Northern Rivers Of NSW
The Northern Rivers is situated in northern NSW is blessed with superb weather, a great coastline with an abundance of fresh seafood, trendy pubs, quirky book shops and mouth watering cafes. It is also the home of prolific Australian mystery author, C T Mitchell.
Let’s discover the Northern Rivers of NSW though the eyes of this author and discover what’s attracted him to write 38 books in the rgion
The Northern Rivers is the most north-easterly region of the Australian state of New South Wales, located between 590 kilometres (370 mi) and 820 kilometres (510 mi) north of the state capital, Sydney, and encompasses the catchments and fertile valleys of the Clarence, Richmond, and Tweed rivers.
Northern Rivers Seafood
The freshest of seafood is caught off the coast of the Northern Rivers region with fishing boats and trawlers docking regularly in Byron Bay, Ballina and Yamba.
One of the largest seafood outlets in the region is Northern Rivers Seafood, a family owned and operated business who has been proudly supplying the local and surrounding communities with the freshest local and imported seafood for 30 years! Over the years our family of staff numbers has steadily grown from a modest six to over twenty staff members. As a result of our many years of experience, we have established a very strong and loyal customer base – an achievement that we are very proud of.
Northern Rivers Seafood is broken into 2 sectors- Wholesale and Retail. The wholesale sector looks after over 30 restaurants throughout the region to areas including: Ballina, Lismore, Byron Bay, Casino, as far south as Woolgoolga and north to the Gold Coast! The Retail tends to our customers every need with a huge variety of ALL seafood and a never ending supply of cooked and green prawn as well as whole fish and fish fillets. Feel free to checkout our product tab for a full look at our extensive range.
They Supply: Huge range of Bait, Barramundi, Blue Eye, Bugs, Crabs, Crayfish, Fish & Chips, Flathead, Hoki, Ice, John Dory, Kingfish, Lobsters, Octopus, Oysters, Prawns, Rainbow Trout, Salmon, Seafood, Shellfish, Snapper, Squid, Sushi, Tasmanian Salmon, Trout, Tuna, Whiting, Whole Fish
Choose From: Cooked, Fresh, Frozen, Live or Smoked
Your Choice: Delivery, Direct to Public, Phone Orders or Takeaway
Seafood Origin: New Zealand, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania
Proudly: Family Owned and Owner Operated
Hours Of Business: Monday to Saturday open 6AM to 6PM | Sunday open 6AM-5PM. *Hours are subject to change on Public Holidays*
Northern Rivers Markets
Monthly Markets
1st SAT | Brunswick Heads – 0410 785 554
1st SAT | Alstonville – 0429 019 407
1st SUN | Byron Bay – 6685 6807
1st SUN | Lismore Car Boot – 6628 7333
2nd SAT | Flea Market, Bangalow – 0490 335 498
2nd SAT | Woodburn – 0439 489 631
2nd SUN | The Channon – 6688 6433
2nd SUN | Tabulam Hall – 0490 329 159
2nd SUN | Coolangatta
3rd SAT | Mullumbimby – 6684 3370
3rd SAT | Murwillumbah Makers & Finders – 0413 804 024
3rd SUN | Federal – 0403 577 694
3rd SUN | Uki – 0487 329 150
3rd SUN | Lismore Car Boot – 6628 7333
3rd SUN | Ballina – 6687 4328
4th SAT | Flea Market, Byron YAC
4th SAT | Evans Head – 0439 489 631
4th SAT | Wilson Creek – 6684 0299
4th SAT | Kyogle Bazaar – kyogletogether.org.au/bazaar
4th SUN | Bangalow – 6687 1911
4th SUN | Nimbin – 0475 135 764
4th SUN | Murwillumbah Showground – 0422 565 168
4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) | Coolangatta
5th SUN | Nimbin – 0458 506 000
Farmers/Weekly Markets
Each TUE | New Brighton – 6677 1345
Each TUE | Organic Lismore – 6628 1084
Each WED | 7-11am Murwillumbah – 6684 7834
Each WED | 3-6pm Nimbin – 0475 135 764
Each WED | 4-7pm Newrybar Hall
Each THU | 8-11am Byron Bay – 6687 1137
Each THU | 2.30-6pm Lismore – 0401 190 912
Each FRI | 7-11am Mullumbimby – 6677 1345
Each SAT | 8-11am Bangalow – 6687 1137
Each SAT | Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm – 6685 6807 (summer months only)
Each SAT | 8am-1pm Uki – 6679 5530
Each SAT | 8.30am-12pm Blue Knob Gallery
Each SAT | 8.30am-11am Lismore Markets – 0466 415 172
Each SUN | 7-11am Ballina Commemoration Park – 0493 102 137
Northern Rivers Books
Prolific Australian author ,C T Mitchell, has writtern 38 mystery reads in the Northern Rivers region including Detective Jack Creed, Lady Margaret Turnbull, Kate Mackenzie, Father Douglas and Miss Coco series.
