LismoreThings to do

Things to do in Lismore

  1. A

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. B

    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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  5. C

    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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  6. D

    Richmond River Historical Society

    For an insight into European settlement and indigenous tribes visit the Richmond River Historical Society .

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  7. 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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  8. Koala Care Centre

    The Koala Care & Research Centre is home to recovering koalas and well worth a visit.

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  9. Lismore Pie Cart

    Serves homemade pies, mash, mushy peas and gravy.

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  10. Organic Market

    Lismore stages its Organic Market at the showground, off the Nimbin Rd.

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  12. Farmers Market

    Lismore stages its farmers market at the showground, off the Nimbin Rd.

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  13. Mecca

    A stodgy old caff has been reborn as a retro-hip scenester playground. Lots of local musicians hang out at the pavement tables sipping the excellent coffee by day and jamming till late weekend nights.

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  14. Howard's

    Go no further than this deli-cum-cafe-cum-butchery, a Babette's Feast of wholesome salads, meaty lasagnes and hearty frittatas. For picnics: gourmet chutney, oil and coffee. For camping: house-made snags.

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  15. Goanna Bakery & Café

    House-roasted coffee, veggie meals at tables inside or out.

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