This May, the Carbon Farming Industry Forum returns—this time to Lennox Head, NSW.
But this isn’t just a change of scenery. Lennox Head places us in the heart of one of Australia’s most active regions for community-led sustainability, restoration, and ecological care.
This forum brings together the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of land, climate, and community—grounded in place, not just conversation.
And Lennox Head, a region known for both leadership and resilience, brings it together.
In the face of recent climate and environmental challenges, this forum is a chance to listen, learn, and stand alongside a region leading with care.
📍 Why Here?
We’re not just talking about regeneration—we’re embedding it in the forum itself:
– site visits to local initiatives
– conversations grounded in place
– and a region that’s living the values we’re here to advance
This is a region where regeneration is more than a goal—it’s an ongoing commitment.
Nature Worth Noticing
Lennox Head offers time to connect with the natural environment beyond the forum itself. These landscapes offer perspective, pause, and purpose:
- Seven Mile Beach – A peaceful coastal stretch ideal for walking, swimming, or surfing
- Pat Morton Lookout – Panoramic coastal views and humpback whale sightings in May
- Lake Ainsworth – A freshwater tea tree-stained lake surrounded by paperbarks
- Boulder Beach – A rocky shoreline perfect for tide-pooling, photography, or quiet reflection
- Coastal Fontainea Habitat – Remnant rainforest home to Fontainea oraria, a critically endangered plant species found only here
On Bundjalung Country
Lennox Head sits on Bundjalung Country, where First Nations peoples maintain a deep connection to land and culture.
During your visit, there are opportunities to respectfully engage with Aboriginal-led experiences that share local cultural knowledge and relationships with Country:
- Aboriginal Cultural Concepts – Guided cultural experiences led by Bundjalung Elders in the Ballina and Byron regions
- Explore Byron Bay – Cultural walks guided by Delta Kay, an Arakwal Bundjalung woman, sharing stories, bush foods, and language
- Half-Day Indigenous Walk with Kris Cook – A 13km guided walk from Ballina to Lennox exploring wetlands, dunes, bush foods, and local stories
- Bundjalung Cultural Experience – Workshops and storytelling grounded in place and community
Where to Eat & Drink
Whether you’re meeting over coffee or taking a moment to reset, Lennox offers great food and warm spaces to connect:
- The Point Café – Beachside coffee and casual breakfasts
- Kiosk Lennox – Laid-back eats and drinks right near the surf
- Shelter – Seasonal, ethically sourced dining with ocean views
- Quattro – Mediterranean-inspired meals made with local produce
- Papaya – Wholefood breakfasts, raw treats, and smoothies
- Shorty’s – Relaxed local venue for dinner and cocktails
- Seed & Husk – Plant-based dishes, smoothies, and sweet treats
- Chido Cantina – Mexican-inspired meals, cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere
Local Action in Practice
The Northern Rivers region is built on a culture of community-led sustainability. Lennox Head reflects this through a range of inspiring local initiatives:
- Reforest Now, Bangalow Koalas & Friends of the Koala – Grassroots organisations restoring ecosystems, protecting wildlife, and creating biodiversity corridors
- Lennox Community Gardens – A communal space for local food, seed sharing, and sustainable gardening
- Lennox Art Collective – A gallery and artist-run space showcasing local work, often with themes of nature and community
Low-impact local businesses & markets:
- Collective Autonomy – Ethical, locally made gifts
- Inside Out EcoCleaning Co. – Eco-conscious home and business cleaning
- Hemp Sheet Studios – Sustainable bedding made in Lennox
- Khanun by Mimi – Upcycled fashion from vintage textiles
- Lennox Head Community Market & Ballina Farmers Market – Local food, craft, and community connection
🗓 Forum Details
📅 Main Program – 7–8 May 2025
🌱 Site Visits – 6 May 2025
📍 Location – Lennox Head Cultural Centre, NSW
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Lennox Head—a place where conversations meet Country, and climate action takes root.
Let us know if you’re staying longer—we’ll be sharing more local recommendations soon.
