Area Hotlist — Richmond Valley - Coastal NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Richmond Valley - Coastal area
Area Hotlist — Richmond Valley – Coastal
Byron Bay
Australia’s bohemian-lux capital blends world-class surf, farm-to-table dining and a lighthouse-crowned headland where dawn yogis greet the nation’s first sunrise. Festivals, boutique resorts and a 35-minute airport run keep holiday energy—and short-stay returns—buzzing year-round.
Brunswick Heads
Riverside pub, vintage picture house and a timber-truss bridge to sparkling Torakina Beach give “Bruns” a nostalgic seaside charm. Kayak hires, monthly markets and family-friendly flats attract laid-back buyers ten minutes north of Byron.
Tallow Beach
Six kilometres of wild sand running from Cape Byron to Broken Head Nature Reserve. Experienced surfers hunt hollow banks while walkers spot sea eagles and wallabies— all minutes from Suffolk Park cafés yet blissfully crowd-free.
Richmond River
Tidal waterway winding past Ballina’s harbour, lined with fishing jetties, houseboat moorings and mangrove-edged cycleways. Sunset cruises, dolphin sightings and riverside dining at Fawcett Wharf add daily-holiday appeal for nearby homes.
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
Daily jet flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane whisk residents to capital-city meetings in under 90 minutes. Compact terminals, quick luggage turnarounds and plentiful parking make fly-in weekends and FIFO contracts a breeze.
South Golden Beach
Sleepy coastal hamlet with dog-friendly dunes, morning farmers stalls and a single-origin coffee caravan that’s become an institution. Locals ride bikes to tidal creeks or dash five minutes to the M1 for city commutes.
North Creek
Glass-calm estuary looping behind Ballina’s beaches, perfect for stand-up-paddle dawn sessions or kid-safe swims. A flat foreshore path links playgrounds and cafés, turning school-run chaos into scooter-friendly cruisiness.
Seven Mile Beach
Lennox Head’s sweeping arc hosts sand-bar barrels, hang-glider launches and dog-friendly sunrise strolls. A shared path and lake-view eateries make weekends feel like a long-board film set 20 minutes from Ballina offices.
Belongil Beach
North of Byron’s main strip, Belongil offers off-leash sands, laid-back beach shacks and a crowd-free shore-break. Locals wander barefoot to wood-fired pizza vans and sunset drum circles—tourist energy minus the traffic.
Lismore Base Hospital
Upgraded teaching hospital with new cardiac cath lab, helipad and university-run research hub. Four-star rural doctors training and 24-hour ED underpin steady rental demand across hinterland villages within a 30-minute radius.
Byron Airport (Tyagarah)
Grass-strip airfield five minutes north of town hosting sky-diving, scenic flights and light-plane hangars. Quick private charters and helicopter transfers keep celeb sightings and luxe-wedding arrivals a local norm.
Shaws Bay
Tidal lagoon beside Ballina’s break-wall famed for calm paddling, floating-bar pontoons and waterfront hotel sunsets. A new boardwalk and seafood kiosk make after-work swims an easy 15-minute detour.
Angels Beach
Locals-only stretch in East Ballina offering mellow peaks, dog-friendly zones and lookout platforms ideal for winter whale-spotting. A breezy cycle path links straight to Shelly and Lighthouse Beaches for café rewards.
Nightcap National Park
UNESCO-listed rainforest where ancient Antarctic beech, glow-worm gullies and lyrebird song create a Jurassic soundtrack. Hike the protest-trail history, cool off beneath waterfalls, then brunch in nearby hinterland villages.
Clarkes Beach
Sheltered curve between Main Beach and The Pass offering gentle sandbar waves, learn-to-surf vans and afternoon northerly protection. Families snag beachfront holiday lets, knowing coffee and markets are a flip-flop stroll away.
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Australia’s eastern-most point dishes sunrise panoramas, humpback highway viewing and Instagram-famous coastal walks. A heritage tea-room fuels hikers who tackle the 3.7-km loop from Clarkes via Wategos headlands.
Minyon Falls (Nightcap NP)
Over 100 metres of rainforest plunge viewed from a newly cantilevered lookout. Adventurous locals tackle the 7-km loop to the cool plunge pool below before refuelling at Federal’s farmhouse bakery.
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
Mullumbimby’s hill-top sanctuary showcases the southern hemisphere’s largest amethyst geodes, a labyrinth and daily sound-healing sessions. Visitors sip chai among lotus ponds, then browse hinterland produce stalls on the drive home.
The Pass Surf Break
Iconic right-hander peeling beneath Fisherman’s Lookout stairs. Dawn line-ups mix world champs with retro-loggers, while snorkellers scout sea turtles around the rocky groynes— all walking distance from Main Beach bars.
Lake Ainsworth
Tea-tree-tinted freshwater lake behind Lennox dunes ideal for sailing lessons, SUP yoga and shady picnics. The refurbished foreshore boasts BBQ decks, cycle paths and a crisp-water rinse after salty Seven Mile sessions.