Casino NSW 2470
(Pop 11 000)
Pic: Barker Street, Casino
Casino, on the Summerland Way (the alternative inland route between Brisbane & Coffs Harbour) is 726 km north of Sydney. Original inhabitants were the Bundjalung Aborigines and an early vast cattle station named 'Cassino' (after the beautiful Italian town of Monte Cassino) resulted in the town's name. Today Casino is the rail and freight hub for the Far North Coast and noted for its beef & agriculture industries.
Accommodation:
Casino has four motels, 5 hotels and 2 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: Centre St. Tel (02) 6662 3566.
Airport:
Casino Airport, Casino Road (3.5 km s-e of CBD).
Hospital:
Casino Memorial Hospital, Hotham St. Tel (02) 6662 2111.

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