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Expert Guide to the Rainforest Way


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Open leg route
462.8KM / 287.6MI (Est. travel time 7 hours)

There's no better way to explore the spectacular Gondwana Rainforests of Australia in northern NSW than by following the Rainforest Way.

Beginning in Byron Bay, this scenic driving loop will see you wind through a series of lush national parks as well as the quaint country towns and verdant farms that surround them. En route, you can enjoy breathtaking lookouts and exhilarating walks, discover unexpected arts scenes, learn about the region’s rich Aboriginal and colonial heritage, and tuck into hearty counter meals at heritage pubs – all at your own leisurely pace.

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Day 1: Byron Bay
Start your journey in beautiful Byron Bay. Rise early to be among the first in Australia to watch the sun peek over t...


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Day 1: Mullumbimby
Heading north from Byron, take the scenic route through the coastal farmlands of Myocum to ‘Mullum’. Nestled beside t...


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Day 1: Murwillumbah
Heading north from Mullumbimby along Coolamon Scenic Dr, turn onto the Pacific Mwy and take the next exit at Yelgun. ...


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Day 1: Uki
You’ll enjoy superb views of 1,159m Wollumbin (formerly Mount Warning), the most distinctive feature of the Tweed Ran...


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Day 2: Nimbin
Instead of heading onward to Nimbin via pretty Kyogle Rd, which slices between Wollumbin National Park and Mount Jeru...


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Day 2: Kyogle
The lush hills of Nimbin give way to undulating cattle pastures dotted with more geological relics as you near the sl...


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Day 2: Tooloom National Park
Enjoy more spectacular northern NSW landscapes by taking a scenic detour northwest of Kyogle, visiting Tooloom Nation...


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Day 2: Casino (via Tabulam)
Hit the road en route to the Beef Capital of Australia. You’ll be travelling through the cattle farms that gave this ...


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Day 2: Lismore & Nightcap National Park
The largest regional centre in the Northern Rivers, Lismore has enjoyed something of a cultural renaissance in recent...


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Day 2: Newrybar
Departing Minyon Falls lookout bound for Newrybar, you’ll soon pass through the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it village of F...


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Day 2: Bangalow
It’s just a short hop north along Hinterland Way to the trendy farming town of Bangalow. With its main street lined b...
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