Northern Rivers Travel Info

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The Northern Rivers region encompasses the far north east of NSW and the local government areas of Tweed Shire, Kyogle, Byron Bay , Lismore, Ballina, Richmond Valley , Copmanhurst, Maclean, Grafton City and Pristine Waters.

By road:

Access is via the Pacific Highway along the coast from Sydney or Brisbane or the New England Highway , taking the Gwydir Highway turn-off at Glen Innes or the Bruxner Highway turn-off at Tenterfield. From Brisbane , the region can also be reached via the Mt Lindsay Highway to Beaudesert and over the border via the Lions Road to Kyogle and Casino.

By air:

Northern Rivers is serviced by Qantaslink and Rex, with airports in Grafton, Lismore and Ballina. Just outside the region, the Gold Coast Airport (north) and Coffs Harbour Airport (south) are also convenient gateways. Rental cars are available at the airports and in all major towns.

By rail or bus:

The CountryLink XPT travels from Sydney daily, stopping at Grafton, Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, Byron Bay , Mullumbimby and Murwillumbah. A number of coach companies provide comfortable, economical transport into and around the region.