Food
As you explore the Northern Rivers, you quickly discover that one of the regions not so hidden wonders is the food... the quality, variety and sheer abundance are almost overwhelming!
Roadside stalls brim with avocados, macadamias, paw paws, melons, peaches, blueberries, bananas, and farm fresh vegetables. The fish co-ops and markets of the coastal and river towns are a delight for lovers of fine seafood, with river fresh oysters, prawns, crabs, bugs, lobsters and deep sea fish straight from the boat.
The idyllic environment that makes the Northern Rivers a paradise for holiday makers also supports diverse fishing and farming industries. Already renowned for bananas, seafood, dairy products and beef, the region has developed an array of exotic and indigenous delicacies, tropical fruits, herbs, nuts and bush tucker. The region is one of only two areas in Australia producing coffee and tea — its award winning coffee and baristas have been acclaimed as some of the finest in the world.
Combine this prodigious output with a cosmopolitan population and you have the ingredients for an epicurean odyssey. Picture yourself relaxing in a cosy guesthouse, enjoying farm-fresh eggs, crusty rolls and home-made riberry (lilypilly) jam... or basking in a beachfront café lingering over tropical fruit, croissants and locally grown gourmet coffee as dolphins dance in the crystal waves.
You’ll find every dining experience in the Northern Rivers, from fish & chips to international gourmet cuisine, creative vegetarian to old-fashioned Aussie tucker. From your first barefoot, beachfront breakfast to your last sumptuous restaurant supper, the Northern Rivers is a thrill-a-meal gastronomic adventure. Eat hearty!
The village of Bangalow is surrounded by some of Australia's richest farmland and innovative and productive primary producers. It is also the home to a burgeoning café and restaurant culture... for more on the bounty of Bangalow, click here...
Most Visitor Information Centre’s have comprehensive dining out guides so make sure you ask your locals!
