Every guided day tour we run in the Northern Rivers region of NSW — hinterland villages, the historic Rail Trail, the luxury cellar-door day, plus companion tours across to coastal Byron Bay. Pick the experience that matches your day.
The Northern Rivers — from Tweed Heads on the Queensland border south to Ballina, and inland to Lismore — is one of Australia's most distinctive corners. Subtropical climate, World Heritage rainforest, heritage villages, and a craft food-and-drink scene that punches well above its weight.
Geologically, the whole region was shaped by the 23-million-year-old Wollumbin shield volcano — which left behind impossibly fertile red soils, dramatic ranges, World Heritage Gondwana rainforests and a cluster of preserved heritage villages.
Our Northern Rivers tours are all small-group, locally-guided, and designed for travellers based on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane. Three flagship tours sit in the Northern Rivers URL — Hinterland & Villages, the Rail Trail, and the Luxury Cellar Door day — paired with three companion tours across at Byron Bay (the coastal sub-region of the Northern Rivers). Together they form a complete picture of the region.
Each with its own character. Most tours focus on one — combination and private tours can cover all three.
The Hinterland
The rolling green country between Byron and the Tweed Range. Heritage villages (Bangalow, Newrybar, Federal, Clunes, Mullumbimby, Nimbin), Gondwana rainforests of Nightcap National Park, and the region's best waterfalls including the upgraded Minyon Falls.
The Tweed Valley
Dairy country and former sugar cane fields, anchored by Murwillumbah and the start of the 132km Northern Rivers Rail Trail. Heritage railway bridges, the 524m Burringbar Tunnel, plus Husk Farm Distillery and Stone & Wood's Murwillumbah brewery.
The Coast
The coastal anchor of the region. Cape Byron Lighthouse, Australia's most easterly mainland point, the iconic surf breaks at The Pass, and the heritage coastal villages of Brunswick Heads, Lennox Head and Mullumbimby in the back hills.
Whether you have one day or a week, here's how we'd combine the tours. Each is a starting point for a custom itinerary — our team builds the rest with you.
For Gold Coast or Brisbane visitors who want to see the Northern Rivers in a single day without sacrificing the highlights.
Three days based in Byron Bay or the hinterland. The right balance of coast, food, and inland.
Five to seven days. Hinterland-based, with custom days plus the Luxury Cellar Door day for an anniversary or milestone.
Byron Bay is the coastal sub-region of the Northern Rivers. Pair any of these with a Northern Rivers tour for a complete picture of the region.
The questions we hear most often from people planning their first Northern Rivers visit.
Talk to our team. We'll match you to the right experience based on what you're drawn to, how many days you have, and who's travelling with you. No pushy sales — just genuine regional knowledge from people who actually live here.
