Hemp Embassy

is a non-profit association incorporated under the name Nimbin Hemp and established in 1992. The Embassy’s objectives are cannabis law reform through educating the community about hemp products and cannabis, and promoting a more tolerant and compassionate attitude to people in general. They aim to support local hemp products, arts and crafts people by providing a retail outlet for local clothing designers, artists, candle makers, soap makers, potters and woodworkers. The Embassy Shop also provides cannabis information and education. The Embassy does not sell any drugs. They are drug law reform advocates.

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11-12th January The Great Eastern Fly-In 24th May ‘Beef Meets Reef’ June Crankfest Xtreme Fishing Classic 13th - 19th July

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Beech Street Evans Head NSW 2473

EVANS HEAD IS A PEACEFUL COASTAL VILL AGE SURROUNDED BY NATIONAL PARKS AND BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES.

and friends fly in from all over Australia to enjoy a great summer holiday with a difference and you too can have your own flying experience by visiting the renowned Memorial Aerodrome.

Woodburn is a popular little stopover for weary travellers, 43 km south of Ballina via the Pacific Highway. A perfect spot to have a break, grab a hearty meal from one of the welcoming cafes and stroll across the road to the family friendly park right on the banks of the majestic Richmond River.

A DAY IN EVANS HEAD EAT - EVANS HEAD FISHERMENS CO-OP - Nostalgic Evans Head

Fishermens Coop located on the beautiful Evans Head River is serviced by a fleet of professional fishermen supplying fresh seafood such as prawns, crabs and a large variety of fish to the public.

To Features an amazing hot fish and chip shop open 7 days a week for Broadwater Broadwater (Pacific Hwy) National Park HEAD To lunch and dinner with tables and chairs on the wharf toEVANS watch the boatBroadwater Broadwater (Pacific Hwy) National Park EVANS HEAD ing activity and the incredible sun sets whilst dining.

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DID YOU KNOW?

During World War II the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome was the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Station supporting RAAF No 1 Bombing and Gunnery School and subsequently the RAAF No 1 Air Observers School. At the height of operations there were three asphalt runways and one grass strip.

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Choose classic beachside holidaying in modern cabins!

Be sure to enjoy our exciting restaurant and surf-side cafe with regular entertainment and the best views in NSW right on the beach front.

Thursday 5pm - Close Friday 12pm - 2pm | 5pm - Close Saturday 12pm - 2pm | 5pm - Close Sunday 12pm - 5pm Located upstairs of the Surf Club

Evans Head Bowls & Holiday Cabins 2 Beech Street Evans Head NSW 2473 - PO Box 206 Evans Head NSW 2473 Ph: 02 66 824 343 - Fax: 02 66 824 456 - Restaurant: 02 66 824 990 Enquiries: res@evansheadbowls.com.au

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Monday to Sunday 6am - 2pm Located downstairs of the Surf Club 1 Captain Cook Dr, Evans Head, NSW functions@evansheadbowls.com.au evanssurf.org.au - 02 6682 4277

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Discover our aviation heritage at the exciting new Evans Head Aviation Museum.

Discover heritage aviation at an exciting new Evans Head museum...

Discover heritage aviation at ancent exciting …where thousands of magnificent men and women called home while ...where thousands of magnifi men and women called home while undergoing bombing training during World War II completing initial bombingmuseum... and gunnery training during World War II. new Evans Head

On the 25th August 2013, a brand new Aviation Museum was opened at the Evans Head Mem Aerodrome featuring military and civilian aircraft and artefacts collected from across Austral

Get up close to real, WWII link trailer military and civilian heritage aircraft: Canberra Bomber, Korean War MIG15, WWII Grumman Avenger

Take the driver’s seat of the F-111 fighter bomber or Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Take a personalised tour with passionate volunteers who remember the stories the history, the tragedies and the triumphs of Northern Rivers aviation Explore the museum, complete with interpretive signage, tour desk and free parking.

Pick up a souvenir of your visit in the museum gift shop or arrange a personalise

On display soon, ourphoto new Lockheed P-3C Orion session. ...where thousands of magnifiBrowse cent men and women called the handicrafts in the Evans Head Men’s Shed annex.

On Augustwhile 2013, a brand new museum was opened at the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome home undergoing bombing training during World War II. featuring military and civilian aircraft collected from across Australia.

