We are a group of blokes who like bike riding, beer and riding to places we have not been to in our cars. ” We are a Men’s Shed on Wheels”.
Check their Facebook Page to see where they are riding to – you might just like to join them.
R & R Farm Stay is a pet friendly quiet, safe, short stay camping ground close to our home that is suitable for vans, camper trailers, tents, roof top tents or swags and even buses. Our driveway is an all weather truck road. There is an undercover area close to a small camp kitchen, gas BBQ, shower and toilet. There is a fire pit in the middle of the camping area with wood provided. We are a working farm with Cattle, Goats, Alpacas and free ranging poultry. Morning and afternoon animal feeding is possible with short talks at the same time. All pets must be on leads at all times. $15 p/night
Just 15 minutes from Kyogle, the self-contained 2-bedroom Guest House has stunning panoramic views of the Border Ranges National Park in the beautiful Northern Rivers region of NSW. The property lies on the edge of the World Heritage-listed rainforests of the ‘Scenic Rim’ which was named as one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 regions in the world to visit in 2022. Sitting in your private garden, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery in comfort, listen to the birds and be entertained by the local wallabies. This is a great place to take it easy and enjoy the restorative calm and beauty of nature.
The Kyogle Bowlo has lots on offer with something for everyone to do.
The bistro offers a combination of contemporary and traditional meals, the club caters for functions and parties, entertainment and community activities including euchre, bingo and trivia are available through the week, so get down to the Bowlo and see what’s on.
Open 7 days a week from 12 noon, contact the club for information on bookings for functions or upcoming events.
Kyogle Golf Club is one of the most unique and picturesque golf courses in the Northern Rivers. A 9-hole course with alternate back 9 tees, Kyogle Golf Club is characterised by well-kept tree lined fairways and offers plenty to test even the most experienced golfers with competitions held Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday. Clubhouse with its friendly atmosphere is spacious and modern, offering comfortable surroundings with magnificent views of the course and up towards the Border Ranges. It’s hard to find a venue with a better outlook while socialising with friends over a cold drink.
The Commercial Hotel has comfortable, modern-style accommodation. The upstairs accommodation has undergone a complete refurbishment. We offer a variety of room types for visitors ranging from suites with an ensuite ($130/night) to budget accommodation. Upstairs is a communal lounge room/TV area with a lovely kitchen area for hotel guests. The hotel restaurant is available for meals daily (lunch Tues-Sun 12-2pm) ) and dinner (Mon-Sat 6-8pm), and the hotel also features a children’s crazy Maze play area.
Fully air-conditioned, the Commercial Hotel offers a range of entertainment options, including TAB facilities, a pool and a two-lane bowling alley with a private bar – a favourite for private parties and functions. Regular live entertainment on Friday nights.
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Rainforest Gateway is a family owned caravan park and camp grounds. 28kms north of Kyogle. We have 3 x 1 bedroom units, weekly rates for workers. All grassy camp sites over looking Gradys Creek. Relax and unwind by the creek swimming or around your camp fire, family friendly atmosphere, rustic camp kitchen, hot showers flush toilets, small shop, no eftpos. Ideally situated at the entrance to the Border Ranges National Parks and the unique Spiral Loop Railway line. Rainforest gateway has powered and unpowered sites, 3 x 1 bedroom units that sleep up to 5. Event hire for your special occasion.
Located in the Commercial Hotel, the Alley Bar offers ten pin bowling for the whole family. There are 2″ Glow in the Dark ” bowling alleys. Children are welcome and entry is via the back car park. The Alley Bar can cater for small or large groups, great for any celebration. Private room, facilities, juke box, large TV screen at end of bowling lanes, and food can be served as well. Bookings are essential for large groups but walk-ins are welcome for small groups. Bookings can be made on 02 6632 1017. Open 7 days a week from at 11am. A great children’s crazy Maze Play area is also available within the Hotel grounds.
Highlights include:
From Kyogle: Journey north following the Summerland way towards Wiangaree. As you cross the Railway Bridge, the rich alluvial river flats on your left were part of one of the district’s first squatting runs, ‘Wiangaree Station’ (circa 1840). In the quiet, friendly village of Wiangaree relics of the past can be found in the local General Store and enjoy the staghorns and hundreds of orchids in their rainforest nursery. Continue for 6km north of Wiangaree crossing Jenny Constable Bridge over the Richmond River until you come to a sign The Lions Road to Brisbane. Turn right into this breathtaking drive exposing you to the Border Ranges World Heritage Rainforest, over the McPherson Range and into Queensland.
This community project initiated by the Kyogle Lions Club provides visitors easy access to breathtaking views, spectacular scenery and the historically significant Border Loop Railway Lookout. Initially road authorities rejected the suggestion of a 30-kilometre shorter route to Brisbane, so the Kyogle and Beaudesert Lions Clubs joined forces to construct this now popular tourist route. Pass Simes Road, a link with the World Heritage Listed Border Ranges National Park is on your right. There are good walking tracks in the park, which covers more than 31,000 hectares of forest. Early pioneers sought cedar and hoop pine and local creeks were used to move logs. Breathtaking views of the rainforest that greet the traveler at every corner make up the Border Ranges NP. Caution is advised when driving in this area because of its winding nature and wildlife crossing the road. Keep an ear out for the beautiful song of the bellbird.
