Northern Rivers Rover
NSW TrainLink offers a number of package holidays which combines rail travel to a NSW regional centre, with accommodation and tours by local operators. The Northern Rivers Rover explores one of New South Wales' most scenic coastal regions. With 300 kilometres of spectacular coastline, su rainforests and vast winding rivers, the Northern Rivers is a place of astonishing beauty and extraordinary cultural diversity.
This tour is the ideal way to discover the region. Highlights include visits to the Thursday Tee Tree Plantation, Naval Museum, Koalas in their natural habitat, Byron Bay lighthouse, Macadamia Centre, heritage village of Alstonville and the New Italy Museum. Towns visited include Grafton, Ballina, Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Murwillumbah, Nimbin, Bangalow, Tweed Heads, Brunswick Heads, Lismore, Alstonville, Evans Head and Casino.
Package prices include return economy class seat from Sydney to Grafton on the North Coast XPT (returning via Casino), 7 nights accommodation, entry fees, transfers, meals and touring as indicated.
Destinations
Enjoy a tour of the local Ballina area and visit the Naval Museum, Trawler Harbour and other local points of interest. Travel north to Murwillumbah, journey through the cane fields of Pimlico, and pass through the lush dairy country of the "Rainbow Region" to Nimbin, famous for its alternate lifestyles. Visit a local coffee plantation, then visit Byron Bay Lighthouse - Australia's most easterly point and an excellent vantage point for spotting local dolphins at play and whales during their annual migration. Travel through the lush rainforest of the Byron hinterland and explore the heritage village of Alstonville, home to the the vibrant purple-flowered tibouchina.
The border region of Tweed Coolangatta offers a stunning mix of unspoiled natural beauty, world- class entertainment facilities, historic villages, arts centres and cultural treasures.
Australia���s most easterly point and world-renowned holiday destination, Byron Bay is a great place to get away from it all. Byron Bay is famous for its pristine beaches, lush tropical rainforests and hinterland villages. Take a visit to the Cape Byron State Conservation Area to explore the maritime museum and take a guided tour of the historic Cape Byron Lighthouse ��� a winner of the 2011 NSW North Coast Tourism Awards. For music lovers, Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia���s largest international festival of blues and roots music, is held over the Easter long weekend ��� a winner of the 2011 NSW North Coast Tourism Awards.
Ballina is bursting at the seams with sandy beaches, stylish restaurants and caf��s, art and craft shops and markets. Its hinterland showcases parks and gardens, country pubs and galleries. Tweed Heads offers excellent surfing spots, scuba diving, fishing, crabbing and wildlife parks. The Twin Towns Services Club is theleading entertainment venue with regular world-class shows and excellent restaurants.