COMING SOON: Take a wild ride the wonders2013, of the F-111 strikenew bomber On• theMarvel 25that August a brand Aviation Museum was opened at the Evans Head Memorial in the • Examine iconic civilian and military heritage aircraft such as the WWIIF-111 Link flight simulator, Aerodrome featuring military and civilian aircraft and artefacts collected from across Australia.

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Take a personalised tour with passionate volunteers who relate the stories, the history, the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome tragedies and the triumphs of aviation history in the Northern Rivers.

Heritage Aviation Association Explore the museum, complete with video displays, interpretive signage and free parking.

Pick up a souvenir of your visit in the museum gift shop or arrange a personalised photo61 Memorial Airport Drive, Evans Head session in the cockpit of the F-111 or the Caribou. info@ehmahaa.org.au www.ehmahaa.org.au Practice a bombing run from the bombardiers station in the nose of the British Electric B2 Open 10am to 4pm weekends. Check the website for Canberra Bomber cockpit.

Get up close to real, WWII link trailer military and civilian heritage aircraft: Canberra Bomber, Korean War MIG15, WWII Grumman Avenger

Take the driver’s seat of the F-111 fighter bomber or Westpac Rescue Helicopter weekday tour times and cockpit open days

Take a personalised tour with passionate volunteers who remember the stories, Admission $5 per person or $15 for a family.

Enquire about special rates for group bookings. theMemorial history, the tragedies and Association the triumphs of Northern Rivers aviation Evans Head Aerodrome Heritage Aviation Inc. info@ehmahaa.org.au Explore the museum, completeEmail: with interpretive signage, tour desk and Open 10am to 4pm weekends. Check the website for weekday tour times and cockpit open days. free parking.

Admission: $7.50 per person or $20 for a family. Please enquire about group bookings.

Address: 61 Memorial Airport Drive, Evans Head

Pick up a souvenir of your visit in the museum gift shop or arrange a personalised photo session. www.ehmahaa.org.au 02 6682 6756 54 Facebook:Evans Head Museum Browse the handicrafts in the EvansHeritage Head Men’sAviation Shed annex.

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Yamba & Clarence

DID YOU KNOW? The Clarence Valley has the city of Grafton and two large towns – Maclean and Yamba. The coastal stretch is a hugely popular tourist destination.

The area contains vast tracts of State Forest and National parks and the rivers and waterways are the heart and soul of this wonderful country town.

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coastal walking track as well as the many world class sandy beaches.

TAKE A STEP IN NATURE’S WONDERLAND AND ENJOY THE COASTAL TREASURES, LUSH HINTERLAND AND RIVER LIFE OF THE CLARENCE REGION.

STAY- Surrounded by a lush subtropical rainforest habitat, the Ang-

The popular resort town of Yamba, known for its laidback beach lifestyle, makes a great holiday for young and old. Try out your board at Angourie’s surfing reserve, historical walks, boutique shopping and local events.

The Clarence is a food lover’s paradise; local produce features strongly in many restaurants and cafés. The Clarence River, running through the heart of the region, is ideal for sailing and cruising with broad deep expanses of water and 100 chartered islands to explore from Yamba at the mouth of the river to Grafton in the country. Excellent facilities line this beautiful river which was once the main trading route for timber getters and sugar cane farmers.

Superb National Parks protect the longest undeveloped coastline in NSW with endless stretches of golden beaches, perfect for swimming, surfing, snorkelling and fishing.

ourie Resort boasts the rare combination of first class facilities and unique natural wonders.

Offering affordable accommodation packages to suit everyone. The one bedroom spa apartments are perfect for couples planning a romantic getaway and the two bedroom villas offer families a home away from home. The kids will be entertained by fantastic children’s facilities while parents can indulge in the day spa.

A DAY IN YAMBA EAT - PACIFIC HOTEL YAMBA - Renowned restaurant for great food, the

Pacific Bistro offers fine dining overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The menu is globally influenced, offering great value and adheres to the bistro principals of fuss free food. Opening hours are Lunch between 12.00pm & 2.30pm and Dinner between 6.00pm & 8.30pm.

EXPERIENCE- CLARENCE RIVER FISHERMEN’S CO-OPERATIVE Try fresh seafood straight off the boat • famous Yamba King Prawns • ocean bugs • whole fresh or filleted range of fish including snapper, bream, flathead, shark, emperor, tuna, salmon, cod and many more.

• abundance of tasty school prawns • specialty products such as lobster, squid, clams, roe.

April - Plunge Arts Culture Festival - clarence.nsw.gov.au April 10 - 11 - Maclean Highland Gathering November - Yamba Hotrod Run 4th October Eat street 9th November Food & Beer Fest

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New Italy

WELCOME TO HISTORIC NEW ITALY!