Turn left to the Border Loop Railway Lookout, which has amenities and picnic facilities and is an ideal area for a break and a must for train buffs. Completed in 1930, this is possibly Australia’s most significant railway engineering feat. The project employed 1500 men to construct a series of tunnels and spiral loop through the McPherson Range. Construction began in Kyogle in 1926 and linked Eastern Australia with the first ‘same gauge’ rail line interstate upon completion. As the name suggests, one tunnel is built through the NSW/QLD border.
Return to the Lions Road and continue the drive into Queensland and count the times you cross Running Creek during the downward drive. At Rathdowney, you turn left onto the Summerland Way. Mount Lindesay dominates the skyline as you drive westwards. Bellbird and whipbird songs follow as you continue along this road, which changes its name to Mount Lindesay Highway just before you get to Woodenbong, where you can refuel, find food, or picnic at this important inland centre.
As you retrace your drive along Mount Lindesay Highway, note the new tree plantations on both sides of the road as you leave Woodenbong. Turn right onto the Summerland Way, which continues through forest and farmland. The old timber town of Grevillia was named by the early settlers because of the many silky oak trees, Grevillia robusta, in the vicinity. Stop at the General Store for information about the old days. At one time, three sawmills operated in the town, but all have now closed. Old Grevillia offers an opportunity to look inside a unique remnant of riverine rainforest. Take the Findon Creek Road turn off on your left for Moore Park Nature Reserve, home to colonies of Grey Headed Flying Fox. Its dark interior gives an insight into the type of forest that existed prior to European settlement.
Leaving Old Grevillia, return to Kyogle via the Summerland Way after experiencing some of the finest scenery to be found anywhere in Australia.
Highlights include:
From Kyogle: Journey north and follow Summerland Way to Wiangaree. Here you turn right into Lynches Creek Road, observing the signs to the Border Ranges National Park. The route takes you through breathtaking country and to the location of Lynches Creek, an early pioneer settlement. Caution is advised while traversing this part of the trip.
Through Lynches Creek, take Forest Road on your left, passing Simes Road on your left. Forest Road takes you to the entrance of the Border Ranges NP where NPWS fees apply. Shortly after entering the park, you will see Sheepstation Creek Camping Area on your left. Further along the road, you will come to Forest Tops Camping Area, and walking tracks connect these two camping areas.
At the next intersection, turn left for Brindle Creek Picnic Area. Walking tracks beside the creek will give you a wonderful insight into this magnificent rainforest. Following the road, you will later come to the Antarctic Beech Picnic Area with great views looking towards Lamington National Park. Walking tracks will take you to the ancient beech trees, some over 2,000 years old.
Tweed Valley Lookout is next. Here you get your first sight of Mount Warning (Wollumbin, the mountain’s Aboriginal name), and looking to your right, you will see the Pinnacle jutting out from the cliffs of the caldera. Another few kilometres you will find the Pinnacle Walk on your left-hand side. A short walk through the rainforest will bring you to this magnificent feature, which is a part of the rim of the Mount Warning caldera. Mount Warning (Wollumbin) is the central plug of this now-extinct volcano, which was active some 20 million years ago.
Continue along the road, and on your left-hand side, you come to the Blackbutt Lookout and Picnic Area, which gives magnificent views of Mount Warning (Wollumbin) and Tweed Valley. Picnic here beside the old blackbutt trees while you enjoy the view. As the road continues, watch on the right-hand side for a glimpse of Collins Creek Waterfall, another wonderful sight that is part of the park mosaic.
Bar Mountain Picnic Area is the highest point of the caldera and is surrounded by temperate rainforest trees. There are more walking tracks from this point. The National Parks and Wildlife Service has identified 170 species of birds living in the rainforest, as well as many animals, so care should be taken while driving as they might cross your path. Caution should be used as you leave the park, as the road descends rapidly and at times traverses a ridge giving stunning views on both sides of the road and a further insight into the grandeur of this national park.
As the road descends from the park, you will come to Williams Road. Turn right on Williams Road to travel to Hanging Rock Falls on the route or you can alternatively turn left at Link Road, which takes you past the Wadeville Store Border Ranges Centre to Kyogle Road. Turning right will take you to Cawongla General Store, delight in its old-fashioned charm and enquire about local arts and crafts. Your tour ends back in Kyogle, having enjoyed the most exciting world heritage listed national park in Australia.
Up to date information on park facilities, closures, payment for park passes and bookings of camping facilities are available via the National Parks and Wildlife Service App.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/app
The NSW National Parks app is free to download on iOS and Android and offers an alternative to the traditional park brochure or map.
Download information on selected parks when you’re at home, then you can access park maps, guides and important info when you’re in a national park and may not have internet access or mobile reception.
You’re never out of range with the NSW National Parks app.
Kyogle Visitor Information Centre
Cnr Summerland Way & Anzac Drive
Kyogle, NSW, 2474 AUSTRALIA
Phone 02 6632 2700
ABN 15 726 771 237
visitkyogle@kyogle.nsw.gov.au
