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Hotels in Goonellabah, New South Wales

Towns and suburbs close to Goonellabah | Hotels in Goonellabah
Towns and suburbs close to Goonellabah | Hotels in Goonellabah

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Ballina Road (On the Lismore-Ballina Road)
Goonellabah,
NSW

Goonellabah Tavern

Information on Goonellabah,

Goonellabah is the eastern suburb of Lismore, New South Wales, located on the Bruxner Highway and situated on a ridge five kilometres east of Lismore's centre. The name is an Aboriginal word meaning "native coral tree." The area offers spectacular views from the northern side of the ridge out to the Nightcap Ranges and is the fastest growing area of Lismore with a thriving community and shopping centre precinct.

At the 2021 census, Goonellabah had a population of 13,351, with various sporting teams competing in local competitions including football, cricket, hockey, and tennis.

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Public transport connects Goonellabah to Lismore via Ballina Buslines, with hourly bus services operating daily between Rous Road Shopping Centre and Lismore Square. The journey to Lismore city centre takes approximately 5 minutes by taxi. The suburb sits directly on the Bruxner Highway, providing easy road access.

The location offers convenient access to the broader Northern Rivers region, with sealed roads connecting to Ballina, Byron Bay (30 minutes to iconic coastlines), and surrounding national parks.

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