Our Museums and facilities stand on acreage that was once part of the original New Italy settlement, on the Pacific Highway in Northern NSW, between Byron Bay and Grafton. Historic New Italy is a great place to rest, enjoy an excellent coffee at our Café and an Italian experience in the Australian bush land.

Dedicated volunteers wanting to preserve the memory of the pioneering Italian families built the mud-brick Museum/Café, Italian Pavilion, Gift Shop, Community Hall and Glass Art Workshop buildings during the 1980s and 1990s.

This quiet stopover off the highway has ample free parking and space for caravans, picnic areas and room to walk your leashed dog. Often kangaroos can be seen lying about watching the site’s visitors.

HISTORY

New Italy had its beginnings in 1880, when poor farming families from the Veneto region in Northern Italy were beguiled by Frenchman, Marquis de Rays, to purchase land in a phantom paradise in the Pacific named La Nouvelle France (an imaginary kingdom east of Papua New Guinea).

On their arrival they found there was no promised colony. After enduring disease and starvation in the festering tropics, the survivors were eventually brought to Sydney in April 1881. Over time the majority reunited at what is now called New Italy on some of the last land available for selection in northern New South Wales. As the community grew, establishing a fledgling silk industry, it embraced the diverse cultures of the region.

We commemorate the stories of the expeditioners and those families who established the vibrant community of New Italy, carved out of the Australian bush.

LOTS TO SEE AND DO

The New Italy Museum tells the pioneering story of the New Italy settlement while the Italian Pavilion showcases the broader history of Italian migration to Australia and our Northern Rivers region.

The volunteer-run Casa Vecchia Gift Shop, situated in a replica of Antoniolli’s old mud brick house and wine shop, has a stunning array of Italian and Italy-inspired gift items as well as artwork by local artisans. Revenue raised from here goes towards the site’s heritage development and its ongoing maintenance.

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At the New Italy Glass Art Gallery, glass blower Ian O’Driscoll crafts intricate figures and colourful jewellery.

Carnevale Italiano. If visiting in early April, join us for Anniversary Day. On or around 7 April, descendants of the pioneering families gather for a day of celebration and plant a tree in the Park of Peace to give thanks … with much good food, wine, music and dance for all to enjoy!

Visit newitaly.org.au for to find out more.

8275 Pacific Highway New Italy (10 minutes south of Woodburn) NSW 2472 PO Box 5139, East Lismore NSW 2480 info@newitaly.com.au • www.newitay.org.au OPENING HOURS: 7 days/week 9am ~ 4pm. Entry is free or by donation.

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Brooms Head DID YOU KNOW?

The name Brooms Head was first used in 1870 when a broom thought to have come from the wreck of the schooner ‘Eureka’, was washed up on the beach. These days many people affectionately refer to “The Broom” as their favourite holiday destination.

THIS QUIET VILLIAGE IS PERFECT FOR FAMILIES AND VISTORS OF ALL AGES. Here you will find a spot of nostalgia nestled behind Yuraygir National You’ll encounter wildlife and wildflowers as you walk past heathland Park Situated near Maclean, just over an hour’s drive south of Byron Bay. plains, long sandy beaches, tranquil creeks, lagoons, rocky headlands and even a marine park.

This quiet village is perfect for families and visitors of all ages with scenic walking tracks, a spectacular lookout, swimming & snorkelling in the lagoon Tackle the full 65km with overnight camping stops along the way or with a boat ramp and great fishing spots. “Schnapper Rock” is one that the break the track up into shorter segments. It’s best walked north to south locals will point out to you and mud crabs abound in this watery haven. with the sun at your back.

Follow the footprints of the coastal emu on the Yuraygir Coastal Walk, a 65km trail that stretches from Angourie in the North to Red Rock in the South. All your needs are catered for with an ocean front caravan park with cabins and a wide range of holiday units, a bowls club, local shops and facilities.

However you choose to undertake this journey through the traditional homelands of the Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations, it’s unlikely you’ll ever forget it.”

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days a week, with their Chinese restaurant “Pacific Star” open five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner and opening seven days a week throughout the holiday periods.

Barefoot bowls every day at $8.00 per person, children under 14 are free.

There is also a tennis court for hire at $7.00 per hour with bookings made through the Brooms Head Caravan Park.

EXPLORE- YURAYGIR COASTAL WALK

- “ Follow the ancient wandering trails of Australia’s coastal emus on the multi-day Yuraygir coastal walk.

