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The Rainforest Way

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Murwillumbah countryside featuring Mt Warning

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World Heritage rainforests

Explore the scenic wonders of the lush, World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia in northern NSW on this meandering drive. You'll see some amazing sights including ancient volcanic plugs and large volcanic craters, thick lush rainforests and rare Antarctic beech trees.

Be inspired along the Rainforest Way drive

Explore the scenic wonders of the lush, World Heritage-listed rainforests of northern NSW on this meandering drive. You can depart from Murwilllumbah, Lismore, Casino or Kyogle, following short, half-day loops between 80 and 95 kms.

To make the most of your journey along the Rainforest Way, drop into the Murwillumbah World Heritage Rainforest Centre to learn about the rare wildlife and botanic splendours of the region.

You'll see some amazing sights along the way. The dramatic spike of Mt Warning, an ancient plug of solidified lava, towers dramatically above the drive and the meandering Tweed River. Waterfalls hidden by shady canopy are best explored on foot - Minyon Falls in Nightcap National Park and Protesters Falls on Terania Creek are beautiful. Stop off at quirky local villages such as Nimbin (Australia's counter-culture capital), historic Tyalgum or Channon for the monthly markets.

See rare and endangered native animals at remote wilderness refuges, go canoeing, birdwatching and bushwalking.

Murwillumbah countryside featuring Mt Warning
Murwillumbah countryside featuring Mt Warning in far distance, Tweed district, Northern Rivers. Image Hamilton Lund
Mount Warning
View of Mount Warning through Northern Rivers countryside. Image Stuart Owen Fox
Mt Nardi, Nightcap National Park
Road to Mount Nardi picnic area, Nightcap National Park (near Nimbin). Image Hamilton Lund
Macadamia Grove - Northern Rivers
Macadamia plantation at Lismore, Northern Rivers.
The Channon Markets, Byron
The Channon Markets, Byron, Northern Rivers. Image Don Fuchs

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Rainforest Way - don't miss things to do

Humminghills Alpacas The Tweed Area, North Coast, Surrounds
Humminghills is a working alpaca farm set on 65 acres in the beautiful Tweed Hinterland, just 15 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport.With a herd of 75...
www.humminghillsalpacas.c

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The Back Alley Gallery Lismore Area, North Coast, Lismore
Come and discover the hidden underground street art culture of The Back Alley Gallery in Lismore. The Back Alley Gallery is transforming the laneways ...
thebackalleygallery.yolas

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Mallanganee Lookout Lismore Area, North Coast, Lismore
Situated on the peak of the Richmond Range is the spectacular Mallanganee Lookout. Located approximately 40 minutes west of Casino just off the Bruxne...
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Tropical Fruit World The Tweed Area, North Coast, Surrounds
Spoil yourself with a unique Gold Coast experience that indulges all your senses! Situated in the beautiful Tweed Valley, Tropical Fruit World offers...
www.tropicalfruitworld.co

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Uki Buttery Bazaar The Tweed Area, North Coast, Uki
Come along and enjoy the wonderful village atmosphere that is Uki. Just a country drive away - only 40 minutes from the Gold Coast or less than an ho...

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