Lismore, Nimbin

and Villages

Lismore Visitor Information Centre

207 Molesworth Street

Lismore, NSW 2480

p 02 6626 0100

w visitlismore.com.au

e tourism@lismore.nsw.gov.au

Motorcycle Routes

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Rock

Cawongla

Uki

Stokers

Mooball

Lismore

Eltham

Lismore, Rock Valley, Uki Loop

170km

Take a ride along Leycester Creek

past the Rock Valley Post Office, one

of the smallest post offices in Austral-

ia. Explore the spectacular scenery

and ranges formed by the extinct

shield volcano millions of years ago.

This ride has many unique and inter-

esting café’s and pubs to call into

along the way.

Lismore, Kyogle & Lions Road

Loop

Kyogle

Rathdow

Woodenbong

Lismore

Wiangaree

260km

Discover the historic Lions Road. Wind-

ing over the Border Ranges through to

Rathdowney the Lions Road is full of

breathtaking scenery, ranges and

rocky outcrops. The twists and turns

make this route a very popular ride for

bike riders in the region. Explore

towns along the way including

Kyogle, Rathdowney and Wooden-

bong.

Lismore, Tabulam & Woodenbong

Loop 270km

Casino and Tabulam are

known for their cattle farming

and beautiful rural land-

scapes. This ride takes in the

country charm of the region.

Winding through farmland,

small townships and native

forests. The ever-changing

scenery on this ride makes it

a must do.

Lismore, Alstonville & Evans Head

Loop

120km

From the plateau to the coast this ride

has it all. Start off with a ride through

the historic town of Alstonville. Take a

scenic windy ride down from the plat-

eau to river town of Wardell. Follow the

highway to Broadwater home of the

Broadwater Sugar Mill and then on to

Evans Head. Return via Woodburn, Co-

raki and Wyrallah which are all im-

portant river ports from the days of

river transport.

Alstonville

Wardell

Broadwater

Lis-

more

Evans Head

Woodburn

Coraki

Bexhill

Lis-

more

Eltham

Clunes

Bexhill, Clunes and Eltham Loop

45km

Enjoy the panoramic view from

the Open Air Cathedral in Bexhill.

Call into Clunes and visit the gen-

eral store equip with a café and

cellars specialising in locally pro-

duced beer, wine and spirits.

Wind down the hill to Eltham a

historic railway town with a great

pub to enjoy lunch.

Lismore

The Channon

Rocky

Dunoon

Dunoon, Rocky Creek Dam and

The Channon Loop

60km

Explore the rainforest and see why Du-

noon is known as the macadamia capi-

tal of Australia. Rocky Creek Dam stores

the water for the region and has beauti-

ful bushwalks around the dam and rain-

forest. The Channon is known for it’s

market on the second Sunday of every

month and has a great Tavern for

lunch.

The Channon, Koonorigan and

Nimbin Loop

72km

The Channon is known for it’s market

on the second Sunday of every

month and has a great Tavern and

General Store. The Koonorigan

Range has breathtaking views over

the ranges and valleys. Ride past the

Nimbin rocks and into Nimbin. Nimbin

is known for it’s alternative culture.

Explore the streets filled with cafes

galleries and unique shops.

Nimbin

The Channon

Koonorigan

Lismore

Bangalow

Lis-

more

Tintenbar

Newrybar

77km

The ride from Lismore to Bangalow is a sce-

nic winding road through lush green hills.

Bangalow’s main street has an array of

boutique stores and cafes. Newrybar is a

historic town now home to antique stores,

retro stores and a beautiful café, bakery

and deli. The Old Pacific Highway now the

Hinterland Way is a quite stretch of road

with views over the coastline.

Bangalow, Newrybar and

Tintenbar Loop

Casino

Tabulam

Bonalbo

Woodenbong

Lismore

Kyogle

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Canungra

Chillingham

Lismore

Bangalow/

Byron Bay

Lismore to Canungra Round Trip

340km

This is one of the best rides in the re-

gion! The road will take riders through

Bangalow/Byron Bay, Mooball, Mur-

willumbah, and Chillingham to the

picturesque township of Canungra.

From here the road leads back to

Nerang where the ride will continue

down the Pacific Highway to Banga-

low and back to Lismore. Alternative-

ly, return to Lismore via Uki and

Nimbin

Lismore to Yamba loop

New Italy

Yamba

Lismore

Woodburn

228km

A great mid-morning or lunch

ride. Explore the great coastal vil-

lages located on the mighty Clar-

ence. You can catch the ferry

from Illuka or Yamba and cross

the Clarence River for a perfect

round trip.

