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Location of the North Coast bioregion within Australia.

The North Coast refers to the region adjoining the Pacific Ocean in the north-eastern part of the State of New South Wales, Australia. The North Coast region is traversed by the Pacific Highway and the North Coast Line which links Sydney to Brisbane in Queensland. The North Coast has a mild, sub-tropical climate. Major towns on the North Coast include:

Northern Rivers

The Northern Rivers region is a sub-region of the North Coast, being the area between the Pacific Ocean, the eastern escarpment of the Northern Tablelands (New England) and Queensland in the valleys of the Clarence River, Richmond River and Tweed River. It has a sub-tropical climate.

The region takes in the local council areas of Richmond Valley, Lismore City, Ballina Shire, Byron Shire, and Tweed Shire.

The Northern Rivers region is traversed by the Pacific Highway, Bruxner Highway, Summerland Way and the North Coast Line which links Sydney to Brisbane in Queensland.

Major towns

Major towns on the North Coast include:

Smaller towns

Smaller towns on the North Coast include: