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	The Northern Rivers district of New South Wales represents the southern boundary of Australia's commercial cane growing belt. Unlike their tropical counterparts in the north, these mills process a two year cane crop, necessitating unique agricultural cycles and milling practices. The region is defined by the historic operations of the [[NSW Sugar Milling Cooperative]] (trading as [[Sunshine Sugar]]), which has diversified into refining and renewable energy to maintain viability in a changing market.<ref name="SunshineHistory">Sunshine Sugar. "History of the NSW Sugar Industry". https://www.nswsugar.com.au/history</ref>		The Northern Rivers district of New South Wales represents the southern boundary of Australia's commercial cane growing belt. Unlike their tropical counterparts in the north, these mills process a two year cane crop, necessitating unique agricultural cycles and milling practices. The region is defined by the historic operations of the [[NSW Sugar Milling Cooperative]] (trading as [[Sunshine Sugar]]), which has diversified into refining and renewable energy to maintain viability in a changing market.<ref name="SunshineHistory">Sunshine Sugar. "History of the NSW Sugar Industry". https://www.nswsugar.com.au/history</ref>

	~~== Self-Drive Heritage Tours ==~~
	Experience the "River Mills" of the south. This route follows the Pacific Highway through the lush floodplains of the Northern Rivers, crossing the Clarence, Richmond, and Tweed rivers. These tours showcase the unique river transport legacy of the New South Wales industry and the distinct two year cropping rotation.

	~~=== Southbound Tour ===~~

	~~=== Northbound Tour ===~~

	=== [[Harwood Mill]] ===		=== [[Harwood Mill]] ===

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	The Northern Rivers district of New South Wales ~~and the Woongoolba region of South East Queensland represent~~ the southern boundary of Australia's commercial cane growing belt. Unlike their tropical counterparts in the north, these mills process a two year cane crop, necessitating unique agricultural cycles and milling practices. The region is defined by the historic operations of the [[NSW Sugar Milling Cooperative]] (trading as [[Sunshine Sugar]]) ~~and the independent, family owned [[Rocky Point Mill]]. While the industry here underwent significant consolidation in the early 20th century~~, ~~the remaining factories have~~ diversified into refining and renewable energy to maintain viability.<ref name="SunshineHistory">Sunshine Sugar. "History of the NSW Sugar Industry". https://www.nswsugar.com.au/history</ref>		The Northern Rivers district of New South Wales represents the southern boundary of Australia's commercial cane growing belt. Unlike their tropical counterparts in the north, these mills process a two year cane crop, necessitating unique agricultural cycles and milling practices. The region is defined by the historic operations of the [[NSW Sugar Milling Cooperative]] (trading as [[Sunshine Sugar]]), which has diversified into refining and renewable energy to maintain viability in a changing market.<ref name="SunshineHistory">Sunshine Sugar. "History of the NSW Sugar Industry". https://www.nswsugar.com.au/history</ref>

	== Self-Drive Heritage Tours ==		== Self-Drive Heritage Tours ==
	Experience the "River Mills" of the south. This route follows the Pacific Highway through the lush floodplains of the Northern Rivers, crossing the Clarence, Richmond, and Tweed rivers ~~before terminating at the historic Woongoolba district~~. These tours showcase the unique river transport legacy of the New South Wales industry and the distinct two year cropping rotation.		Experience the "River Mills" of the south. This route follows the Pacific Highway through the lush floodplains of the Northern Rivers, crossing the Clarence, Richmond, and Tweed rivers. These tours showcase the unique river transport legacy of the New South Wales industry and the distinct two year cropping rotation.

