There are many towns and villages across the Northern Rivers, these are just a few.
Larger Towns
Tweed Heads: Located on the border with Queensland, known for its beaches and waterways.
Murwillumbah: Located in the tweed valley, known for its art deco architecture, Margaret Olley Gallery and views of Mt Warning.
Kingscliff: A coastal town with beautiful beaches and a growing tourism industry.
Cabarita Beach (Bogangar): Known for its stunning beaches around Norries Headland and laid-back atmosphere.
Brunswick Heads: A laid-back coastal village with a beautiful river.
Mullumbimby: A town with a strong alternative and spiritual community.
Bangalow: A historic village with emporium shops and cafes.
Lennox Head: Known for its world-renowned surfing break.
Ballina: A coastal town located at the mouth of the Richmond River.
Alstonville: A charming village known for its scenic views to the coast.
Lismore: A regional center with a strong arts and cultural scene.
Kyogle: A town in the heart of the Northern Rivers hinterland.
Casino: A rural town known for its beef industry.
Rappville
Tabulum: also in the upper Clarence Valley.
Mallanganee
Grafton: Located on the Clarence River, known for its Jacaranda Festival.
Evans Head: A coastal village with pristine beaches and a relaxed atmosphere.
Iluka: On the coast on the northern side of the Clarence River mouth.
Yamba: A popular holiday town known for its beaches and fishing.
Wooli: Quiet coastal village with beautiful beaches.
Maclean: Known for it’s Scottish heritage it lies on the Clarence River.
Mullumbimby: A town with a strong alternative and spiritual community.
Nimbin: Famous for its alternative lifestyle and counterculture.
Pottsville: A beautiful coastal town on the Tweed coast.
- Hinterland Villages:
- Federal: Known for its serene atmosphere and the popular Doma Cafe.
- Clunes: A quaint village with a strong artistic presence.
- Eltham: A peaceful village surrounded by lush greenery.
- Uki: Located near Mount Warning, offering beautiful scenery.
- Tyalgum: A picturesque village with a vibrant arts scene.
- Woodenbong: A rural village in the upper reaches of the Clarence River.
- The Channon: A village known for its monthly craft market.
- Bonalbo: in the upper Clarence Valley.
- Dunoon: a small village in the Lismore area.
- Burringbar: A small village in the Tweed Valley.
- Stokers Siding: Another small village in the Tweed Valley.
- Coastal Villages:
- Hastings Point: A beautiful coastal village with a relaxed vibe.
- New Brighton: A quiet coastal village with a pristine beach.
- Ocean Shores: A coastal community known for its natural beauty.
- Wardell: A riverside village on the Richmond river.
- Tweed Valley Villages:
- Tumbulgum: A historic village located on the Tweed River.
- Chillingham: A village in the Tweed Valley, close to national parks.
- Kunghur: A small village in the tweed valley.
- Tyalgum: Located on the western side of Mt Warning a lovely 15 minute drive from Murwillumbah.