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Known as the hub of the Summerland, Casino is centrally located
to many of the
suggested ‘Ways’ that meander through this beautiful region
leading visitors to plunging waterfalls, decadent wineries and
World Heritage Rainforests among many other great attractions
and activities.
Just a smooth ride from Grafton or Brisbane along the Summerland
Way, Casino is also on the intersection of the Bruxner Highway
that winds down the ranges fr om Tenterfield through Lismore to
the coast. From Casino you may care to head south to Grafton and
link up with the spectac ular World Heritage Way, or let the
Rainforest Way tempt you with its meandering loops and trails
that lead you from Casino to experience the amazing World Heritage National Parks of the Central Eastern Rainforest
Reserves of Australia (CERRA)and vibrant culture of the Northern
Rivers and South East Queensland hinterland.
 
The
Richmond Valley provides a great base for exploration and
touring, with the relaxed country atmosphere of Casino offering
an enjoyable alternative from the hustle and bustle of everyday
life. Casino is a town steeped in history, being also located
along the banks of the Richmond River and at an important
rail/road junction, Casino played critical role for the timber
an d cattle industry in the region. It also has an in triguing
cultural history having hosted a Dutch Prisoner of War Camp at
the conclusion of World War II and being recognised through it’s
indigenous name of “Djanangmum’ as the meeting place at the
heart of the Bundjalung Nation. Casino now boasts a diverse
range of attractions such as the Wyreema Animal Nursery and Tea
Gardens, activities such as tours of the Northern Rivers Olive
Processing Factory and accommodation including Australia’s first
Motorhome Village, a first class facility established by the
Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia.
Want to know more?, Simply call into the multi-award winning
Casino Visitor Centre and Platypus Gallery for a guide to the
many surprises waiting to be discovered in the Richmond Valley.
From the silver sands of Evans Head, to the riverside picnic
spots of Woodburn and Coraki, relaxed
 ambience and history of
Casino and the rugged high country of the Upper Clarence, the
Richmond Valley has something to surprise and delight visitors
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