Thursday, 14 March 2019

Richmond Valley Top 10 : Discover the Richmond Valley - Tourism & Event Insights




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I am sharing below some information from the Richmond Valley Council, NSW (https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/ 

In the coming days, I will be telling you more about each of the destinations and activities that are mentioned in the Richmond Valley Top 10. Watch for it.  (Text and Images are the property of the Richmond Valley Council; Some Links provided by Hello Northern Rivers)  : 

" Think outside the box and take an alternative route to discover something a little bit different on your next holiday. Here's our...

Top 10 unexpected things to do in the Richmond Valley, Northern NSW

1. Pelican feeding at the fishermen’s co-op in Evans Head. Best of all, it’s FREE! https://www.facebook.com/evansheadfishermenscoop/ 

2. Create your own artwork and learn about Aboriginal history. Visit the Jambama Art Gallery. http://jambama.com.au/about-us/

3. From bison burgers and sausages to tipi tent glamping – visit the Aranyani Bison Farm at Myrtle Creek.  http://aranyanibison.com/

4. Sample some of the world’s finest beef in the beef capital of the world, Casino in New South Wales, Australia.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casino,_New_South_Wales

5. See eucalyptus-leaves-eating-Koalas at the Broadwater Koala Reserve about half an hour south of Byron on the Richmond river.   http://discoverrichmondvalley.com.au/portfolio/broadwater-koala-sanctuary/

6. Always wanted to sit in a pilot’s seat? Make your dream come true and jump in the F-111 fighter jet at the Evans Head Memorial Aviation Museum.   https://www.ehmahaa.org.au/

7. A 100% guaranteed traintastic time for kids and kids at heart – jump on the mini steam or diesel train and ride along the miniature railway track. A 3.6km circuit in Casino winding through the Jabiru Geneebeinga Wetlands.    https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/lismore-area/casino/attractions/casino-miniature-railway



8. Grab your boardies, bikinis and rashies – it’s time to get wet. We’ve got some on the prettiest beaches in Australia. Visit Evans Head.   https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/lismore-area/evans-head

9. Our Daily Bread Café is a former church that's been transformed into a café along the Pacific Highway. It's home to a pottery gallery, delicious sweets and some beautiful architecture.   https://www.facebook.com/OurDailyBreadCafe/

10. Ciao Bella! You don’t have to go to Italy for your gelato and to practice your Italian. Visit New Italy, right here in Australia.   http://discoverrichmondvalley.com.au/portfolio/new-italy-museum-complex/?mc_cid=fac24b45e1&mc_eid=f479d6662e

Interested to find out more? Pop in to our Visitor Information Centre in Casino -  https://www.visitnsw.com/visitor-information-centres/casino-visitor-information-centre  or Evans Head - https://www.visitnsw.com/visitor-information-centres/evans-head-visitor-information-centre and chat to our team." 

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Thanks for dropping by and saying ... Hello Northern Rivers !

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

It's been a while... Hello From the Northern Rivers !



It’s been such a long time since I posted a blog entry… for this I am sorry. 
Lots of things have happened and I am now just getting back to writing, especially with this blog.
I am still based in the Richmond Valley and a lot of exciting things are coming up in the area … I will be writing about it,  as well as other events coming up in other areas in the Northern Rivers … like the “Eat The Street Festival” coming up in Lismore this March 9 , Saturday.
For now, in the Richmond Valley, Casino is busy gearing up for the NORCO Primex (may 15-18)  and the Casino Beef Week (may 18-28).

Other things going on are ….
- A Goods and Chattel Auction at the Casino Showground on April 7
- Fairymount Festival in Kyogle - Gala Dinner on March 30
- State Elections in the area
 and many more.... 

I'll be writing more about these stuff in the coming days, so do drop by now and then to say ... Hello Northern Rivers. 
See you. 

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