Lismore, Nimbin and Villages

Motorcycle Routes

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Lismore, Rock Valley, Uki Loop Lismore, & Loop 170km Uki 270km Take a ride along Woodenbong Casino and Tabulam are past the Rock Valley Post Office, one Stokers known for their cattle farming of the smallest post offices in Austral- and beautiful rural land- ia. Explore the spectacular scenery scapes. This ride takes in the and ranges formed by the extinct country charm of the region. shield volcano millions of years ago. Mooball Winding through farmland, This ride has many unique and inter- Rock small townships and native esting café’s and pubs to call into Tabulam forests. The ever-changing along the way. Lismore Eltham scenery on this ride makes it Lismore Casino a must do.

Lismore, Kyogle & Lismore, Alstonville & Evans Head Loop Loop 260km Woodenbong 120km Alstonville Discover the historic Lions Road. Wind- Lis- From the plateau to the coast this ride ing over the Border Ranges through to Rathdow more has it all. Start off with a ride through Rathdowney the Lions Road is full of the historic town of Alstonville. Take a breathtaking scenery, ranges and scenic windy ride down from the plat- rocky outcrops. The twists and turns Wardell eau to river town of Wardell. Follow the make this route a very popular ride for highway to Broadwater home of the bike riders in the region. Explore Kyogle Broadwater Sugar Mill and then on to towns along the way including Coraki Broadwater Evans Head. Return via Woodburn, Co- Kyogle, Rathdowney and Wooden- raki and Wyrallah which are all im- bong. Lismore portant river ports from the days of Evans Head river transport. Woodburn

Bexhill, Clunes and Eltham Loop Dunoon, and The Channon Loop 45km Clunes

Enjoy the panoramic view from 60km the Open Air Cathedral in Bexhill. Rocky Call into Clunes and visit the gen- Explore the rainforest and see why Du- Bexhill eral store equip with a café and noon is known as the macadamia capi- tal of . Rocky Creek Dam stores cellars specialising in locally pro- The Channon Eltham Dunoon duced beer, wine and spirits. the water for the region and has beauti- Wind down the hill to Eltham a ful bushwalks around the dam and rain- historic railway town with a great forest. The Channon is known for it’s pub to enjoy lunch. market on the second Sunday of every Lis- month and has a great Tavern for more Lismore lunch.

The Channon, Koonorigan and , Newrybar and Nimbin Loop Tintenbar Loop

72km Nimbin Newrybar 77km The Channon is known for it’s market on the second Sunday of every The Channon The ride from Lismore to Bangalow is a sce- month and has a great Tavern and nic winding road through lush green hills. Bangalow General Store. The Koonorigan Bangalow’s main street has an array of Koonorigan Range has breathtaking views over boutique stores and cafes. Newrybar is a Tintenbar the ranges and valleys. Ride past the historic town now home to antique stores, Nimbin rocks and into Nimbin. Nimbin retro stores and a beautiful café, bakery is known for it’s alternative culture. and deli. The Old Pacific Highway now the Lismore Explore the streets filled with cafes Lis- Hinterland Way is a quite stretch of road galleries and unique shops. more with views over the coastline.

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Lismore to Canungra Round Trip Lismore to Kingscliff Round Trip

340km Nerang 220km Kingscliff This is one of the best rides in the re- Canungra This is a great coastal ride to gion! The road will take riders through Bangalow/, Mooball, Mur- take a passenger. Incredible Chillingham willumbah, and Chillingham to the Casuarina coastal views, pubs, cafes, and Uki picturesque township of Canungra. good roads. Rode from Lismore Murwillumbah From here the road leads back to to the coast and then ride over Nerang where the ride will continue Mooball Stokers Sliding Pottsville to Murwillumbah and Uki for a down the Pacific Highway to Banga- change of scenery over wind- low and back to Lismore. Alternative- ing bush roads through the roll- Bangalow/ ly, return to Lismore via Uki and Lismore Byron Bay ing hills back to Lismore. Nimbin Lismore