Other good bookstores in the area include:
Boardwalk Books
Ballina Book Shop
The Bookwarehouse Ballina
Uncle Peter’s Books
The Book Room At Byron
The regions local weekly newspaper covers business news, entertainment, motoring news, real estate and much more. Everything you need to know about the Northern Rivers can be found here
Northern Rivers Buslines
Servicing the Northern Rivers with great bus services.
Great one day; perfect the next best describes the weather of the region. Warm summers of 20 – 32 degrees and pleasant winters of 10 – 23 degrees makes the Norther Rivers ideal for holidaying all year round.
It’s no wonder many holiday makers never go home!
Northern Rivers Real Estate
There are hundreds of real estate agencies offering the best homes or apartments for sale in the region.
First National Tweed Coast is one of the largest agencies in the area; owned and operated by a family who has lived in the area for 70+ years.
Alternatively check out Real Estate Australia or Domain and search for the Tweed Coast to find your ideal home or holiday house.
Northern Rivers NSW Map
Want to get around this area? Grab a map. Plenty of places to see and explore.
Northern Rivers Houses For Sale
Check out First National Tweed Coast – see above
Northern Rivers Hire
Owner Operators Wayne and Debbie will look after you with personalised service and the right advice.
Northern Rivers Hire Service maintains quality tools and machinery to help you get the job right – builders and tradesmen know they can rely on us for great rates, quality equipment, and prompt on-site delivery. With no capital outlay you can access our extensive range of top brand tools and equipment.
Hire your equipment and leave the maintenance, repairs, depreciation or registration to us and you can get on with the job.
Give Northern Rivers Hire Service a call to quote on hiring for your next project and save!
- Competitive Hire rates
- Locally owned and operated
- On site delivery
- Quality equipment
- Personalised service
- Top brands
Northern Rivers hire service are located at 10 Lancaster Drive, Goonellabah, NSW 2480.
Northern Rivers Jobs
Always plenty of jobs in the area. Chck out
Northern Rivers Bushwalking Club
Northern Rivers Bushwalkers
You couldn’t find a more picturescue place for bush walks. Check out the club for details of events and get walking.
Northern Rivers Equine
Rolling grassy fields make the Northern Rivers ideal for running your horse. The region is rich in riding clubs, pony clubs, equestrian events and vetinary services
Northern Rivers Hotel
There are two types of hotels in the Northern Rivers. Great drinking pubs and accommodation hotels. Here we view the 10 best pubs in the Northern Rivers
Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads
One of the most happening pubs on the east coast, the Hotel Brunswick is an institution. The hotel was established in 1884 and has retained its old-school feel, whilst also hosting some of the best live music in the region (which is saying a lot).
It’s one of the few hotels left that is genuinely family orientated; a place where you can enjoy a meal before dancing together to local bands in a beautiful courtyard. Definitely one of our favourite pub experiences.
Beach Hotel Byron Bay
Unlike many of the pubs on our list with decades under their belt, this is a youngster, having opened in 1991 to much fanfare due to high-profile owners, Paul Hogan and John “Strop” Cornell.
