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) :
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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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