The
national parks, state forests and natural and scenic tourist
attractions of the Byron Bay,
Tweed Valley, |
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Natural and Scenic Attractions
When visiting our natural and scenic attractions please observe the Parks & Wildlife Code and check out the general Guidelines for Ecotourists. If you prefer someone else to do the driving (and talking!), visit Day Tour and Cruises for the operators in our region. |
| Click the business name to view the company's website | Name | Locality | Telephone |
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The original and most experienced 4WD tour operator to the World Heritage listed National Parks of the Gold Coast hinterland. Visit Lamington, Mt Tamborine and Springbrook Plateau. See rainforests, waterfalls, wineries, arts and crafts, antiques and more. Our tours are fun, hightly personalised and great value. From AUD $94.00 per person |
Nerang | (07) 5514 6874 |
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Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens Open 8am-4pm Weekdays, 9am-4pm weekends and public holidays, there are more than 490 species planted. Look for the Koalas that visit the Eucalypt stand on the edge of the gardens. Self guided walk brochures are availalble onsite, and guided tours by arrangement. Some walking tracks are sealed and wheelchair friendly. |
Lismore | (02) 6689 5261 |
National Parks |
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| Name | Locality | Telephone |
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| Arakwal National Park | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Border Ranges National Park | Kyogle | (02) 6632 1473 |
| Broadwater National Park | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Bundjalung National Park | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Burleigh Heads National Park | Burleigh Heads | (07) 5535 3032 |
| Cape Byron Marine Park | Byron Bay | (02) 6639 6200 |
| Fleay's Wildlife Centre | West Burleigh | (07) 5576 2411 |
| Koreelah National Park | Kyogle | (02) 6632 1473 |
| Lamington National Park - Binna Burra | via Beechmont | (07) 5533 3584 |
| Lamington National Park - Green Mountains | via Canungra | (07) 5544 0634 |
| Lennox Head Aboriginal Area | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Mallanganee National Park | Kyogle | (02) 6632 1473 |
| Mebbin National Park | Murwillumbah | (02) 6670 8600 |
| Mooball National Park | Murwillumbah | (02) 6670 8600 |
| Mount Jerusalem National Park | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Mount Warning National Park | Murwillumbah | (02) 6670 8600 |
| Nightcap National Park | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Richmond Range National Park | Kyogle | (02) 6632 1473 |
| Springbrook National Park | Springbrook | 13 13 04 |
| Tamborine Mountain National Park | Mount Tamborine | (07) 5545 1171 |
| Tooloom Falls Aboriginal Place | Kyogle | (02) 6632 1473 |
| Tooloom National Park | Kyogle | (02) 6632 1473 |
| Toonumbar National Park | Kyogle | (02) 6632 1473 |
| Tweed Heads Historic Site (Minjungbul) | Murwillumbah | (02) 6670 8600 |
| Wollumbin National Park and State Conservation Area | Murwillumbah | (02) 6670 8600 |
Nature Reserves and Wildlife RefugesSome Nature Reserves and Wildlife Refuges are on private properties where the owners have made agreements with NPWS, or are local council reserves managed with assistance from the local community. |
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| Name | Locality | Telephone |
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| Boatharbour Nature Reserve | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Broken Head Nature Reserve | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Brunswick Valley Heritage Park | Mullumbimby | - |
Cape Byron State Conservation Area  |
Byron Bay | (02) 6620 9300 |
| Cudgen Nature Reserve | Murwillumbah | (02) 6670 8600 |
| Iluka Nature Reserve | Grafton | (02) 6642 0613 |
| Julian Rocks Nature Reserve | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens Inc | Tintenbar | (02) 6687 8199 |
| Moore Park Nature Reserve | Kyogle | (02) 6632 1473 |
| Richmond River Nature Reserve | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Tweed Bicentennial Environmental Park | Pottsville | (02) 6670 2400 |
| Tyagarah Nature Reserve | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Victoria Park Nature Reserve | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Whian Whian State Conservation Area | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
| Wilson Nature Reserve | Lismore | (02) 6627 0200 |
Local Government Areas - Parks and Gardens |
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| Name | Locality | Telephone |
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| Ballina Shire Parks and Reserves Web page with names and locality only | Ballina Shire | (02) 6686 4444 |
| Byron Shire Council - Playgrounds and picnic areas web page with facilities and photos | Byron Shire | (02) 6626 7000 |
Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens |
Lismore | (02) 6689 5261 |
| Scenic Rim Regional Council web page with locations and facilities | Scenic Rim Council Parks | (07) 5540 5111 |
| Tweed Shire Council PDF loads in page, facilities details and photos | Tweed Shire | (02) 6670 2400 |
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This page updated on: 14 December, 2011
