Welcome to the Richmond Valley
Enjoy your stay!
Curated For You
Forget the theme park crowds. From pristine shallow river estuaries and traffic-free rail trails to massive adventure playgrounds and wild platypus spotting, here is the ultimate guide to keeping the kids entertained across our coast and country.
Swap the concrete jungle for wide-open spaces. Whether you’re launching a kayak into pristine river loops, taking a 4WD onto uncrowded beaches, or hitting the Rail Trail on two wheels, your next outdoor escape starts here.
Follow your appetite through the valley. Discover legendary country steakhouses, historic riverfront pubs, vibrant weekend markets, and artisan treats tucked away under the vines of our historic settlements.
Explore Next Door: Our Towns & Villages
Explore Casino
Known as the Beef Capital of NSW, Casino is a charming country town situated on the banks of the Richmond River.
Explore Evans Head
One of the region’s best kept secrets, the laidback fishing village of Evans Head is an attractive holiday destination for all travellers.
Explore Broadwater & Rileys Hill
The small village of Broadwater is located just off the Pacific Highway and is known as the ‘sweet place to stop’.
Explore Woodburn & New Italy
Known as ‘the travellers' rest’, Woodburn is a wonderful place to stop, stretch and relax.
Explore Coraki
Providing all the creature comforts travellers enjoy including boating and water sport facilities, plus grassy and shaded areas along the river.
Explore Rappville
20 kilometres south of Casino, a turnoff leads you through pleasant farming land to the charming village of Rappville.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Richmond Valley is located in the Northern Rivers region of coastal New South Wales, roughly 700 km north of Sydney and 200 km south of Brisbane. The region is easily accessible via the M1 Pacific Highway, with Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (35 minutes north) and Lismore Airport nearby.
The region blends coastal, riverfront, and hinterland destinations:
- Evans Head: A relaxed coastal town with pristine surf beaches, coastal national parks, and fresh river estuaries.
- Casino: The historic inland hub, proudly known as the “Beef Capital of Australia.”
- Woodburn & Broadwater: Charming river villages along the Richmond River, perfect for watersports and highway stopovers.
- Coraki & New Italy: Rich in Indigenous, maritime, and European settler history.
Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of activities, including seasonal whale watching at Razorback Lookout, Riding the Casino to Lismore section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, ocean kayaking and surfing in Evans Head, exploring over 30 km of singletrack at New Italy Mountain Bike Forest, sampling local steaks in Casino, paddling serene waterways, and birdwatching in Bundjalung and Broadwater National Parks.
Absolutely! The Richmond Valley is one of NSW’s most popular road-trip destinations, featuring numerous caravan parks, free riverfront rest stops, flat paved walking paths, calm river beaches, fenced adventure playgrounds, and dog-friendly camping zones across Woodburn, Evans Head, Casino, and Coraki.
You can visit the official Visitor Information Centres located in Casino, Evans Head and Woodburn. You can also download self-guided bird trail maps, paddle trail brochures, and driving itineraries directly from the official Discover Richmond Valley website.
