The Northern Rivers Rail Trail took out two categories at the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, winning both Tourist Attractions and Excellence in Accessible Tourism at a gala dinner held Thursday night at Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour.

The local Byron and Mullumbimby chambers of commerce, and the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters (NRRTS) are asking everyone who supports making the rail trail happen to get on board and sign up to support the rail trail at www.northernriversrailtrail.com.au/support.

Lismore City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the Northern Rivers Rail Trail through Lismore, despite this week’s unsuccessful federal funding outcome. 

Byron Shire Council say they were notified this week that a federal government grant application for the design and construction of the Mullumbimby to Crabbes Creek section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail was unsuccessful. 

‘The campaign featuring real Northern Rivers locals to add their name in support of the rail trail in a bid to get NSW and federal governments to grant the funding needed to finish the last section, and “Link the Places we Love” is gaining momentum,’ said Pat Grier, President of Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters.

Scared of fuel prices? Byron Bay has an exciting new bike shop! Located at the corner of Bayshore Drive and Banksia Drive, in the Byron Arts & Industrial Estate, this is Better by Bike's second store in the region, building on the success of their flagship operation at Murwillumbah Railway Station.

There were plenty of winners at the recent 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards.

Lismore Station was the scene on Saturday morning for the official opening of the next section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, providing a safe off-road route for cyclists, walkers and horse-riders to travel from Lismore to Bentley.

Tweed Shire Council yesterday launched a new collaboration with Cycling Without Age to bring an innovative and inclusive service to the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

Tweed Shire Council has announced a collaboration with volunteer organisation Cycling Without Age as part of celebrations to mark the first anniversary of the opening of the popular Northern Rivers Rail Trail.