THINGS TO DO

There is so much to see and do throughout the Byron hinterland area. For those who appreciate superb panoramic views, untouched rainforests and National Parks, standing next to a crystal clear waterfall or just driving along quiet country lanes, then you have found paradise. The heartland of sub-tropical NSW has all this and more to offer and it is all just a short drive away from the beaches of Byron Bay.

A quiet few hours fishing can be enjoyed on many of the hinterland's riverbanks or estuaries…..take a picnic and soak up the idyllic surroundings of this unspoiled piece of heaven. Horseriding adventures along streams and across lush green pastures, a round of golf or bike riding along country lanes are marvellous ways of appreciating the countryside of the hinterland.

Locally grown produce is one of the area's quickest growing industries with commercial crops of coffee, bush foods like lemon myrtle and macadamias being sold throughout Australia and overseas. The hinterland with its volcanic soil and temperate climate is the country's macadamia capital with hundreds of plantations of all sizes. You can call in to a number of establishments, buy their produce and find out more about the local products.

The hinterland is home to a veritable treasure trail of galleries, antiques shops and craft outlets. Happy browsing!

Of course, you may find this tranquil part of the world beckons you to do absolutely nothing! If so, why not while away a few hours experiencing the peace and relaxation of a massage or find out more about natural therapies. In the Byron hinterland you will find masseurs, naturopaths, specialist herbalists, yoga classes, homeopaths and even a day spa. Your accommodation hosts will be more than happy to point you in the right direction or even to arrange an in-house treatment.

GENERAL ACTIVITIES

• Amaze n’ Place – maze, puzzles and café, Wardell Rd, Alstonville. (66287518).
• House With No Steps - working farm, café, nursery and craft shop providing employment for people with disabilities – Alstonville (66280610).
• Alstonville Garden Centre and Café.(66287866).
• Thursday Plantation - Tea Tree Plantation and Sculpture Exhibition – Ballina (66867273).
• Bangalow Cooking School - (66872799).
• Byron Bay Wildlife Tours - Wildlife tour in the hinterland (0429770686).
• Guided 4WD tours - Forgotten Country Ecotours (66877845).
• Crystal Castle – Crystals, maze, café - via Federal and Mullumbimby(66843111).
• Macadamia Castle - Café, mini golf Knockrow, Pacific Highway (66878432).
• Northern Rivers Kayak tours, Evans Head (66826229).
• Koala Rescue - Southern Cross Uni – Lismore (66221233).
• Moo Moo Stitches - Patchwork and craft workshops, fabrics, gifts, (66770200).

• Booyun Nature Reserve – Remnant Rainforest – Lismore.
• Brunswick Valley Heritage Park - Riverside Walking Track along Brunswick River in Mullumbimby.
• Minyon Falls and Rummery Park - Picnic and bushwalking.
• Rocky Creek Dam - Picnic and bush walking trails.
• Terania Creek and Protestors Falls - Picnic and rainforest walk.
• Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve – Koala Reserve - Woodburn Rd.
• Victoria Park Nature Reserve – Alstonville.

• Golf courses at Teven, Ocean Shores, Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Lismore, Ballina and Murwillumbah.
• Bike Riding - organised rides along country roads from Mullumbimby - True Wheel Cycles (66841959).
• Horse riding - Pegasus Park - Bangalow (66871446).

• Barratt Galleries, Main Street.
• Black Apple Gallery, Main Street.
• Crawford House Historical Museum.
• Gingerlily Crafts, Main Street.
• Kolinda Gallery, 5 Bugden Avenue.

• Maritime Museum, Regatta Avenue (66811002).
• Readers Delight Book Exchange, Riverwalk Arcade (66864739).
• Summerland Antiques, Corner Smith Drive & Pacific Highway (66860211).

• Barebones Artspace, 44 Byron Street.
• Country House Antiques, 62 Byron Street(66871601).
• The Rug Shop & Asian Antiques, Byron Street.
• Windhorse Gallery of Tibetan Art, Byron Street.
• CWA Country Crafts, Byron Street.
• Bangalow House Antiques and Restoration Byron Street, (66872890).
• Heath's Old Wares & Collectables Station Street (66872222).
• Bangalow 2479 Antiques, Byron St (66872733).
• Heritage House Museum.
• Uncle Peter’s Books, Post Office, Byron Street (66291056)
• Vintage Eastern, Chinese furniture and antiques 87 Byron Street (66872629).
• Lazy Bones Emporium, old wares and fabrics, Masonic Hall, Station Street.

• Clem’s Cargo – secondhand furniture (66803433).

• The Bookshop Gallery, Park St (66851177).
• Mina Mina Art Gallery, 32 Mullumbimbi Street (6685 0226).
• Polos Interiors – jewellery, textiles and antiques (66851533).

• Pegs'n Pearls Collectables, Main Road (66291722).
• The Front Yard Nursery & Old Wares, Main Road (66291600).

• Village Gallery & Trading Co (6629 1649).

• Regional Art Gallery

• Moo Moo Café, Tweed Valley Way

• Cedar House Antiques, 140 Dalley Street (66842653).
• The Book Barn, 98 Dalley Street.
• Art Piece Gallery, 105 Stuart Street (6684344).
• The Laughing Buddha - exotic giftware and artworks from the Far East (66842982).
• Timber Slab Factory - furniture, sculpture (66843661).

• Tweed River Art Gallery, Tweed Valley Way (66702790).

• Newrybar Art & Asian Gallery.
• Country House Antiques (66870663).

• Pottery (66779208).

This is not a comprehensive guide of all that is available in the area but a few of those known in the hinterland.

• Bangalow Naturopathics - naturopathic dispensary, clinic and massage (66871831).
• Donna Rankin - acupuncture (0408872038).
• Bangalow Chiropractic - Jim Whittle (66870522).
• Bangalow Physiotherapy (6687 23300).
• Sally Pattison - massage deep tissue/relaxation (0417598 958).
• Bangalow Medical Centre (66871079).
• Donna Aboody - massage bodywork (0401 441 582).
• Dr Jane Refell - women's health and wellbeing ( 66872337).
• Gaia Health and Spa Retreat 933 Fernleigh Rd. Brooklet (66871216).

Clunes

• Kim’s Massage Therapy (66291550, 0421825040).

• Catherine Stephan - shiatsu (66858538, 0424 714 069).

• Clay – organic beauty, spa therapy (66846532).
• Kiva Spa - Sauna, spa and massage (66844811).
• Mullumbimby Medical Centre – acupuncture, general medicine, (66841511).
• Mullum Herbals – herbal and naturopathic medicines (66843002).
• Partosho Rowe – kinesiology/remedial massage (66802475, 0416187654).