South Lismore Travel Guide
Lismore
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Popular places to visit
Lismore Base Hospital
If Lismore Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Lismore.
Southern Cross University
Walk around the campus at Southern Cross University during your visit to Lismore. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area.
Lismore Regional Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lismore Regional Gallery during your trip to Lismore. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's art scene.
Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Lismore.
Lismore Workers Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Lismore at Lismore Workers Golf Club. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Koala Care Centre
You can find out about the history of Lismore when you stop by Koala Care Centre. Visit the casinos in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Top hotels in South Lismore

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
Great location, very good restaurant, spacious rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
Staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was very clean. There is a Restaurant attached, which serves lovely food at very affordable prices and I received a free continental breakfast as part of my booking which was really nice.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Cubana Ballina
The room for us was superb clean fresh and updated. We totally enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn All Seasons
room clean staff very helpful, shower is brilliant
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel
If we need to say in Ballina this is the place wonderful owners & staff. We have stayed here many times over the years and doesn't disappoint.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

River Street Motel
Location
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Lismore

Loftville
Loftville is well liked for its restaurants and lake views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens and Lismore Workers Golf Club are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Girards Hill
Girards Hill is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Lismore Workers Golf Club and Lismore Regional Gallery while you're in town.

Lismore CBD
If you're spending some time in Lismore CBD, Lismore Regional Gallery and Lismore Produce Market are top sights worth seeing.

East Lismore
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in East Lismore. You might want to make time for a stop at Lismore Workers Golf Club or Wilson Nature Reserve.

North Lismore
While visiting North Lismore, you might make a stop by sights like Lismore Showgrounds and Lismore Car Boot Market.

Lismore Heights
Lismore Heights might not have many top sights, but Lismore Produce Market and Lismore Regional Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
