The Rainforest Way is more than just a way to the rainforests it is a way of experiencing the region, a way of life, a way of seeing and a way of doing things.  It can be an alternate scenic route to the Pacific Highway or it can be time out to touch the earth, smell the rainforests and connect with something real.

With the ancient volcanic caldera of Mt Warning at the centre, the main drive of Rainforest Way leads you through the heart of the region linking the towns of Casino, Kyogle, Rathdowney, Beaudesert, Canungra, Nerang, Murwillumbah, Nimbin and Lismore.  It is along this primary route that you will find the loops and trails that are your way to the rainforest.

With 14 World Heritage listed National Parks you can easily spend a week exploring the 650 kilometres of scenic drives.  Experience high waterfalls crashing into steep gorges, stunning escarpments with broad vistas, an amazing concentration of primitive plants including the world’s highest concentration of the Ancient Antarctic Beech tree, hundreds of kilometres of walking tracks and over 170 bird species.

Enjoy the numerous art galleries, fresh local produce crafted into tantalizing delicacies, relaxing cafes and wineries as well as alternative lifestyle communities where you can spend hours exploring all these hidden cultural wonders.

With seven loops and trails from a half day to full day experiences you can choose a rainforest hinterland experience to suit you.  No matter where you are starting from you can easily access an enchanting glimpse of these amazing rainforests, short walks into lush green stands of ancient ferns and palms, crystal clear streams that you can picnic beside or gorgeous views to take in.

Official Websites:

Visit New South Wales
The Rainforest Way
Nimbin Valley Dairy
Mavis's Kitchen & Cabins
Madura Tea Estates
Visit Kyogle - Gateway To The Rainforests