Lismore

　　    Lismore is situated in the northeast of New South Wales, Australia, and is a town with a subtropical climate, making it one of the key coastal towns on Australia’s eastern seaboard. It is a well-known university town, home to the main campus of Southern Cross University — one of Australia’s top seven higher education institutions for distance learning.

　　    Lismore serves as an important commercial, cultural, and administrative hub in northern New South Wales. It boasts a vibrant and dynamic cultural life that has attracted numerous artists and performers to live and study here. The Richmond River Historical Society Museum houses outstanding historical photographs, colonial cedar furniture, and Aboriginal handicrafts. Lismore has several popular restaurants, with the “20,000 cows restaurant” on Bridge Street being an excellent choice, while Fire in the Belly, a pizza restaurant, won the prestigious “Best Pizza in Australia” award in 2006.

　　    Lismore     Must-visit reason: A renowned subtropical town in Australia     Continent: Oceania     Country/Region: Australia     State/Province: New South Wales     City: Lismore