Things to do in Far North Coast Hinterland
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Sugar Beat
Park yourself by the sunny window, settle into a corner of the long bench seating or take in the scene from one of the pavement tables. There's cafe-style fusion fare and locally famous baked goods.
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Escape Gallery
The large Escape Gallery has rotating exhibits by regional artists, an ‘escape corner' where weary tourists can chill out and a sweet little café. The Murwillumbah Museum brings to life the region's long heritage as a sugar producer.
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20,000 Cows
This vegetarian restaurant delivers international flavours with one-for-all and all-for-one social messages. Far right conservatives need not enter, and everyone else can enjoy the Yemeni pastries, Lithuanian kugelis, Egyptian dips, Thai soups, Indian curries and warm vibes.
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Border Ranges National Park
This 31,729-hectare World Heritage area covers the NSW side of the McPherson Range, with the park’s wetter areas protecting large tracts of superb rainforest; more than 170 Australian bird species have been identified here.
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Tropical Fruit World
Just north of town, this place allegedly has the world's largest collection of tropical fruit, along with plantation safaris, tastings and a jungle cruise. Plan for at least half a day to make the most of the pricey entry.
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Blue Tongue
One of a couple of worthy cafes on the quieter side of the river, this one is in a wonderfully worn building. Great BLATs, toasted Turkish sandwiches and fine coffee can be enjoyed in a sunny courtyard out the back.
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Sweet Pea Café
This upbeat vegetarian restaurant has a counter full of healthy comfort food including gourmet pies and soups. The gelato is made on the premises and the coffee is locally grown.
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Lismore Regional Art Gallery
The diminutive Lismore Regional Art Gallery has just enough space for two visiting exhibitions, but the curators do it justice by showing excellent works.
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Flamingos Café
The somewhat extroverted decor in this happening little eatery makes for a lively dining experience. The pizza toppings are generous and the vegetarian choices exemplary.
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Nimbin Museum
The wacky and wonderful Nimbin Museum pays homage to crashed kombis in psychedelic garb and the pursuit of ‘loving the child within yourself’.
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Left Bank Café
This bright, open cafe serves artistic works of its own, such as zucchini, mint and feta frittata. You can dine in the shaded courtyard or glassy interior.
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Rainbow Café
Murals cover the walls of this thumping Nimbim institution serving generous burgers, wraps, nachos and salads. The leafy courtyard has a familiar whiff.
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New Leaf Café
The food here is creative and vegetarian, with plenty of Middle Eastern flavours and salads on offer. Dine inside, alfresco, or take away.
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Austral Café
The motto at this 1950s icon is ‘a great place to meet and eat'. It dates from 1919 and offers vintage treats such as cupcakes.
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Murwillumbah Museum
This small museum is housed in a beautiful old building and features a solid account of local history and an interesting radio room.
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Hemp Embassy
This place raises consciousness about marijuana legalisation, as well as providing all the tools and fashion items you'll need to get high (or at least attract more police raids). The embassy leads the Mardi Grass festival each May. Smokers are welcome at the tiny Hemp Bar next door, which is like Haight-Ashbury in a bottle.
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Candle Factory
The Candle Factory drips with colourful characters – and the wax that forms candles sold across the country.
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Richmond River Historical Society
For an insight into European settlement and indigenous tribes visit the Richmond River Historical Society .
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Tweed River Regional Art Gallery
This exceptional gallery is an architectural delight, home to some of Australia's finest in a variety of media.
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Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve
You can spot fuzzy grey bums-in-the-gums at Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve, about 16km south of town.
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Koala Care Centre
The Koala Care & Research Centre is home to recovering koalas and well worth a visit.
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Nimbin Trattoria & Pizzeria
You'll find outstanding pizzas ($3 a slice or $8 for three) and delicious pastas here plus live music every Thursday.
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Organic Market
Lismore stages its Organic Market at the showground, off the Nimbin Rd.
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Farmers Market
Lismore stages its farmers market at the showground, off the Nimbin Rd.
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