	=== Southbound Tour ===		=== Southbound Tour ===

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	=== [[Condong Mill]] ===		=== [[Condong Mill]] ===
	Situated on the banks of the [[Tweed River]] near [[Murwillumbah]], Condong Mill was established by CSR in 1880. It processes cane from the Tweed Valley and plays a critical role in the local green energy grid through the Cape Byron Power cogeneration facility. The mill is also known for its historical use of river barges for cane transport, a practice that defined its early operations.<ref name="CapeByron">Cape Byron Power. "Condong Cogeneration Project".</ref>		Situated on the banks of the [[Tweed River]] near [[Murwillumbah]], Condong Mill was established by CSR in 1880. It processes cane from the Tweed Valley and plays a critical role in the local green energy grid through the Cape Byron Power cogeneration facility. The mill is also known for its historical use of river barges for cane transport, a practice that defined its early operations.<ref name="CapeByron">Cape Byron Power. "Condong Cogeneration Project".</ref>

	~~=== [[Rocky Point Mill]] ===~~
	Located in the Woongoolba district near [[Beenleigh]], Rocky Point is unique as the only independently owned and operated sugar mill remaining in Australia. Established by the Heck family in 1878, it processes cane from the expanding urban fringe between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The mill has been a pioneer in the production of green power and continues to operate under the stewardship of the Heck Group.<ref name="HeckRockyPoint">Heck Group. "Our History: Rocky Point". http://www.heckgroup.com.au/</ref>

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	Milling ~~areas~~ in Northern New South Wales		The Northern Rivers district of New South Wales and the Woongoolba region of South East Queensland represent the southern boundary of Australia's commercial cane growing belt. Unlike their tropical counterparts in the north, these mills process a two year cane crop, necessitating unique agricultural cycles and milling practices. The region is defined by the historic operations of the [[NSW Sugar Milling Cooperative]] (trading as [[Sunshine Sugar]]) and the independent, family owned [[Rocky Point Mill]]. While the industry here underwent significant consolidation in the early 20th century, the remaining factories have diversified into refining and renewable energy to maintain viability.<ref name="SunshineHistory">Sunshine Sugar. "History of the NSW Sugar Industry". https://www.nswsugar.com.au/history</ref>

			== Self-Drive Heritage Tours ==
			Experience the "River Mills" of the south. This route follows the Pacific Highway through the lush floodplains of the Northern Rivers, crossing the Clarence, Richmond, and Tweed rivers before terminating at the historic Woongoolba district. These tours showcase the unique river transport legacy of the New South Wales industry and the distinct two year cropping rotation.

			=== Southbound Tour ===

			=== Northbound Tour ===

			=== [[Harwood Mill]] ===
			Located on the [[Clarence River]] at Harwood Island, this facility holds the distinction of being the longest continuous operating sugar mill in Australia, having commenced crushing in 1874. Originally established by the [[Colonial Sugar Refining Company]] (CSR), it was purchased by the local growers cooperative in 1978. Today, it operates as a joint venture with the [[Manildra Group]] and features a collocated refinery that supplies sugar to the domestic food and beverage manufacturing sector.<ref name="ManildraHarwood">Manildra Harwood Sugars. "Harwood Refinery Operations".</ref>

			=== [[Broadwater Mill]] ===
			Commissioned in 1881, Broadwater Mill processes cane from the rich floodplains of the [[Richmond River]] valley. Like its sister mills in the Sunshine Sugar group, it is largely energy self sufficient, utilising a modern cogeneration plant fuelled by cane fibre (bagasse) and camphor laurel timber waste. It serves as the economic hub for the mid North Coast cane growers.

			=== [[Condong Mill]] ===
			Situated on the banks of the [[Tweed River]] near [[Murwillumbah]], Condong Mill was established by CSR in 1880. It processes cane from the Tweed Valley and plays a critical role in the local green energy grid through the Cape Byron Power cogeneration facility. The mill is also known for its historical use of river barges for cane transport, a practice that defined its early operations.<ref name="CapeByron">Cape Byron Power. "Condong Cogeneration Project".</ref>

			=== [[Rocky Point Mill]] ===
			Located in the Woongoolba district near [[Beenleigh]], Rocky Point is unique as the only independently owned and operated sugar mill remaining in Australia. Established by the Heck family in 1878, it processes cane from the expanding urban fringe between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The mill has been a pioneer in the production of green power and continues to operate under the stewardship of the Heck Group.<ref name="HeckRockyPoint">Heck Group. "Our History: Rocky Point". http://www.heckgroup.com.au/</ref>

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