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 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.
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 Produce Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Lismore Produce Market during your visit to Lismore. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its art scene.
Top hotels in South Lismore

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
Love river view, kind staffs, nice and comfy while I was staying.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

The Cubana Ballina
We stayed one night on the way home from Sydney and it was clean and comfortable with the best shower pressure I’ve had in a long time. Need to drive for food and coffee but an easy stay.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 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

River Street Motel
Very clean room with everything that we needed. Friendly and helpful reception.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel
Easiest check in experience, friendly staff, very clean room and bathroom. The room was so comfortable, even the carpet felt good under our feet. Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Ballina Heritage Inn
Great Rooms
Reviewed on 27 Jan 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 Workers Golf Club and Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens 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 Produce Market and Lismore Workers Golf Club 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 Car Boot Market and Lismore Kart Club.

Lismore Heights
Lismore Heights might not have many top sights, but Robinson's Lookout and Lismore Produce Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
