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Population: 28,500 Height above sea level: Latitude: 28.4900 Longitude: 153.1600 Location: 800km north of Sydney Highway: Bruxner Hwy Nearest Major Town: Lismore Nearest Airport: Lismore Touring Area: Northern Rivers & Tropical NSW |
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Lismore is a medium size regional and commerce centre of the Northern Rivers district of
New South Wales situated on the Wilsons River, a tributary of the Richmond River.
A university town, it was called 'Browns Waterhole'
until 1853 when it was renamed after a town in Ireland. It has extensive rainforest areas surrounding it, and there is a 6 Ha rainforest in the city itself with over 3km of paths including a boardwalk. Nearby are 4 World Heritage listed National Parks, and popular beaches like Byron bay are anly 40 minutes away. The area wears the name of the 'Rainbow Region' proudly. This stems from its association with Nimbin, famed for the Aquarius Festival held in 1973 which attracted people wanting an alternative lifestyle to the area and helped eco-tourism and appreciation of the environment to flourish. Lismore has a mild sub-tropical climate which can be enjoyed all year round. There are galleries, cafes and nearly a third of the state's forest reserves to explore. The Richmond River historical Museum houses geological specimens, aboriginal artefacts and memorabilia in Molesworth St. A lookout in Robinson Ave provides views over the city. PLACES OF INTEREST: ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: 
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