2) Continue past the Byron Bay exit for approximately 2km to the Bangalow exit. Take this exit and continue on to the roundabout at the top of the hill in Bangalow (just over the bridge) and turn right towards Lismore.
3)Drive for approximately 14.6km to Clunes. Just after entering the village of Clunes, at the top of the hill, turn right towards Dunoon and The Channon. Continue to follow the signs towards Dunoon and The Channon.
4) Turn right onto The Channon Road at the sign for “The Channon” and continue driving until you reach the village. Carry on past The Channon Tavern and take the first left onto Koonorigan Road.
5) Continue over the bridge and at the fork in the road keep to the left. You will then move onto Pinchin Road which is a gravel road. The farm entry is the first driveway on the left at 1158 Pinchin Road. There is a sign labeled “Permaculture Research Institute” at the entrance to the driveway.
There are limited services from Casino to:
Brisbane – 2.5hrs
Sydney – 12hrs
A couple of bus companies leave from Brisbane and make several stops on route:
Gold Coast (inc.airports)
Murwillumbah
Byron Bay
Some buses travelling to Brisbane and beyond from Sydney stop off at Lismore. Several major stops on route include:
Newcastle
Port Macquarie
Coff’s Harbour
Greyhound bus does not visit Lismore, but it does make a stop in Byron Bay.
Two different bus companies connect nearby towns to Lismore:
Grafton
Casino
Brunswick Heads
Kyogle
Ballina
Bayron Bay
If you tell the friendly bus driver you are going to the Permaculture Farm he will show you where to swap buses so you can get dropped off right outside the front of the farm. Otherwise it is a 20-30minute walk from the Tavern pub to Zaytuna Farm.
For the return trip back to Lismore, you will need to hail the bus which will stop near The Tavern pub.
NB During school holidays the bus will depart for Lismore from The Channon general store/post office.
For assistance with you can contact the bus company directly:
M & C Quinn Buses
777 Pinchins Road, Goolmangar, NSW 2480
Phone +61 (0)266 282 137 or Send Mail
There is one Saturday service departing from the Lismore Transit Center (Corner of Molesworth Street) to The Channon. It is a mail run, done in a car. Departing Lismore at 5.55 am. This service will take limited passengers if the driver is notified the night before:
Call Michael +61 (0)427 282 138 or call Cathy +61 (0)428 282 137
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone +61 (0)266 212 618 or Send Mail or visit their website
The approximate cost of a taxi from Lismore to The Channon is $75 AUD.
The closest airport is located in Lismore and is serviced by ReX (Regional Express) Airlines. Other regional airports with reasonable access to Zaytuna Farm include Coolangatta and Ballina.
Brisbane Airport is the closest major international airport.
Lismore (LSY) 25km
Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 52km
Coolangatta/Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 100km
Xcede Airport Transfers will run services from all airports within the region.
Phone +61 (0)266 544 476 or Send Mail to arrange a shuttle bus.