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to lismoreLocated in the Northern Rivers hinterland of NSW, just 30 minutes from iconic coastlines, and set within a stunning natural landscape.
Known as the alternative lifestyle capital of Australia; Lismore, Nimbin and its Villages, is home to a vibrant creative arts scene that offers a captivating blend of culture and nature like nowhere else.
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discover lismore
Discover the city of Lismore and surrounding towns and Villages such as Nimbin, Eltham and Clunes.
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inspired experiences
Reconnect in nature and be inspired by Lismore’s great outdoors.
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Nimbin is like nowhere else, the alternative lifestyle capital of Australia, a place of natural beauty where sustainability and creativity reins supreme.
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in lismoreExperience Lismore’s rich culture and spirit through its festivals, community gatherings and signature events.
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visit the region's events capital
Lismore is the creative arts, sporting and sustainable lifestyle events capital of the Northern Rivers.
Home to the Lismore Masters Games, Lismore Lantern Parade, Aquarius Festival and Tropical Fruits New Year Festival just to name a few.
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🌿Reconnect in nature and be inspired by Lismore’s great outdoors🌿
Discover the magic and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of some of Australia’s most significant World Heritage-listed National Parks.
Explore our 5 must do nature experiences during your visit:
🥾 Book an adventure activity with the local experts from @wildernessadventures, and experience the thrill of abseiling, canyoning or an epic bushwalking adventure.
⛺ Escape to one of Australia’s most spectacular natural destinations and reconnect with family at Rummery Park Campground, camp under the stars and toast marshmallows by the fire.
🐨 Lismore is home to one of the largest urban populations of koalas in Australia, keep an eye out and meet some of the cutest locals!
🌿 Visit Terania Creek and Protestors Falls to experience this truly magical area and walk in the footsteps of the heroes that saved it.
💦 The region boasts many waterfalls, but Minyon Falls is by far the most epic with its 100m drop!
Looking for MORE? Search inspired experiences at Visit Lismore, the official destination website for more ideas and inspiration.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #VisitNimbin #NightcapNationalPark #TheGreatOutdoors
🎶💎 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 💎🎶
Another busy weekend ahead as the Lismore Gemfest returns, showcasing over 140 gem and mineral dealers, family fun activities and lucky gate prizes to be won!
There is also MORE to enjoy across the region, be inspired and have fun discovering live music, art, markets and more.
FRIDAY 15 MAY
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen & brews, Two Mates Brewing, from 5pm
👉Workshop: Beaded Pot Plant Hanger, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-8pm
👉Exhibition Opening: Art of Sport (Group Show) and Rosy Recollections by Warwick Wright, Serpentine Gallery, 5.30pm-8pm
👉Live Music: Marshall Okell, Lismore Workers Club, 6-9pm
👉Pyjama Fog Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm
👉Live Music: Yolan, 5.30pm, DJ Sonny, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Star Court Theatre Games, Star Court Theatre, 7pm
👉Live Music: Khan and Eva, Lismore Civic, 7.30pm
SATURDAY 16 MAY
👉Lismore Gemfest, Lismore Showgrounds, 9am-5pm
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Ladies Day at the Races, Lismore Turf Club, 11am-5pm
👉Community Tree Planting, Simes Bridge, Lismore, 10am-12pm
👉Workshop: Broom Making, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am-12.30pm
👉Workshop: Bead Mosaic on a Ceramic Arch, 10.30am-4pm
👉Rider Taco Pop Up Mexican Experience, Clunes Coronation Hall, 5pm-9pm
👉Live Music: George Smilovici, Lismore Workers Club, 6-9pm
👉Live Music: Maple Glider In Residence, Eltham Hotel, 7pm-9.30pm
👉Great Southern Nights presents Lisa Hunt – Forever Soul, Lismore City Bowling Club, 7pm
👉Live Music: Carly & Roo, Lismore Civic, 8pm
👉Live Music: Push Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 17 MAY
👉Lismore City Bowlo Markets, Lismore City Bowling Club, 9am-1pm
👉Lismore Gemfest, Lismore Showgrounds, 9am-3pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen & brews, Two Mates Brewing, from 12pm
👉Film: The Tasters, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Hillbilly Goats, Rochdale Theatre, 3pm-6pm
👉Live Music: Mandy Hawkes Trio, Eltham Hotel, 3pm
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
✨ Step into a world where fashion becomes art! ✨
The Wearable Arts Spectacular is calling all creators, makers, designers, performers and visionaries to bring imagination to life in this extraordinary celebration of creativity. From bold recycled creations to illuminated masterpieces, this is your chance to showcase wearable art that dazzles on the runway and at this year`s Lismore Lantern Parade.
