Sights And Attractions

Funded through money raised by Lismore’s “Friends of the Koala” group, this animal hospital is dedicated to caring for sick, injured or orphaned Koalas in the Lismore region. Open on Saturdays for a ½ hour guided tour at 9.30am. Entry by donation.

Address: Rifle Range Road, Lismore, NSW, 2480

Situated 3 km north-east of the Lismore Visitor Information Centre along the New Ballina Cutting, this lookout offers a fine view of Lismore City.

Address: New Ballina Road, Lismore Heights, NSW, 2480

This was the cemetery for the early village of Lismore and thus the resting place of most of the original pioneers. The area was opened as a memorial park in 1971 with all recoverable headstones being relocated to the present site. The names of all others who were interred are recorded on plaques and set in a brick cairn facing the roadway.

Address: Intersection Terania and Wilson Streets, North Lismore, NSW, 2480

An extensive new recreational area has recently been created along the Wilsons River in the heart of Lismore and includes equipment such as free electric barbeques and shelters. Even the family dog is catered for, with an off-leash dog run provided.

Address: Wilsons River, Lismore, NSW, 2480

Biggest one day social event of the year in Lismore. Half day public holiday with a great atmosphere enjoyed by a crowd of up to 10,000 people with 30 plus corporate marquees.

Address: Lismore Turf Club, Woodlawn Road, Lismore, NSW