It took no time at all though for this pub to establish itself as one of most frequented watering holes in the region. Close to three decades on, it would a rarity for anyone visiting Byron Bay not to call into this great, open-plan pub known for its live performances and relaxed, beachy vibe.
Pacific Hotel Yamba
Perched atop a headland overlooking a vast expanse of ocean, the Pacific Hotel has a truly magnificent view. Like many historical pubs, it’s also got an atmosphere to match and the added bonus of a delicious menu.
Federal Hotel Bellingen
True to form, the delightful town of Bellingen is home to a gorgeous pub that dates back to 1901 and boasts a consistently good line-up of live music and some restaurant-quality meals.
The Pub With No Beer Taylors Arms
Remember the famous Slim Dusty song? The pub that inspired it is located in a little-known nook of the Nambucca Shire. It’s well-worth undertaking a Sunday drive through the pretty valley for lunch at the pub, which offers true-blue pub grub and quintessentially Aussie décor.
There’s also a campground across the road if you’re in for the long haul.
Seabreeze Beach Hotel, South West Rocks
A big pub for a little village, the Seabreeze is the place to be in South West Rocks – featuring plenty of live music and excellent food options. Located in the centre of town, The Seabreeze also puts on two of the region’s best small festivals, GermanFest (happening later this month) and Crafts on the Coast that occurs annually in March.
The Beach House Restaurant and Bar, Port Macquarie
When I was a young adult, the ‘Beachy’ was a popular night club – the place to end a big night out. These days, it’s a popular restaurant where locals and visitors like to begin their festivities with cocktails and sunset views across the Hastings River.
The Commercial Hotel Kyogle
The Commercial Hotel, Kyogle has comfortable, recently refurbished accommodation that offers visitors a range of options from luxury ensuited to budget accommodation.
Our family restaurant “Bistro”, with a children’s Crazy Maze area, opens for lunch Tuesday to Sunday and for dinner Monday to Saturday.
We have 3 bars, the public bar at the front of the Hotel is air conditioned and is where you will find full TAB facilities, bottle shop and pool table. The new Alley Bar has 2 bowling lanes! It’s the perfect place to meet up with friends or watch sporting events on the large screen TV’s with state of the art sound system.
Free Wi-fi throughout the hotel!
ADDRESS: 97-101 Summerland Way,
Kyogle, NSW 2474
PHONE: 02 6632 1017
Laurieton Hotel, Laurieton
With four and a half stars on Trip Advisor, this award-winning hotel is one of the most well-reviewed on the north coast. Dine at the bistro to enjoy their signature local oysters and yummy desserts – just make sure you book a table; the place is a popular community hub.
Bangalow Hotel, Bangalow
Bangalow Hotel offers modern hospitality in a historic setting at the top end of town.
You could enjoy a leisurely lunch on the spacious verandahs, relax by the lounge’s open fire in winter or watch the big game in the bar with adjoining gaming room. We also offer a TAB, big screen, pool tables and function room.
For delicious global fare made from local produce, an extensive drinks menu and live music and entertainment throughout the week, head up the main street to Bangalow Hotel.
Northern Rivers Rugby League
Love your footy? There are plenty of rugby league clubs in the Northern Rivers for you to join or watch matches
Ballina Senior Rugby League Football Club
Northern United Rugby League Football Club
Byron Bay Rugby League Club
Cudgen Hornets Rugby League Club
Mullumbimby Giants Rugby League Club
Murwillumbah Rugby League Club
Marist Brothers Rugby League Club
Bilambil Jets Rugby League Club
Kyogle Rugby League Club
Tweed Coast Raiders Senior Rugby League Club
Lower Clarence Rugby League Football Club
Casino RSM RLFC
Evans Heads Bombers Rugby League Club
Northern Rivers Caravan Parks
This region is loved by the ‘grey nomads’. The area has plenty of well appointed caravan parks including the Big 4 Parks, Discovery Parks
The Northern Rivers offers an array of opportunities for visitors and residents. Make a trip there soon.