Scattered between the golden beaches, bays and hinterland are numerous picturesque villages and communities just waiting to be discovered. A day tour through the hills is enchanting and you will be amazed with the diversity of natural beauty and the individual character of each location.
Lennox Head
Lennox Head is a small surfing village located at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach, just north of the Lennox Headland itself. The area has a modest population of approximately 5000 that is growing steadily. Fishing and surfing are rife in this friendly, beautiful community, the Surf Club being a hub for local activity. Lennox Head was named in 1828 by Captain Rous of HMS Rainbow in honour of Charles, Duke of Lennox and Richmond who was a prominent figure in British politics in the 1930s but it wasn't until 1860 that the area sparked interest among the European settlers. James Ainsworth was the first to take up land in the area, and subsequently name the infamous ‘Lake Ainsworth’ tea tree lake.
Lismore
Lismore is the gateway to some of Australia's most significant World Heritage reserves, impressive national parks and state forests. Historically Lismore was a logging and dairy town. Today with a medium population of about 45000 it is a lively city and a nucleus for agricultural industry.
Nightcap National Park
The luxuriant World Heritage rainforest of Nightcap National Park is a breathtaking hidden paradise within the hinterland of Byron Bay. The park is located on the southern rim of the caldera of the Mount Warning shield volcano. Ancient lava flows from the volcano have influenced the lush vegetation and the sub-tropical rainforest brings Nightcap National Park the highest annual rainfall in New South Wales. Sheer cliff walls, leafy green alcoves and spectacular waterfalls (in particular Minyon Falls) make up this diverse surrounding of plant and animal life.
The park provides habitat for a number of significant species including the little bent-winged bat, wompoo fruit-dove, masked owl, Stephen's banded snake and red-legged pademelon. On an ordinary day you can spot goannas, snakes, kookaburras, koalas, wombats and an array of tropical birds.
Brunswick Heads
Brunswick Heads is a coastal fishing village characterised by beautiful beaches and sparkling waterways. Situated at the mouth of the Brunswick River, Brunswick Heads has its own fishing fleet and boat harbour. The original inhabitants of the Brunswick Valley were Aboriginal people from the Minjangbal and Durrungbil Tribes. The Minjangbal people lived in the New Brighton and Ocean Shores areas where seafood and an abundance of wildlife provided a constant food supply. The Durrungbil Tribe lived at Brunswick Heads. These people were strong and healthy due to the plentiful food supply. They became known to the cedar-getters and continued to live in the area for many years after European settlement began.
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