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news, events and impressions of Lismore, Australia
Lismore - Where and what? Lismore is a Rural/Commercial/University City in north-eastern
NSW, Australia.
Has a subtropical climate and is situated 30km from the coast.
Considered to be the commerce capital of the Far North Coast of NSW.
Population:
Approximately 28,000 (urban) and 43,000 including surrounding villages Lifestyle: Certainly superior to capital cities Climate: Subtropical Median Age: 33 Years
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Music, theatre and food are alive and well in Lismore.
Entertainment is rife with stage shows, concerts, open-air events,
13 pubs and several clubs etc.
Many of the pubs and clubs have regular live entertainment.
Strongly
supported local theatre companies offer a variety of live entertainment.
Rock, Jazz, Blues and Folk groups can be heard at many venues. Many festivals and events
are held in the district throughout the year including the popular
Lantern Parade
(photo).
Lismore has over 300 retail outlets including an abundance of clothingstores.
The district contains many villages and all have their own particular
charm and personality.
Nimbin is only 30k away if you prefer a trip back to the sixties,
while Byron Bay is less than an hour's drive.
The Southern Cross University adds learning and a diverse and colourful
population to the district. It is only a few minutes drive from the
centre of town.
Lismore is reasonably close to beaches, resorts, rainforests and the
lure of south eastern Queensland.
If you have time on your hands, you will always have something to
see or do.
Tell me about the people?
Overall, they are friendly and have an easy-tolerance of others, and
their customs and beliefs.
Generally you can engage in conversation with a stranger without being
treated with suspicion or caution. If you're from the 'big smoke',
you'll notice the difference almost immediately.
Can I view maps of Lismore and the surrounding
region? Click here to view
maps.
Are there
many sporting facilities? Sporting
facilities are extensive.
For the active sportsperson there are clubs, grounds and venues for
both rugby codes, cricket, soccer, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis,
swimming, roller skating/blading, horseriding, golf, tenpin bowling,
lawn bowling and even a croquet ground (photo).
Lismore has regular horse racing and greyhound meetings, plus a highly
popular speedway season that runs
from November to April.
Are there interesting places to visit outside
of the district?
Plenty! If you live or holiday in Lismore, it's a great base for the
surrounding region.
Many beach-towns are within 45 minutes, including Byron Bay, Lennox
Head and Ballina etc.
The Gold Coast is only 2 hours away.
If scenery (eye candy) is your choice, the far north coast of NSW
contains rain forests and plantations with sugar cane, macadamia nuts,
tea, coffee and tropical fruits etc.
More than 83% of people in the northern rivers region live in villages
or small towns and many of them have their own distinctive character.
Population:
Approximately 28,000 (urban) and 43,000 including surrounding villages
Strongly
supported local theatre companies offer a variety of live entertainment.
Sporting
facilities are extensive.