Great Eastern Ranges

Region: Northern Rivers

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The Northern Rivers region is known for its lush and scenic hinterland, ancient rainforests, glorious beaches and the casual vibe of its towns and villages.

Towns in the Region

• Ballina
• Bangalow
• Byron Bay
• Lennox Head
• Lismore
• Mullumbimby
• Murwillumbah
• Nimbin

Natural Highlights

The Border Ranges, Mount Warning and Nightcap Range National Parks are World Heritage listed, as part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia.

Wollumbin National Park (including Mount Warning National Park)

Bushwalk through the lush subtropical rainforest of the Lyrebird Track around Mount Warning's base, listening for the whipcrack call of the Eastern Whipbird (Psophodes (Psophodes) olivaceus) and the copycat cry of the rare Albert’s Lyrebird (Menura alberti). Picnic with Kangaroos, Koalas, Spotted-tail Quolls and Squirrel Gliders. See the rare Rufous Scrub-bird (Atrichornis rufescens), Wompoo Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus magnificus) and Marbled Frogmouth (Podargus ocellatus).

Border Ranges National Park

In Border Rangers National Park – home to Australia’s highest concentration of marsupial species – you’ll meet Echidnas, Bandicoots, Platypuses, Pademelons, Possums and Flying-foxes. Climb Pinnacle Lookout, on the rim of massive Wollumbin Crater, then picnic in an Antarctic Beech forest .

Nightcap Range National Park

Hike past the Minyon, Mount Nardi and Protestors waterfalls in the scenic Nightcap Range.

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The Rivers of Life movie explores a range of Northern Rivers experiences

We Love...

• Watching whales and dolphins from the many vantage points alsong the coast, or with an experienced tour operator.
• Great surfing and great beaches – from family-friendly seashores to adventurous surf beaches.
• Subtropical rainforest meeting mountains forged from ancient volcanoes.

• Scenic drives through spectacular rainforest.

Local Knowledge

For more detailed information speak to a friendly local expert or visit a helpful website.

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Further Information

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