We started in Tweed Heads and it took us 5 days to ride to Woolgoolga, probably averaging about 80 or 90 km per day. For most of the trip we were able to take little-used back roads. If you're thinking of doing this ride, avoid the highway, especially the single-carriageway parts.
Northern Rivers
![The route](/_media/ext/cycle-tours/northern-rivers/th-w.gif)
![Trevor and Bob](/_media/ext/cycle-tours/northern-rivers/northern-rivers-01-2x.jpg)
... Bob the trailer, that is. This is the kitchen area at the slightly feral macadamia plantation near Murwillumbah where we camped on the first night.
![Lookout near Murwillumbah](/_media/ext/cycle-tours/northern-rivers/northern-rivers-02-2x.jpg)
Late morning on day two. From left to right we see Sue (chief ride planner), Bob (the other Bob - not the trailer), and Trevor (just the one). It's really hilly around here, so be prepared to travel a fair bit slower than average. It's very picturesque though.
![Leaving the lookout](/_media/ext/cycle-tours/northern-rivers/northern-rivers-06-2x.jpg)
Trevor, Moulton and Bob-trailer in action.
![Day three](/_media/ext/cycle-tours/northern-rivers/northern-rivers-08-2x.jpg)
Somewhere south of Alstonville. Still very pretty, but getting less hilly.
![Field of beans](/_media/ext/cycle-tours/northern-rivers/northern-rivers-12-2x.jpg)
Not far from Coraki. Looks like they grow 3 things around here - sugarcane, soy beans (pictured) and tea tree (for oil, just up the road).
![Forest Glen Organic Farm](/_media/ext/cycle-tours/northern-rivers/northern-rivers-13-2x.jpg)
Sort of in the middle of nowhere (between Coraki and Whiporie), but a great spot to camp. See the Forest Glen Organic Farm website for details.
![To Woolgoolga](/_media/ext/cycle-tours/northern-rivers/northern-rivers-16-2x.jpg)
The final stretch - across the range between Glenreagh and Woolgoolga.