Richmond Valley Area Attractions
Richmond Valley Area Attractions Directory
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These rocks are located off the Dyraaba Road, approximately 200 metres from the Bruxner Highway,
20 kilometres west of Casino. They are on private propertyand can be viewed from your vehicle.Aboriginal Rock Carvings
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One of the most popular beaches on the north coast, Airforce beach is patrolled during the summer holiday period. It has fairly consistent surf with the best wave direction being from the east northeast. Easy walking distance from the popular Silver Sands Caravan Park.
Kiosk facility located at main beach area.Airforce Beach
Evans Head
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The social hub of Broadwater offering top class bowling facilities and a friendly atmosphere. Broadwater is a lovely coastal village off the Pacific Highway nestled in National Park.Broadwater Bowling Club
Broadwater
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Located in the Broadwater National Park the Broadwater Lookout offers a high vantage point with uninterrupted views over a mosaic of heath land communities reaching all the way to the Pacific Ocean.Broadwater Lookout
Broadwater
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Broadwater National Park is located on the coast in an area bounded by Woodburn, Evans Head and Broadwater This tract of heath and wetland forms a community comprising of some of Australia's most interesting plants. Spring creates a vivid change, with multi-coloured wildflowers carpeting the landscape. This area is also a valuable example of the evolution and dynamics of coastal landforms which spread out over an area of 31, 729 ha.
The Park represents a well preserved example of the large san...Broadwater National Park
Broadwater
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With an area of 17,000ha this park includes 38km of beach, sections of littoral (coastal) rainforest, heath lands, coastal cypress stands, lagoons and wetlands. Curious rock formations abound, notably at Black Rocks and near the Esk River - the longest natural coastal ecosystem on the north coast. Perfect canoeing conditions are found on the sheltered inland waterways.
A total of 205 bird, 30 mammal, 38 reptile and 13 amphibian species recorded. Extensive Aboriginal middens and campsites i...Bundjalung National Park
Evans Head
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Located in the Richmond Range National Park west of Casino is the Cambridge Plateau Scenic Drive which runs the length of the Southern half of the Park, providing ready access to rainforest scenery. From the Cambridge Plateau Picnic area, take a short stroll or a two-hour loop walk along the Culmarin Valley.Cambridge Plateau
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The Casino Folk Museum showcases the local History of the Casino District. We are a group of local people dedicated to making sure that the past is not forgotten. From our pioneering settlers to the present we make sure that we do our utmost to preserve our valuable history.
The Casino and District Historical Society was formed in 1965 with the main aim of preserving all aspects of Australian culture such as: Aboriginal artefacts, implements, tools of trade, furniture, newspapers, photographs,d...Casino Folk Museum
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Casino Golf Club is situated in the Northern NSW town of Casino, the Beef Capital of Australia.
Our golf course is considered one of the best on the Northen Rivers, being challenging for experienced golfers but not too difficult for less experienced players.
The 18 hole layout is a par 70 with an AGR rating of 69, ladies par of 72 with an LGU rating of 70. The course is divided into a 10 hole lower section around the CLUBHOUSE and a top section of 8 holes a short walk across the road.The Club ...Casino Golf Club
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The Casino Railway Musuem can be visited on Sunday by accessing the Casino Mini Railway.
The Mini Rail offers a 25 minute ride on minature trains which meander through the Jabiru Wetlands and stop at the old Railway Museum, which houses memorabilia from the early days when Casino was known as a railway town.
Brief Background
In late 1989, a railway club was formed by Northern Rivers people. The initial aim was to get a train to run on the Murwillumbah line, but up to October 1989, the group ...Casino Old Railway Museum
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The Casino Visitor Information Centre is conveniently located along the main traffic route of Casino. It is within easy access to the Bruxner Highway and the Summerland Way. Call into the Casino Visitor Centre and have a cuppa and a chat with our very friendly volunteers who are only to happy to showcase the best the Richmond Valley has to offer.
The Platypus Gallery displays a diverse range of quality local arts and crafts, with several special exhibitions each year. We also sell locally p...Casino Visitor Information Centre and Platypus Gallery
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Chinamans Beach is located in the Bundjalung National Park and offers spectacular surf breaks in a secluded location. A elevated walkway leads you past the lagoon to the beach from the car park area where interpretive signage gives insight into the significance of the area for the local indigenous people. From the Chinamans Beach car park you can also access walking trails onto Goanna Headland offering magnificent coastal views and further interpretation of the significance of this site to the...Chinamens Beach
Evans Head
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Clarrie Kirkland Reserve offers a fantastic picnic area located on the area of the Evans River known as the Little River. The area has excellent picninc facilities, beach showers, kiosk, cycle and walkways offering
views of the Pacific Ocean. The Little River offers a great area for safe child friendly swimming.Clarrie Kirkland Reserve and Little River
Evans Head
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Coraki Golf Club is a reverse 9 Golf Course offering peaceful surrounds and excellent club house facilities. The club is a semi-private golf course, however limited opportunities exist for non-members to play. Contact Coraki Golf Club for more information.Coraki Golf Club
Coraki
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This is a flat easy walking and cycling track through the reserve. The track follows a scenic route along the edge of the Little River to main beach which offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. It is approximately 2km in length.Evans River Walk and Cycleway
Evans Head
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Established in 1997, Flood Reserve Vineyard is one of the only commercial vineyards on the Far North Coast of NSW.
