Each week, news.com.au in partnership with Tourism Australia and the National Bushfire Recovery Agency will shine a spotlight on an Aussie region devastated by the 2020 bushfires. The video series will provide ideas on ways to help, where to visit and cafes not to miss on your next holiday at home.
Whether you’re a nature lover, foodie, beach bum, culture vulture or adrenaline junkie seeking adventure, there is something for every kind of holiday-maker in this spot, which is found about five hours from Brisbane, and less than an eight-hour road trip from Sydney.Surfers catching waves off Angourie Point Beach in the Northern Rivers of NSW.
A year on, the forests and wildlife are regenerating, businesses are back, and the friendly locals are more than ready to welcome visitors to their stunning patch of Australia.Visitors can choose their own adventure in the Northern Rivers, with so many places to explore and activities to enjoy. The region is home to charming towns and villages like dreamy Nimbin, underrated Byron rival Yamba, and the historical hub of Grafton, known for its classic cottages, country pubs and wondrous farmers markets.shows off the town’s stunning Edwardian and Victorian architecture and if you visit in late spring, around late October to early November, you’ll be rewarded with more than 2000 vibrant purple jacarandas in bloom for the season.
Grafton is a great base from which to explore other highlights in the region, such as the nearby rivers, gorges and ancient rainforests ofThere are plenty of activities to enjoy along the Clarence River, including sailing, boating and waterskiing, and you can even hire a houseboat to take in the surroundings at your own pace., which covers more than 195km of river and is the longest mapped white-water trail in Australia.