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8.5km (one way) - 5 hour - Medium difficulty If you love oxygen-rich rainforests, then you've got to try Booyong walking track from Sheepstation Creek campground or Forest Tops campground. This long walk is a perfect introduction to the lush world of Border Ranges National Park in northern NSW. Retracing the historic steps of the old loggers, you'll pass thick forests of majestic booyong trees. Look for the ... Visit website for more info

This half day drive takes you through stunning examples of the rural lifestyle, offering views of the Border Ranges National Park as a breathtaking backdrop. There are many opportunities to view the Border Ranges National Park from the left hand side of the road. Other features start to appear as the road turns east offering spectacular view into Horseshoe Creek Valley. Look for Mount Warning (Wollumbin), Mount Nardi, (easily identified with its television towers) and Nimbin Rocks, steeped in Aboriginal legend. While travelling along this drive you may see many species of birds and perhaps the occasional koala. From Kyogle to Homeleigh Road is sealed road, though the Homeleigh/Sargent's Road Loop is gravel.

4km (return) - 3 hour (each way) - Medium difficulty The easy Bar Mountain circuit is a beautiful walk that winds its way down the ridge towards the western escarpment. Starting from Bar Mountain picnic area, you'll be walking beneath towering eucalypt giants on your way to Bar Mountain lookout. At the lookout, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of Collins creek, exquisite wilderness, Mount Lindesay and Mount Barney, ... Visit website for more info

0.65km (return) - 0.5 hour (each way) - Easy difficulty Falcorostrum loop walking track winds its way through one of the largest stands of beech in Border Ranges National Park. The best place to see ancient Antarctic beech trees is at the highest accessible point of the park. It is at the same elevation as the summit of Wollumbin/Mount Warning. Some of these trees may even be 2,000 years ... Visit website for more info

Blue Knob Gallery and Cafe is seven kilometres north of Nimbin and a 30 minute scenic drive from Lismore or Murwillumbah. The Gallery is nestled beneath the sacred landmark of Lillian Rock, next to Blue Knob Mountain. Blue Knob Hall, built in the 1920s by the local community has been transformed into a modern gallery and cafe/restaurant. The gallery offers a changing exhibition program throughout the year featuring local and invited artists, photography, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fibre, installations, glassware, wood and jewellery. The cafe is available for pre-bookings only of 10 or more people from Thursday to Sunday.

The Shanti Bhavan Retreat Space and Healing Sanctuary is a Bed and Breakfast with independent massage clinic and kahuna bodywork and wood fired sauna. They have organic/vegetarian food. Personalised Retreat packages and airport pick up are available. Invigorate your mind, body and soul in a region renowned for its myriad of alternative therapies, practitioners and retreats. Find inner peace at a meditation class, take a yoga class, take a walk on a rainforest trail, or explore ways to save the earth....

Blue Knob Gallery and Cafe is seven kilometres north of Nimbin and a 30 minute scenic drive from Lismore or Murwillumbah. The Gallery is nestled beneath the sacred landmark of Lillian Rock, next to Blue Knob Mountain. Blue Knob Hall, built in the 1920s by the local community has been transformed into a modern gallery and cafe/restaurant. The gallery offers a changing exhibition program throughout the year featuring local and invited artists, photography, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fibre, installations, glassware, wood and jewellery. A highlight of the galleries calendar of is the Fibre Show which is an annual exhibition of art created using felting techniques. The cafe is available for pre-bookings only of 10 or more people from Thursday to Sunday....

Horseshoe Park specialises in kids pony rides, so why not come out and meet the ponies today? If you do not wish to ride, you can brush and feed the ponies or, for older children or adults, trail riding is an option. Bookings are essential. The Pony Pals program is an interactive program for people with a disability. Pony parties are also available. For more information, please visit the website. ...

Rosewood loop is a beautiful walk through some of the most stunning and diverse rainforest in the Border Ranges National Park. This easy walk offers the chance to see some of the oldest trees that are protected in this park. Start your walk from Sheepstation Creek campground and head north along Booyong walking track. You’ll pass dense patches of new foliage before reaching a pretty mountain creek where water trickles or cascades over mossy rocks, depending on the rain. You may not be able to resist a break for a paddle in the crystal clear waters and a picnic. Around two kilometres after the creek keep a look out for signs for the Rosewood loop. Along the way, mature rosewood and white beech with imposing buttress roots are an impressive sight. These massive trees often house sugar gliders and powerful owls in the hollows and branches. For an extra challenge, take the Booyong walking track north to the Forest Tops campground....

Blue Knob Gallery and Cafe is seven kilometres north of Nimbin and a 30 minute scenic drive from Lismore or Murwillumbah. The Gallery is nestled beneath the sacred landmark of Lillian Rock, next to Blue Knob Mountain. Blue Knob Hall, built in the 1920s by the local community has been transformed into a modern gallery and cafe/restaurant. The gallery offers a changing exhibition program throughout the year featuring local and invited artists, photography, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fibre, installations, glassware, wood and jewellery. A highlight of the galleries calendar of is the Fibre Show which is an annual exhibition of art created using felting techniques. The cafe is open Thursday to Sunday. ...