Mooball

Murwillumbah

Nerang

Lismore to Kingscliff Round Trip

220km

This is a great coastal ride to

take a passenger. Incredible

coastal views, pubs, cafes, and

good roads. Rode from Lismore

to the coast and then ride over

to Murwillumbah and Uki for a

change of scenery over wind-

ing bush roads through the roll-

ing hills back to Lismore. Lismore

Pottsville

Casuarina

Kingscliff

Murwillumbah

Uki

Stokers Sliding

Lismore to Glen Innes

Lismore to Tenterfield Lismore to Brunswick Heads

554km

Highway riding at it’s best! An

easy ride to Grafton, followed

by a rode up the Gwydir High-

way to Glen Innes. From here

take the New England High-

way to Tenterfield and then

meander down the Bruxner

Highway through Casino and

back to Lismore.

334km

This ride takes you inland right

through to Tenterfield, guaran-

teed to stratify all riders with it’s

twists and turns. Explore villag-

es along the way and seek out

the bike display at the pub in

Drake. Take in the views of the

spectacular coastal escarp-

ment as you ride back to Lis-

more in time for dinner.

Illuka

Harwood Island

Lismore

Casino

Tenterfield

Glen Innes

South Grafton

Lismore

Casino

Tenterfield

Tablulam

Drake

131km

A great short ride, head to Ballina

from Lismore and take Tourist

Drive 30 to Lennox Head, through

to Byron Bay and Brunswick

Heads. There are plenty of cafes,

pubs and live music on week-

ends. Explore the hidden gems of

Billinudgel, Ocean Shores and

Mullumbimby. Bangalow is the

final pit stop on the way back to

Lismore

Lismore Ballina

Lennox Head

Byron Bay

Brunswick Heads

Bangalow

Lismore to Warwick to Tenterfield

Varied distances

Take your time exploring the country. The section from Wooden-

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

and Bald Rock National Park. Here are a few route options:

1. Lismore, Warwick, Lismore: 384km

2. Lismore, Legume, Bald Rock, Tenterfield, Lismore: 416km

3. Lismore, Legume, Bald Rock, Stanthorpe, Tenterfield, Lismore

488km

4. Lismore, Warwick, Tenterfield, Lismore: 470km

Lismore Casino Tenterfield

Killarney

Legume

Woodenbong

Kyogle

Warwick

Stanthorpe

Bald Knob

NP

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Northern Rivers

Motorcycle Shops

& Repairs

Lismore

Lismore Motorcycles

Address: 3 Three Chain Rd, South Lismore NSW

2480

Phone: (02) 6621 8553

North Coast Powersports

Address: 78 Conway St, Lismore NSW 2480

Phone: (02) 5622 1610

Town & Country Motorcycles

Address: 14 Wilson St S, South Lismore NSW 2480

Phone: (02) 6622 5373

City Bikeworx

Address: 232 Union St, South Lismore NSW 2480

Phone: (02) 6622 6226

Dr. Dirt of Dunoon

Address: 5 Phyllis St, Lismore S NSW 2480

Phone: (02) 6622 4142

Ireland Honda

Address: 108 Dawson St, Lismore NSW 2480

Phone: (02) 6621 2662

Supercheap Auto

Address: Brewster St, Lismore NSW 2480

Phone: (02) 6622 7797

Autobarn Lismore

Address: 12 Brewster St, Lismore NSW 2480

Phone: (02) 6622 1311

Ballina

Ballina Bikeworx

Address: 78 Kalinga St, West Ballina NSW 2478

Phone: (02) 6686 6013

Highway 1 Motorcycles

Address: 3/27 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina

Phone: (02) 6686 4662

Ballina Motorcycles

Address: 21 Kerr St, Ballina NSW 2478

Phone: (02) 6681 3000

Supercheap Auto

Address: Cnr. North Creek & Tamarind Drive, Balli-

na

Phone: (02) 6681 4755

B-line auto

Address: 6/46 De-Havilland Cres, Ballina NSW

2478

Phone: (02) 6681 6877

Autobarn Ballina

Address: Cnr River Street &, Quays Dr, Ballina NSW

2478

Phone: (02) 6698 4625

Casino

The Dirt Bike Clinic

Address: 21 Hartley Street, Casino

Phone: 0422 365 976

Storm Force Motorcycles

Address: 35 Casino Street, South Lismore NSW

2480

Phone: (02) 6622 8886

Gibbo's Auto Spares

Address: 136 Walker St, Casino NSW 2470

Phone: (02) 6662 7111

Kyogle

Kyogle Motorcycles

Address: 3/1 Irwin St, Kyogle NSW 2474

Phone: (02) 6632 1950

Gibbo's /A1 Auto Spares

Address: 1 Irwin St, Kyogle

NSW 2474

Phone: (02) 6632 2733