Lismore Hot Springs – where the water flows uphill!

Lismore is a renowned tourist destination in Australia. It is also known as the queen of the hinterland and enjoy a collection of fabulous gardens, castles, cliffs, beaches, bushwalking trails and several other places of interest.

Located a few kilometers north of the city of Lismore, the hot springs known as Lismore has been in existence for many centuries. The main attractions are the spectacular hot pools and the white sandy beaches.Several kilometres of wooden footbridge crosses the creek gorge which is a sight to behold.

To the south of the hot springs is the famous fairy tale castle and gardens.There are numerous handmade wooden exhibits and gifts available in the gift shop and addition to this the owners of the wooden works carry out regularly a traditional cooking ceremony in the courtyard.

Another place of interest is the Kings Park a vast area of meadows and green parkland that is open all year round. This is a popular destination to enjoy a leisurely walk, picnic, play a game of tennis, cricket or just be a little more cosy.

The natural attractions such as waterfalls, springs, picnic spots and forests merge with the interesting architectural sites, restaurants and cafes to provide an interesting shopping experience.

The hot springs area has become a tourist mecca especially in the months of May, June, July and August. This is the time when the wildflowers are in full bloom so the roads are crowded with visitors and especially locals.

To get to the springs from Lismore is a short enjoyable drive from the car park at Trentham trough the scenic route known as the Spring Valley. If you are coming from Brisbane the journey to get to the falls is only an hour and it is worth the scenic trip.

There are seven summer flows in the Lismore area which are: Tanunda, Sandhurst, mantra, Glenreagh, Williams and Little River.

Tanunda is located on the farm Eungella in the New Forest and is about 4 kilometers from town. The spring is caught in the trees and has been boilingSince the 1960s. It has been built in such a way that the hot pools can be reached by a cable car.

Sandhurst is a deep pool with a height of 50 meters found in the Strathaloch National Park and is the closest spring to town. There is also a resort nearby called Sandhurst Falls that offers a wide range of facilities and water sports.

Gardens

The gardens deserve their own category and deserve to be split into three. The garden category is for the formal, decorated centers such as Japanese Gardens, Japanese Moss and pagodas. There is also a popular mountain garden, rock garden and water garden.

Kunda

Kunda is the garden capital of Lismore and is often compared to the Japanese gardens. The main attractions are the indigenous trees and shrubs and colorful flowers.

Heceta

Heceta is the oldest garden in Lismore and it has been in existence for millennia. It was originally built on the farm of Lord couscure Ayre who was thefector ofoiseland. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and there are a range of seasonal events held.

balanced garden

A balancing garden is a concept that is centuries old; it was first introduced in thesweet Mayfair period of the previous century. The idea is todevolve responsibilities between the elements, meet outside the element and share resources resources. This is a very good way to learn aboutall inclusive family holidays.

A good Lismore gift will combine regal decadence and fresh green lush produce. Born from the fertile valley and cultivated through techniques passed down through generations, Lismore boasts an impressive collection of gardens.

Combined with the regal comfort of your Lismore accommodation, these gardens will reign supreme.