🧵 Important Dates:
📌 Registration closes: 18 May
🌟 Gala Night & Judging Event: 18 June
💖 Lismore Lantern Parade: 20 June
Join in the fun and celebrations, be part of something special and win cash prizes!
🔗 Find out more & register, head to the Lismore Lantern Parade website.
#WearableArts #LismoreLanternParade #CreativeCommunity #WearableArtSpectacular #ArtMeetsFashion #LismoreEvents Lismore Lantern Parade
🥧 “Best bakery in the Northern Rivers!”
Annie’s Country Bakery in Modanville has become a must-stop destination for pie lovers travelling through the region, with visitors coming from far and wide to get their hands on the bakery’s delicious award-winning offerings. From flaky golden pastries to hearty country-style pies, it’s easy to see why Annie’s is a standout stop on the Great Pie Trail.
📍 Annie’s Country Bakery | 6 Funnell Drive, Modanville NSW
⏰Open 7 days
Explore MORE legendary pie stops along the trail 👉 search Visit Lismore Pie Trail.
#GreatPieTrail #VisitLismore #NorthernRiversNSW #PieLovers #CountryBakery #Modanville #FoodieRoadTrip @anniescountrybakery
Source: Google Review 5 days ago.
🎉 MORE events coming to Lismore this May 🎉
📍 Lismore Showgrounds will come alive across two massive weeks with sparkling gems, world-class agriculture, family fun and unforgettable experiences.
💎 Lismore Gemfest | 16–17 May
Discover one of Australia’s largest annual gem and mineral shows, featuring 140+ dealers and tailgaters from across the country. Explore dazzling minerals, gems, fossils, jewellery and equipment from around the world, plus kids activities and over $1400 in lucky gate prizes!
🚜 Norco Primex Field Days | 21–23 May
Australia’s premier primary industries event with cutting-edge machinery, sustainable farming solutions, livestock, technology, live demonstrations, food, entertainment and more. A must-visit celebration of agriculture, innovation and regional life. Fun for the whole familiy, special offers and huge prizes to win!
📅 Lock in the dates, book your stay and get ready for an exciting May in Lismore!
Head to the official destination website, Visit Lismore for where to stay and what`s on!
#LismoreNSW #VisitLismore #LismoreGemfest #Primex2026 #NorthernRiversEvents
🌸 Got Mother’s Day Plans? 🌸
If you’re looking for a lovely way to spend Mother’s Day bring your Mum, Nan, Aunty or a special mother figure along to The Channon Craft Market and make a day of it.
Wander through the colourful stalls filled with handmade gifts, ceramics, art, clothing, skincare and delicious local produce, perfect for finding something thoughtful and unique for your loved one. 🎨
Settle in and enjoy great food, fresh coffee and live music while you soak up the lively atmosphere at one of the Northern Rivers most love market days!
👉Searching for MORE? Why not make a stop at The Channon Tavern or continue along tourist drive 32 and discover more of the region. For all your inspiration, head to Visit Lismore, the official destination website. 👏
📍Coronation Park, The Channon
⏰9am-3pm
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #VisitNimbin #TheChannonCraftMarket
🎶 Groovin The Moo is on Today! 🎶
Alright Groovers… the wait is over! The day is finally here and it is shaping up to be massive!
