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North Coast NSW | Northern Rivers NSW
North Coast NSW, Northern Rivers NSW
Clean beaches with sheltered coves, rugged headlands where you can watch the Whales migrate every year. Clear blue rivers for you to enjoy a leisurely river cruise or explore by canoe, tranquil lakes and sparklingly mountain streams, Enjoy fishing, a round of golf, cycling along the many kilometres of cycle paths or leisurely bushwalks. The north coast of New South Wales has a superb climate, hot tropical summers, glorious spring and autumn days and the winters just cool enough to enjoy an open log fire in the evening.
The North Coast of New South Wales is surrounded by World Heritage National Parks, these areas offer lots to do for every age group, and you could take a four-wheel-drive adventure tour, or enjoy browsing around the historic villages and towns that are dotted around this area. There are also heaps of cafés, bars and many award-winning restaurants, in fact some thing for every palate.
Enjoy the arts and craft shops, designer boutiques, galleries, museums, amazing festivals and interesting farmers and craft markets……
Where to stay? holiday parks for the families will provide fun for the children, luxury apartments and rainforest retreats for the people who wants a relaxing and peaceful environment, There are many gorgeous bed and breakfasts, or stay in unusual and unique individual holiday homes that can provide accommodation for 1 person or up to a large group, with many caravan and camping sites also available. Whatever your taste and budget, you will find it here.
Getting to Byron Bay and Northern suburbs
Air Domestic flights - Daily to Ballina (30 minutes drive south) and Coolangatta (40 minutes drive north) airports. International flights are via Brisbane airport which is a 2 1/2 hours drive north.
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Jetstar Flights....link
Rex regional express flights....link
Train Countrylink provides a daily service to Byron Bay from Sydney.
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Bus Greyhound Pioneer bus company has a daily service to Byron Bay.
Greyhound bus service....More
By Car, Byron Bay is six kilometres from the Pacific Highway and is a key destination on the Pacific Coast touring route. It is nine hours drive north from Sydney, 40 minutes south from the Gold Coast or 2 hours south from Brisbane.
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Regions and towns of the North coast NSW
Byron Bay, Ballina Region
Byron Bay, Byron Bay is situated on the North coast of NSW it is a primarily a beach resort with a beautiful beach. Things to do …You can surf, sunbathe, shop in the many unique shops, try the local bars, go clubbing, scuba diving, sky diving, Balloon Rides plus many more. Byron Bay is easy to walk around so finding your way around is easy and with access to many other interesting towns and national parks make Byron a popular place to stay.
Ballina,
This resort has access to 32kilometres of sandy beaches and waterways. A great holiday resort ideal for couples and families alike.
Bangalow, A charming village situated in the hills close to Byron Bay and the coast, Art galleries, café bars.
Lennox Head,
A relaxing seaside village, you can relax and enjoy scenery, many surfers are attracted to the area, and it’s a great place to watch the whales migrate from May to October.
Grafton Region
Grafton , most well known for its Jacaranda trees it is set on the Clarence River and has many Historic buildings, on the edge of a National park so many activities are available here for the sporty ones among us, including, boating, fishing Water sports, walking , hiking, biking.
Maclean… “the Scottish town” A festival is held at easter to celebrate its Scottish heritage with bagpipes, drumming, highland dancing and many of the traditional highland sports.
Iluka… A small and laid back beach side town, perfect for those who require a relaxing and peace ful holiday destination
Yamba… Another beach side holiday town, with great beaches, a boat marina, cafes and bars. The area is also popular with fishermen, with a choice rock fishing, river estuary fishing, you can fish off the beach and deep-sea fishing. You can charter or hire Boats including houseboats and cruisers.
