The latest edition of the Discover Richmond Valley Visitor Guide, containing information on everything from festivals and events, interesting places to visit, spectacular national parks, reserves, rivers and beaches, exciting adventure activities, to places to stay, eat, shop, is making its way to visitor information centres and tourism-related organisations throughout NSW and South-East Queensland.
The Discover Richmond Valley Visitor Guide, designed to unlock the treasures of our vibrant community, is produced in full colour in an A5, magazine-style format, with 10,000 copies printed and distributed.
The guide is also available online in an accessible e-magazine format on the Discover Richmond Valley website.
Key features of the Discover Richmond Valley Visitor Guide include:
- Curated experiences: Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, an outdoor enthusiast, or an art aficionado, the guide offers tailored itineraries to suit every taste and interest.
- Hidden gems: Venture off the beaten path and discover the lesser-known gems which make the Richmond Valley truly unique. From charming local cafes to secluded hiking trails, there’s always something new to explore.
- Insider recommendations: Benefit from insider recommendations from locals who know the ins and outs of the Valley’s best-kept secrets.
In line with other North Coast local government areas, the Richmond Valley visitor economy has been growing incrementally over the past five years. Tourism is estimated to contribute $78 million direct visitor expenditure to the Richmond Valley visitor economy per year. Domestic daytrips account for 59 percent of visitors to the region, and domestic overnight visitors account for 40 percent of visitors.
Increasing direct visitor expenditure and overnight visitation is, therefore, important to growing the area’s visitor economy.
Richmond Valley Council’s Director Community Service Delivery Angela Jones said the visitor guide was a “must have” for visitors.
“Our goal with the new Discover Richmond Valley Visitor Guide is to provide visitors with an authentic experience which goes beyond the traditional tourist trail,” Ms Jones said.
“We want visitors to feel like locals, uncovering the hidden gems and secret spots which make our beautiful Valley so special.”
For copies of the Discover Richmond Valley Visitor Guide, contact the Casino, Evans Head and Woodburn visitor information centres at tourism@richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au