Start planning your ultimate festival day now, check out the set times and festival map so you don’t miss a single moment! 💃
☕Need a pre-festival coffee or bite to eat?
Check out our local dining scene and fuel up before you head in!
👗Still searching for your festival fit?
Our local shops have you covered to help you find your best Groovin look!
Make sure you follow @groovinthemoo for all your live festival updates and head to their website for all the festival information you need to know.
Enjoy the music, a dance and most importantly have fun! Let’s Get Groovin!! 👏
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #GroovinTheMoo
✨ Pre-GTM glow-up, Lismore style ✨
Find your festival look with locally owned boutiques, add some sparkle with handmade accessories, and pick up something special for Mum while you’re at it (you’ll thank yourself later).
Then fuel up with incredible food and coffee before heading to the music. It’s all here in Lismore 💫
Head to Visit Lismore and check out `Specialty Shopping` or `Dining Guide` for MORE.
#FestivalStyle #ShopLocal #VisitLismore
🎨✨ Get Creative This May in Lismore! ✨🎨
Looking to try something new, unwind, or tap into your artistic side? Register for one of these hands-on workshops and have some fun! They are the perfect way to connect and create something special.
🎨 Clay & Sip
📆 8 May | ⏰ 6pm
📍 Silt Studio
🎨 Mummy & Me Mother’s Day Clay
📆 10 May | ⏰10.30am & 1pm
📍Silt Studio
🎨 Beaded Pot Plant Hanger
📆 15 May | ⏰ 5.30–8pm
📍The Artisans Table
🎨 Bead Mosaic on a Ceramic Arch
📆 16 May | ⏰10.30am–4pm
📍The Artisans Table
🎨 Textured Art
📆 22 May | ⏰ 5.30–8pm
📍The Artisans Table
🎨 Coffee & Clay
📆 23 May | ⏰10am
📍Silt Studio
🎨 Make a Beaded Plant
📆 30 May | ⏰10am-1pm
📍The Artisans Table
🎨 Oil Painting
📆 31 May | ⏰ 10am–1pm
📍The Artisans Table
These workshops book out quickly, so bookings are essential. Grab a friend, a loved one or come solo and get creative.
Planning a special event? Silt Studio and The Artisans Table are both available for private bookings and workshops, the perfect way to get together, celebrate and create memorable experiences.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #CreativeCommunity @silt.studio.lismore @the_artisans_table
🎶🌟 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🌟🎶
The Countdown is on for Groovin the Moo with only 2 more sleeps to go! With the excitement building, now is the perfect time to start planning your weekend. There is so much MORE to do in Lismore and surrounds this weekend, make a weekend of it and explore MORE while you are here!
FRIDAY 8 MAY
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Community Tree Planting, Pritchard Park, Lismore, 10am-12pm
👉Live Music at The Taphouse: Railyard Tunes, Two Mates Brewing, 4pm-6pm
👉Live Music: Hayley Grace, Lismore Workers Club, 6-9pm
👉Live Music: Lilli sheen, 5.30pm, DJ Spex, 9.30pm
👉Live Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Khan Rocks, Northern Rivers Hotel, 8pm
SATURDAY 9 MAY
👉Groovin The Moo, Oakes Oval, Lismore, 11am-10pm @groovinthemoo
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Global Table – 10 Course Culinary Journey, Flourish Sanctuary, Nimbin, 11am-6pm
👉Workshop: Foraging for Edible Weeds, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am-12.30pm
👉Live Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Sabotage Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 10 MAY
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Mother’s Day Yoga & Live DJ Event, County Lane, Lismore, 9.30am-10.30am
👉Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10am-11am
👉Workshop: Mummy & Me Mother’s Day Clay, Silt Studio, 1pm
👉Breathwork, Meditation, Sound Healing Journey & Spa, Bathe Spa, Lismore, 12.30pm-3pm
👉Live Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm
👉Film: Wolfram, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Matthew Armitage, Eltham Hotel, 3pm
👉Open Mic Pluckers & Poets, Dunoon Sports Club, 4pm
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