Casino is the gateway to many of the region's wilderness retreats.
It's also a primary stopover on the Summerland Way, the alternative inland route between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour. If Kyogle is the gateway to the rainforests, then Casino is the gateway to many of the region's wilderness retreats, and the national parks of the northern tablelands, via the Great Dividing Range to the west. It's also a primary stopover on the Summerland Way, the alternative inland route between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour. Strategically located at the junction of the Bruxner Highway and Summerland Way and sitting astride the upper reaches of the Richmond River, Casino is the rail and freight hub for the far north coast of New South Wales, and best known as a beef production and agricultural centre. The annual Casino Beef Week in late May, is one of the premier pastoral events on the Australian livestock calendar, with exhibitors from all over eastern Australia attending.