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Ulmarra

Ulmarra is a small town on the south bank of the Clarence River in New South Wales, Australia in the Clarence Valley district. At the 2006 census, Ulmarra had a population of 446 people.

The Ulmarra Ferry is a vehicular cable ferry, which crosses the Clarence River from a point about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) north of Ulmarra, to Southgate on the north bank.

Source - Wikipedia Visit the historic Ulmarra Hotel situated on the banks of the mighty Clarence River, which is one of the biggest river systems in NSW, with wonderful views up and down the river, to the newly erected boat jetty, relaxing on the river bank under shady trees, creating a very cosy atmosphere for lunch or dinner, also the kids can use the newly upgraded playground to keep the little ones occupied.

Ulmarra’s name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning “Bend in the river”.

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The Tweed

EVENTS 14th March - Kingscliff Coast Charity Walk 18th May, Tweed Foodie Fest, Murwillumbah 1st -6th May, The Murwillumbah Art Trail July 1st - 3rd Murwillumbah Arts Trail 28th - 31stAugust, Banana Fest and Parade, Murwillumbah 6th - 7th Nov Murwillumbah Show

MARKETS 4TH Friday, Twilight 2-8pm (Summer 5pm-9pm) 3RD Saturday, Murwillumbah Makers &Finders 9am-3pm Knox Park 4TH Sunday, Murwillumbah Community Market Wednesdays Farmers Market 7am-11am Murwillumbah Showground

DID YOU KNOW? Mount Warning is the central volcanic remnant of an ancient shield volcano, the Tweed Volcano, which would have been about 1,900 m (6,200 ft) above sea level or just under twice the height of the current mountain.

This volcano erupted around 23 million years ago. As the mountain’s central vent cooled, it shrank, forming a depression at the top that has greatly eroded.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Murwillumbah - Old Railway Station 281 Tweed Valley Way Murwillumbah NSW 2484 - 02 6672 1340 Tweed Heads - Cnr Bay and Wharf Streets Tweed Heads NSW 2485 – 1800 674 414 Kingscliff - Marine Parade Kingscliff NSW 2487 – 02 6674 8064

WORLD HERITAGE RAINFORESTS, DRAMATIC MOUNTAIN RANGES, FERTILE GREEN FIELDS, UNCROWDED BEACHTake some time out and explore the Tweed/Byron hinterland. Heading north from Byron Bay, take the Tweed Valley Way, Murwillumbah exit from the M1, tourist route 40. Enjoy a meandering country drive to Burringbar located just 20 minutes north of Byron Bay. Turn into the Burringbar Village and you will discover an old fashioned main street with shady Masterson Park on one side with plenty of free parking, 3 prominent War Memorials and clean, well maintained public amenities as well as a public BBQ and picnic facilities. You can get your supplies from the local shops across the road if you decide to picnic or choose one of our cafés.

A DAY IN THE TWEED EAT- First stop driving north is Mooball, with the iconic Moo Moo Roadhouse Café. Check out

the display of mad bikes, hot-rods and memorabilia in the gift shop, fuel, and home cooked or takeaway food.

Or visit Hotel Victory which is the Mooball watering hole for locals, with great seafood pub meals, ice cold beer and upstairs accommodation with BBQ facilities. Come and support our local artists at Hotel Victory Moobal on Live Music Sundays on the deck by the pool.

EXPERIENCE - Tweed Valley Whey Farm House Cheeses offering a wide variety of lovingly created in-house cheeses.

The Burringbar Roadhouse Gallery on the Tweed Valley Way has a huge selection of antiques and collectables. It is worth a stopover to check out the new arrivals and have a great coffee, and chat to the friendly locals.

SHOP -Burringbar has a variety of village shops including: Heath’s Old Wares & Collectables, a quaint post office, and a mix of village stores for your supplies and refreshments.

EXPLORE - Take a cruise on the Tweed River with Mount warning Tours and enjoy a 5 course seafood deugustation menu. Available for weddings parties and corporate events.

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Our river cruise provides an opportunity to experience and reflect on the delicate local ecosystem. www.mountwarningtours.com.au Mount Warning Tours specialise in Tweed River cruises, as well as food and farm tours by road from the Gold Coast to the Tweed Valley.

A Perfect day trip for those seeking relaxation, adventure and fun in nature. Located in the picturesque town of Tumbulgum, Mount Warning Tours is owned and operated by experienced local tour operators.

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