The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a sunny 27-degree day for Christmas Day 2024. We couldn't ask for better weather.

The Bureau then says temperatures will ramp up into the 30's before some potential rain days from Saturday afternoon.

To escape the heat, people who have remained in Lismore over the holidays usually look for some water activities to stay cool.

Besides a short drive to the beach, GSAC and the Memorial Baths will be open during the non-public holiday days.

Lismore City Council has said:

Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC)

Open throughout the Christmas period, excluding public holidays. Closures include:

- Wednesday, 25 December

- Thursday, 26 December

- Sunday, 29 December

- Wednesday, 1 January

Lismore Memorial Baths

Open over the Christmas break, excluding public holidays. Closures include:

- Wednesday, 25 December

- Thursday, 26 December

- Wednesday, 1 January

Other council facilities include:

Libraries

Both Lismore and Goonellabah Libraries are closed, and will reopen on Thursday, 2 January at 9.30am.

Lismore Regional Gallery

The gallery is closed for Christmas and Boxing Day. It will be open on Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28, then close until Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre, Nimbin Transfer Station and Lismore Revolve Shop

Open throughout the Christmas break, excluding public holidays. These facilities will be closed on the following dates:

- Wednesday, 25 December

- Thursday, 26 December

- Wednesday, 1 January

Please note: The Lismore Revolve Shop will also be closed on Saturday, 28 December.

Waste collection will continue, with pickups starting at 2.15am on Christmas morning, allowing drivers to spend the day with their families and friends.

Corporate Centre

The corporate centre is closed, and will reopen at 8.30am on Thursday, 2 January.