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Take a road less travelled, by train or the "Rainforest Way" with a Kyogle stopover in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, Australia.
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Kyogle, known as the "Gateway to the Rainforest", and hub for the Rainforest Way road tour routes, is situated at the head waters of the Richmond River, adjacent to the World Heritage listed Border Ranges National Park. The McPherson, Tweed and Richmond Ranges lie in three of the four compass points from the town. Average rainfall is is over 1100 mm so bring your brolly! With a population of just over 4000, dairying, forestry production and nature based tourism are the mainstays of the local economy. There a number of caravan parks, while the Commercial Hotel provides meals and accommodation. Out of town, holiday cottages and camping are available on a number of farmstays. Toonumbar Dam, with its reputation for fine fishing, and a conference centre with impressive facilities, is 25 minutes drive west, while Moore Park Nature Reserve is an example of the once extensive "Big Scrub". To the west, Richmond Range and Toonumbar National Parks have camping and picnic facilities including tables, barbecues, toilets and limited tank water. Bells Bay picnic area at Toonumbar dam is a popular spot for fishing. The Sydney to Brisbane rail link and Summerland Way highway pass through Kyogle. For visitors who take a road less travelled, a stopover here provides the opportunity to experience a “typical” country town. |
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For those seeking a shorter (30 klms), but some would say, more adventurous journey to Rathdowney and Brisbane, consider the border loop (Lions Loop Rd) crossing over the scenic rim. This route is not suitable for trailers, it is quite narrow in some spots, fords 6 splash crossings and is gravel on some parts. About 30 klms north of Kyogle and 10 klms north of Wiangeree, turn right into Wilson's Avenue from the Summerland Way, follow the road, turning left at the Simes Rd "T" intersection (unless you want to detour to Border Ranges National Park) follow the main road to the top of the rim, and have you camera ready! The Lions Loop Rd parallels the Sydney - Brisbane rail line, which is a popular attraction for train and rail buffs, who watch for the freight and passenger services travelling through the rail loop tunnel. A very informative brochure on the Loop Rd, and general tourist information on the region is readily available at local tourist outlets and Kyogle Shire Council on ph. (02) 6632 1611. Getting Here: Kyogle is an ideal stopover or longer stay base for self drive and fly/drive (from Gold Coast or Ballina airports) holiday makers, and for folk using trains and interstate coaches, with the Sydney-Brisbane train service and interstate coaches (see link below) offering regular services via the town. |
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