Lismore Region,
Small villages scattered amongst the rolling hills, Enjoy traditional Village life
Take a picnic, do a scenic drive, take part in art classes, or visit the local craft markets
Dunoon, visit the macadamia plantations. there is a great picnic spot called Rocky Creek. Nimbin this village is situated in a valley; it offers museums, art galleries, markets, a very colourful and alternative village
Clean beaches with sheltered coves, rugged headlands where you can watch the Whales migrate every year. Clear blue rivers for you to enjoy a leisurely river cruise or explore by canoe, tranquil lakes and sparklingly mountain streams, Enjoy fishing, a round of golf, cycling along the many kilometres of cycle paths or leisurely bushwalks. The north coast of New South Wales has a superb climate, hot tropical summers, glorious spring and autumn days and the winters just cool enough to enjoy an open log fire in the evening.
The North Coast of New South Wales is surrounded by World Heritage National Parks, these areas offer lots to do for every age group, and you could take a four-wheel-drive adventure tour, or enjoy browsing around the historic villages and towns that are dotted around this area. There are also heaps of cafés, bars and many award-winning restaurants, in fact some thing for every palate.
Enjoy the arts and craft shops, designer boutiques, galleries, museums, amazing festivals and interesting farmers and craft markets……
Where to stay? holiday parks for the families will provide fun for the children, luxury apartments and rainforest retreats for the people who wants a relaxing and peaceful environment, There are many gorgeous bed and breakfasts, or stay in unusual and unique individual holiday homes that can provide accommodation for 1 person or up to a large group, with many caravan and camping sites also available. Whatever your taste and budget, you will find it here.
Getting to Byron Bay and Northern suburbs
Air Domestic flights - Daily to Ballina (30 minutes drive south) and Coolangatta (40 minutes drive north) airports. International flights are via Brisbane airport which is a 2 1/2 hours drive north.
Virgin blue Flights....link
Jetstar Flights....link
Rex regional express flights....link
Train Countrylink provides a daily service to Byron Bay from Sydney.
Country Link train services ....More
Bus Greyhound Pioneer bus company has a daily service to Byron Bay.
Greyhound bus service....More
By Car, Byron Bay is six kilometres from the Pacific Highway and is a key destination on the Pacific Coast touring route. It is nine hours drive north from Sydney, 40 minutes south from the Gold Coast or 2 hours south from Brisbane.
Get map Directions
Regions and towns of the North coast NSW
Byron Bay, Ballina Region
Byron Bay, Byron Bay is situated on the North coast of NSW it is a primarily a beach resort with a beautiful beach. Things to do …You can surf, sunbathe, shop in the many unique shops, try the local bars, go clubbing, scuba diving, sky diving, Balloon Rides plus many more. Byron Bay is easy to walk around so finding your way around is easy and with access to many other interesting towns and national parks make Byron a popular place to stay.
Ballina,
This resort has access to 32kilometres of sandy beaches and waterways. A great holiday resort ideal for couples and families alike.
Bangalow, A charming village situated in the hills close to Byron Bay and the coast, Art galleries, café bars.
Lennox Head,
A relaxing seaside village, you can relax and enjoy scenery, many surfers are attracted to the area, and it’s a great place to watch the whales migrate from May to October.
Grafton Region
Grafton , most well known for its Jacaranda trees it is set on the Clarence River and has many Historic buildings, on the edge of a National park so many activities are available here for the sporty ones among us, including, boating, fishing Water sports, walking , hiking, biking.
Maclean… “the Scottish town” A festival is held at easter to celebrate its Scottish heritage with bagpipes, drumming, highland dancing and many of the traditional highland sports.
Iluka… A small and laid back beach side town, perfect for those who require a relaxing and peace ful holiday destination
Yamba… Another beach side holiday town, with great beaches, a boat marina, cafes and bars. The area is also popular with fishermen, with a choice rock fishing, river estuary fishing, you can fish off the beach and deep-sea fishing. You can charter or hire Boats including houseboats and cruisers.
Lismore Region,
Small villages scattered amongst the rolling hills, Enjoy traditional Village life
Take a picnic, do a scenic drive, take part in art classes, or visit the local craft markets
Dunoon, visit the macadamia plantations. there is a great picnic spot called Rocky Creek. Nimbin this village is situated in a valley; it offers museums, art galleries, markets, a very colourful and alternative village