With 3 hectares in vines, wines are produced using very simple, traditional methods. No artificial tannins or taste additives are used in the winemaking process and very little preservatives are added. The finished wine is not filtered and many operations are done manually. White wines are produced from Verdehlo and Chardonnay grapes and the reds from Chambourcin and Cabernet Sa...Flood Reserve Vineyard
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Goanna Headland is located in the Bundjalung National Park and is a place of significance for the local indegenous peoples. Access is via Chinamans Beach.Goanna Headland
Evans Head
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Gurragai arts and crafts gallery profiles art work, clothing and jewellery from the local indigenous Bundjalung people.
There are items available for purchase.Gurragai Arts and Crafts
Woodburn
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View a selection of artworks from various artists in the area. Glasswear, prints, woodwork, lifelike Australian animal sculptures. Excellent souvenirs and unique gifts.Hand Crafted Creatures
Woodburn
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These Man Made wetlands were developed in 1988 as a bicentennial project in an aim to preserve habitat primarily for our native bird species. The area features many water birds in their natural habitat.
Walking trail with viewing platform and picnic area available.
Casino Minirail operates from Wetlands every Sunday and Public HolidaysJabiru Geenbeebeinga Wetlands
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Situated in Adam Street, Coraki, in the building used previously by the Woodburn Shire Council, this musuem has an extensive collection relating to the river towns of the past years. Represents historic villages of broadwater, woodburn, evans head and coraki.
Dispalys of photographs, war and local memorabilia.
Open Wednesday 10am-3pm, Saturday 1pm-4pm.Mid Richmond Historical Society Museum
Coraki
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A round trip on our scenic miniature railway is about 4 km. The track is 7 1/4 inch and 5 inch mix dual gauge.
Our trains leave North Casino station and wind through the beautiful Jabiru Geneebeinga Wetlands. Our steam and diesel loco's skirt the Casino Golf Course and farmland before arriving at the old Casino Station, which has been developed into a railway museum. Here the passengers can disembark and get a glimpse of the days of Casino's railroading past.
Passengers can bring a picnic an...Mini Railway
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The New Italy Museum was developed as a tribute to the courage and strength of those pioneering families with the purpose to pass on to future generations their spiritual legacy. The New Italy settlement was built upon dreams - dreams broken and dreams made. It is the story of a group of Italian immigrants who battled great odds, leaving an imprint of success and prosperity, helping to shape the Northern Rivers as it is today.
The New Italy Museum Complex is recognized as representing not only ...New Italy Museum Incorporated
Woodburn
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Toilet facilities are available in plantation camping area. This native hoop pine
plantation is surrounded by rainforest.Pikapene Plantation Picnic Camping Area
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Early morning or late afternoon from both the eastern and the western side of
the bridge, you may be lucky enough to view the platypus swimming or feeding
in their natural environment. There are also fish, water fowl and ducks to be
seen.
There are walks down to the river bank where you can have a closer look at the
magnificant platypus sculpture. Following a short and well trodden, but rough
track that brings you out at the weir.Platypus Pool
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Razorback Lookout offers spectacular views over Evans Head and the Pacific Ocean, it is the site of the coast guard and a popular spot for whale watching and checking out the best surf spots. On a clear day the Cape Byron Lighthouse can be seen to the north.
Picnic tables and public toilets located on sight.Razorback Lookout
Evans Head
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Richmond Range is a remnant of the once giant Focal Peak volcano thought to have been active some 24 million years ago. Richmond Range National Park encompasses the rainforests of Cambridge Plateau, which are included on the World Heritage list as part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves of Australia. This chain of reserves protects most of the remaining areas of rainforest in south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales.
The park is renowned for its gum species, extensive old-...Richmond Range National Park
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The skate park and bmx track offers a great recreational area for the visiting and resident youth. An electric barbeque is locaed at the park.
The Casino BMX Club has an active events calendar and are aiming towards continuing upgrades of the track to eight lanes and State level.Skate Park and BMX Track
Casino
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THE MAFEKING LAMP was erected by public subscription in 1901 as a monument to celebrate the relief of
Mafeking and other towns, which had been held under siege during the Boer War in South Africa. Names of
those Richmond River men who lost their lives during this campaign were inscribed on one panel of the lamp.
More memorial plaques have been added to commemorate other wars. The lamp was dedicated as an official
war memorial in 1991. It is now a central part of our Anzac Day and Remembran...The Mafeking Lamp
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