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This area stretches from the mighty Clarence River to Tweed Heads and out to the foothills of the Great Divide and offers endless beaches, rolling countryside dotted with quirky townships, rugged cattle country and deep river gorges that disappear into the mountains.
A somewhat eclectic mix of cultures has settled in this area. In Maclean you can trace the Scottish heritage of the town’s founders, while in New Italy, boatloads of shipwrecked Italians established a unique enclave in the bush, and at Byron Bay artisans and the establishment have created a bohemian yet sophisticated lifestyle.
Around the Northern Rivers
At Cape Byron the striking lighthouse marks Australia’s most easterly point and the many walking trails and lookouts present you with wonderful opportunities for spotting whales on their annual migration (July to October).
Mount Warning, a twisted ancient volcano which Captain Cook once used as a navigational aid, rises from the Tweed Valley and provides a marvelous lookout over the patchwork of sugar, tea and tropical fruit plantations; testimony to the fertility of the soil.
Tweed Heads, less flashy than its sister town of Coolangatta just a hop across the state border, symbolizes the end of a journey within New South Wales and the beginning of the next in Queensland.
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Suggested itineraries featuring the Northern Rivers
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in the Northern Rivers, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places in and around the Northern Rivers
- Byron Bay The Northern Rivers
- Lamington National Park 64 kilometers away
- Brisbane 143 kilometers away
- Coffs Harbour 191 kilometers away
- Coffs Coast 202 kilometers away
- Bellingen 213 kilometers away
- Sunshine Coast 233 kilometers away
- °â€™g²¹°ù¾± 369 kilometers away
- Port Stephens 476 kilometers away
Accommodation choices for the Northern Rivers
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit the Northern Rivers. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Crystalbrook Byron
Byron Bay