Protesters Falls

Located in World Heritage Nightcap National Park, Protesters Falls is a must-see while exploring the Lismore Hinterland. The easy 1.4 kilometre walk from Terania Creek Picnic Area winds its way through the Bangalow palm forest to the base of the falls. Swimming is not permitted in the area as it is home to the endangered […]

Pholis Gap Walking Track

Explore the lush subtropical rainforests and beautiful waterfalls of the World-Heritage Listed National Parks, formed from the Wollumbin shield volcano over 20 million years ago. The track was named after Athol Pholi who was killed by a tree fall while working in the area. Beginning at Mt Nardi the track meanders through the rainforest for […]

Nimbin Swimming Pool

The Nimbin Swimming Pool is a free pool operated for residents and visitors to the village of Nimbin. The pool has multiple shaded areas, a free barbeque and picnic tables for your enjoyment. The pool is the perfect place to cool off in the warmer months and is family friendly. Open seven days a week […]

Nesbitt Park

Lismore’s Nesbitt Park is located just a short drive from the Lismore CBD, and is accessible via a pathway connection from the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, just 1.1 kilometre from the Trail Head at the Lismore Railway Station. Nesbitt Park features a mountain bike skills and pump track, playground and exercise equipment, barbecues, picnic tables […]

Nightcap National Park

Nightcap National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, is a dramatically beautiful park full of ancient rainforests, magical waterways and spectacular views. The lush rainforest provides a home for the newly discovered nightcap oak as well as a number of threatened animal species, including Albert’s lyrebird and Fleay’s barred frog […]

Mt Matheson Loop

Experience the variety of the unique landscape along the Mount Matheson loop. On this short walking track, you’ll hike through the lush rainforest that encircles Mount Matheson, before reaching the dramatic cliff edges that feature eucalypt forests. It’s not a long walk but some might find it challenging, so you’ll need to be reasonably fit, […]

Mount Nardi Picnic Area

Surrounded by rainforest in Nightcap National Park, Mount Nardi picnic area is a birdwatching haven and the starting point for many exhilarating walking tracks. It’s a long and winding road through lush rainforest to get to Mount Nardi picnic area, but on arrival you’ll know it is well worth it. This picnic area is the […]

Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens

This is one of the new style botanic gardens, featuring local native plants almost exclusively and with very few manicured garden beds. Prunings, mulch and natural ground covers help to create and sustain this natural environment, resulting in a collection of beautiful healthy plants. Only started in 2002 some areas of the Gardens are still […]

Lismore Regional Gallery

Established in 1953, Lismore Regional Gallery is one of the longest-running cultural organisations in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. Their vision is to be a place for everybody and build on a history of inclusion and innovation. Their commitment is to bring the community on a shared journey of engaging in contemporary art […]

Kadina Park

Kadina Park in Lismore has a great toddler’s playground, adventure climbing zone, shared bike and walking paths throughout the park. There is also a basketball court and football field for ball games and excellent barbeque and picnic facilities available in the park. In addition, Kadina Park has some great facilities with many multipurpose recreation areas.