Rosebank & Bexhill Return to Lismore via Rosebank, on the edge of the rainforest the tiny village of Rosebank is dotted with rocky creek macadamia and coffee plantations and home to Rosebank Gold, the very first coffee plantation in the region. & minyon falls

Continue along Rosebank Road to the village of tourist drive Corndale and then follow Corndale Road to the village of Bexhill. The panoramic view from the Open Air 90km full day Cathedral makes it a popular spot for outdoor weddings, a picnic or just a quiet place to ponder. Bexhill’s tiny church is renowned for its outstanding organ with recitals. The little general store on the main street has some of the best home-made Indian curries & samosas. Follow Road back to Lismore. If you have been charmed by the hinterland and wish to stay and experience some country hospitality ask the Visitor Information Centre staff for information on accommodation options, or visit our website at visitlismore.com.au

When exploring the National Parks, please ensure that you take adequate water, wear appropriate footwear and apply sun protection.

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Lismore to Dunoon Rocky Creek Dam Rummery Park Depart Lismore Tourist Information Centre turning This is Lismore’s primary water supply and provides a Is an idyllic spot for camping or a picnic. The regrowth left along Molesworth Street. Turn left at the favourite picnic spot for travellers and local residents. The forest around the Park is home to a colony of Koalas. You Woodlark Street roundabout crossing over the area offers spectacular views of the surrounding can take a short walk up Boggy Creek to Minyon Falls or Wilson River. Turn right at the first roundabout onto countryside and a range of walking tracks to explore the drive a further 300m, turn left and travel along the Forest Bridge Street. If you have an interest in art be sure to lush environment. There are three different tracks to Drive to spectacular Minyon Falls. stop in at Serpentine Gallery located at 17A Bridge choose from, ranging from 10 to 60 minutes in duration. Street. The gallery is a local artist initiative dedicated There are also barbecue facilities and a children’s Minyon Falls to showcasing the diverse artistic creations of local playground. You may even be lucky enough to view a From the top of the rhyolitic cliff (extruded as lava flows emerging artists. (Opening Hours: Mon-Wed 9am to platypus from the elevated boardwalk. many millions of years ago), these beautiful falls plunge 5.30pm, Thurs & Fri 10am to 5.30pm). Turn left into 100 metres into the deep palm shaded gorge below. Terania Street, then take the first turn right after the Minyon Falls Picnic Area is situated on Minyon Drive railway bridge into Tweed Street and continue along above Minyon Falls. On clear days there are views to the Dunoon Road. Dunoon is a 20 minute drive from ocean from the waterfall’s edge, which is accessed from a Lismore. wheelchair accessible platform. The Minyon Loop Walk can be accessed from the Minyon Falls picnic areas, this Dunoon walk takes visitors through changing vegetation to the Dunoon is known as the Macadamia Capital of base of the falls past a large Brushbox stand and along the , the village is also the gateway to Rocky escarpment edge. This walk has a steep climb out. Creek Dam. As you approach Dunoon, lookout for and visit the processing plant of Macadamias Retrace your steps along Rocky Creek Dam Road and turn International Australia. Although factory tours are left into Dorroughby-Repentance Creek Road. Continue not available to the general public, there are a wide through Dorroughby and turn left into Nightcap Ranges variety of macadamia products available for sale in Road which will take you through the centre of the the reception area of the factory. Macadamias can Nightcap Ranges National Park. At the Southern Rim of also be purchased at the Dunoon General Store and the ancient Mt Warning (Wollumbin) shield volcano, the Nut in Shell from roadside stalls. If you are looking for Nightcap National Park is one of the lushest and best- somewhere to eat and like dining in style Mayfield's preserved expanses of subtropical rainforests in NSW, Restaurant located in the Sport & Recreation Club is 5000 hectares of which is World Heritage listed. The sheer the perfect location. Their sumptuous menu offers cliffs, lush green gullies and spectacular waterfalls are something for everyone, including vegetarians and relics of the area’s volcanic past and well worth exploring. gluten intolerant. Dine inside or alfresco on the large timber deck while watching the sun go down over the fields and children's play area. (Opening Hours: Wed- Sat 6pm to 8.30pm, Sun 11.30am to 2.30pm). Be sure Minyon Grass to check if Tanglefoot Gallery located on James Continue along Minyon Falls Road another few km to Street is open, they have a unique range of locally Minyon Grass Picnic area which offers the most handcrafted arts, crafts and food products. (Opening spectacular views of Minyon Falls from a wheelchair Hours: Wed-Fri 10.30am to 4pm & Sat 10am to 4pm). accessible platform. You can walk from Minyon Grass to To continue on toRocky Creek Dam proceed through the base of the falls, it is a 4km return walk taking around Dunoon Village and take the Rocky Creek Dam turnoff 2 hours. This walk has a steep climb out. to the left about 5km out of town.