River Paddle — RiverFest Closing Event, Lismore.

SAT 24 October, Riverside Park, Lismore

River Paddle — RiverFest Closing Event

Two canoe tours will be paddling up river to explore from the water the incredible work over many years of riverbank plantings, as well as the work of the current Rainforest to Rivers project.

Paddle 1 – leaves at 11.30am – limited places BOOK NOW

Paddle 2 – leaves at 1pm – lmited places – BOOK NOW

After your paddle grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and settle in for an afternoon of riverside music as Richmond RiverFest wraps up for another year.

However you spend it, paddling, picnicking, weaving or just soaking up the last of the festival, come mark the end of a month on the river with the community that made it happen.

Richmond RiverFest and Partners acknowledge and pay respects to the Elders and Custodians of Widjabal Wia-bal Country and recognises their ongoing, deep connection to the lands and waters.

This event is presented by the Richmond Riverkeeper with support fromLismore Council, Rous County Council and Jagun Alliance.

Richmond RiverFest 2026 has been made possible with support from the Australian Government and North Coast Regional Landcare Network through the Caring for Catchments project.

Our Partners

Richmond RiverFest has been made possible by the incredible collaboration of numerous organisations, demonstrating a strong, united commitment to restoring the health of the Richmond River catchment. The Richmond Riverkeeper is proud to partner with the following organisations: Ballina Shire Council, NSW Government, Jagun Alliance, Lismore City Council, Northern Rivers Healing Hub, OzFish Unlimited; Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare Network, BushFruits Landcare, Wilsons River Landcare, Richmond Landcare Inc., Wardell Core, Namabunda Farm, Southern Cross University, Revive the Northern Rivers, Rous County Council, Richmond Valley Council, Living Lab Northern Rivers, Positive Change for Marine Life, and the newly formed Brunswick Riverkeepers.

The lands and waterways of the Richmond Catchment and beyond, are the unceded territories of the peoples of the Bundjalung and Githabul Nations. We pay our respects to their Ancestors, who cared for Country since time began, and to all communities of the Bundjalung and Githabul Nations, to all Traditional Custodians, who continue to speak and care for their Country and Water.

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