Along the Lismore-Bangalow Road discover Clunes. Nick-named "the Holy City" because of the number of fine early Australian churches in this village.  With lots of attractive North Coast federation houses in the district, the area is popular with people working in nearby Lismore. Named after Robert Mortimer Clunes, an early engineer in the dairy industry, Clunes is also appropriately Gaelic for 'pleasant place.' It began as a staging post on the Lismore-Bangalow Road and is now renowned for its historical past and beauty.

The Clunes General Store was first established in 1898 and is an important resource for the population of 500+ residents, providing a post office, newsagency, pizza, cafe and liquor outlet in addition to general commodities.

The Clunes Technology Centre, located on the old school site, has computer and internet-access and features annual art exhibitions and theatre productions.

Booyong Nature Reserve, around 10 minutes drive from the village, provides visitors with a short, circuit walk through a piece of natural history. This section of the Big Scrub, which once covered 75,000 hectares of Northern NSW, is one of the few remaining remnants of the rainforest in the area.

Just down the hill in nearby 'Eltham'. is The Friendly Inn, Eltham’s classic country pub, that lives up to its name with real country hospitality in a quiet location. A cold ale and counter meal with the locals will provide a real taste of village life. Stroll next door to the popular Eltham Village Gallery and purchase an amazing range of local arts and crafts.

Only 10km from Lismore you will drive through a tiny town called 'Bexhil' once again boasting the classic federation houses and amazing Open Air Cathederal. The panoramic view from the Open Air Cathedral makes it a popular spot for outdoor weddings and the little church is renowned for its outstanding organ. Recitals held here sometimes attract organists from Sydney and Brisbane.

Surrounding areas are Baxhill, Eltham, Booyong, Nashua, Dunoon, Eltaham, Boatharbour, Wyrallah, Eureka and Rosebank.

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