Lismore to Yamba loop Lismore to Glen Innes

228km Lismore Lismore 554km

A great mid-morning or lunch Highway riding at it’s best! An ride. Explore the great coastal vil- easy ride to Grafton, followed Casino lages located on the mighty Clar- by a rode up the Gwydir High- way to Glen Innes. From here ence. You can catch the ferry Woodburn from Illuka or Yamba and cross take the New England High- Tenterfield the Clarence River for a perfect way to Tenterfield and then meander down the Bruxner round trip. New Italy South Grafton Highway through Casino and Illuka back to Lismore. Glen Innes Harwood Island Yamba

Lismore to Tenterfield Lismore Lismore to Brunswick Heads

334km 131km Brunswick Heads This ride takes you inland right A great short ride, head to Ballina Casino through to Tenterfield, guaran- from Lismore and take Tourist Drive 30 to Lennox Head, through teed to stratify all riders with it’s Byron Bay twists and turns. Explore villag- Bangalow to Byron Bay and Brunswick Tablulam Heads. There are plenty of cafes, es along the way and seek out pubs and live music on week- the bike display at the pub in Lennox Head ends. Explore the hidden gems of Drake. Take in the views of the Drake Billinudgel, Ocean Shores and spectacular coastal escarp- Lismore . Bangalow is the Ballina ment as you ride back to Lis- final pit stop on the way back to Tenterfield more in time for dinner. Lismore

Warwick Lismore to Warwick to Tenterfield Killarney

Varied distances

Take your time exploring the country. The section from Wooden- Legume bong to Legume might slow you down a bit but don’t let that de- ter you. Test out the great gravel sections between Tenterfield Stanthorpe Woodenbong and Bald Rock National Park. Here are a few route options: Bald Knob 1. Lismore, Warwick, Lismore: 384km NP Kyogle 2. Lismore, Legume, Bald Rock, Tenterfield, Lismore: 416km

3. Lismore, Legume, Bald Rock, Stanthorpe, Tenterfield, Lismore 488km Lismore Tenterfield Casino 4. Lismore, Warwick, Tenterfield, Lismore: 470km

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Northern Rivers Highway 1 Motorcycles Address: 3/27 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina Motorcycle Shops Phone: (02) 6686 4662 Ballina Motorcycles & Repairs Address: 21 Kerr St, Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: (02) 6681 3000

Supercheap Auto Lismore Address: Cnr. North Creek & Tamarind Drive, Balli- Lismore Motorcycles na Address: 3 Three Chain Rd, South Lismore NSW Phone: (02) 6681 4755 2480 B-line auto Phone: (02) 6621 8553 Address: 6/46 De-Havilland Cres, Ballina NSW North Coast Powersports 2478 Address: 78 Conway St, Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6681 6877 Phone: (02) 5622 1610 Autobarn Ballina Address: Cnr River Street &, Quays Dr, Ballina NSW Town & Country Motorcycles 2478 Address: 14 Wilson St S, South Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6698 4625 Phone: (02) 6622 5373 Casino City Bikeworx The Dirt Bike Clinic Address: 21 Hartley Street, Casino Address: 232 Union St, South Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: 0422 365 976 Phone: (02) 6622 6226 Storm Force Motorcycles Dr. Dirt of Dunoon Address: 35 Casino Street, South Lismore NSW Address: 5 Phyllis St, Lismore S NSW 2480 2480 Phone: (02) 6622 4142 Phone: (02) 6622 8886

Ireland Honda Address: 108 Dawson St, Lismore NSW 2480 Gibbo's Auto Spares Phone: (02) 6621 2662 Address: 136 Walker St, Casino NSW 2470 Phone: (02) 6662 7111 Supercheap Auto Address: Brewster St, Lismore NSW 2480 Kyogle Phone: (02) 6622 7797 Kyogle Motorcycles Autobarn Lismore Address: 3/1 Irwin St, Kyogle NSW 2474 Address: 12 Brewster St, Lismore NSW 2480 Phone: (02) 6632 1950 Phone: (02) 6622 1311 Gibbo's /A1 Auto Spares Ballina Address: 1 Irwin St, Kyogle Ballina Bikeworx NSW 2474 Address: 78 Kalinga St, West Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: (02) 6632 2733 Phone: (02) 6686 6013

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