Nimbin Travel Guide

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Pro

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 You Are Sure Of a "High Time" 


Con

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 Be careful on small narrow roads. 


In a nutshell

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 if your into natural your into Nimbin. 

 

Explore Nimbin

Things to Do  

Nimbin Hotel

Nimbin Hotel, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  We did not stay in the hotel or go inside for a drink, but it looked so good I thought I should take a photo. 

School of Arts

School of Arts, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  On the main street is the School of Arts established in 1904. Spend 5 minutes to browse through the local arts and crafts. 

Drug Info Centre

Drug Info Centre, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  Nimbin does not shirk its social responsibility and provides a centre for people who wish to obtain advice. 

Aboriginal Art & Culture

Aboriginal Art & Culture, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  Walking through the town you will see many structures, monuments, buildings etc recognising the traditional Aboriginal owners of these lands. The Aboriginals have a distinct culture which is on display at their theatre where regular performances are scheduled. Their painting... 

'Happy High Herbs" For Fresh Weed

'Happy High Herbs" For Fresh Weed, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  One of the most visited shops on main street, due to the consistent quality of product this shop has brisk trade and " never loses a customer". Browsing is invited, shoplifters will be prosecuted. 

Walk The Main Street, Enjoy The Artwork

Walk The Main Street, Enjoy The Artwork, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  Every building in the main street has been decorated, some represent the alternative lifestyle of the "hippies", others represent the local Aboriginal Community's culture. It is worth taking time to absob the meaning of the scene, cast your mind back to the "Hippy 70's", or... 

Nightcap National Park

Nightcap National Park, Nimbin

 didgeridorien Says:  This is on the World Heritage List. My tour went to it on the way back to Byron Bay. We visited the beautiful Minyon Falls and saw cookaburra's. 

Restaurants  

hummingbird bistro: amazing creative food

hummingbird bistro: amazing creative food, Nimbin

 haviana Says:  myself and my friends have travelled extensively and can honestly say we were knocked out by the food here, my meal was one of the most delicious fresh and balanced meals i have had anywhere and is one of my fondest memories of my most recent trip to australia. very rarley... 

???: Lental & Vege Burgers

???: Lental & Vege Burgers, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  This cafe was in the middle of town and had a nice verandah overlooking the valley below, a fantastic view. We had a late lunch and the food was excellent, all locally produced and you could taste the difference. 

The Rainbow Cafe: A Cutural initiation

The Rainbow Cafe: A Cutural initiation, Nimbin

 Intrepidduck Says:  One hasn't been to Nimbin if they haven't ventured inside the Rainbow Cafe. This establishment has been running on and off for the past 25 years or so and is one of the village's social hubs. Here, while illegal in Australia, the discreet partaking in the smoking of cannabis... 

Transportation  

Jim's Alternative Tours
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This is a tour going from Byron Bay to Nimbin and back. The tour operator plays music that goes with the landscape you're driving thru. So when the road is making a lot of twists and you're going up and downhill a lot, you get a really exciting tune. The tour operator also tells you funny stories about the stoned people he brings back from Nimbin. It's a great tour to go on.

Written Mar 9, 2006

Phone: +61 (0) 2 6685 7720

Website: www.jimsalternativetours.com

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Shopping  

Shops Everywhere, You will Find Something
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Many of the shops along the main street retail locally made arts and crafts, locally grown products including fruit and vegetables and many other local items. It is a great way to amuse yourself for an hour or so. You can also find some excellent Aboriginal paintings by local artists.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Main Street, Nimbin

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Local Customs  

Monuments

Monuments, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  I do not know much about these, but they are located in a park next to the Nimbin Regional Gallery. I would think they are local works. 

Wall Painting

Wall Painting, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  The town buildings are decorated by local artists, most following a theme from the past whether it be the recent " Hippy Communes" or the thousands of years old culture and traditions of the local Aboriginals, the traditional land owners. 

Nimbin Revisited - The Dog High Jump

Nimbin Revisited - The Dog High Jump, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  One of the biggest events of the year, not only do the residents "go high" the dogs jump high. Bring your dog and enjoy him going high. 

Be In Another World, Nimbin "Hemp Embassy"

Be In Another World, Nimbin "Hemp Embassy", Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  The boom years of the Hippy Cultivation of Nimbin was during the 1970's when communes were estabilished along the hills and valley enclosed by the subtropical rainforrest. Life was a buzz for the alternative people and there was plenty of "dope" for all. Many hippies remain... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Enjoy the Countryside

Enjoy the Countryside, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  The district is surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful subtropical rainforest waiting for you to hike a trail, enjoy the animals, the clean air and beautiful sun. 

Views Over The Valley Onto The Rainforest

Views Over The Valley Onto The Rainforest, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  We drove through the town to the hill less than 3 minutes from town. Here we had a magnificent view over the valley onto the mist covered rainforest. On a sunny day this view would be magnificent. 

Favorites  

Northern Rivers Region - Map

Northern Rivers Region - Map, Nimbin

 Mikebb Says:  Hopefully the map of the Northern Rivers Region will assist you in finding where Nimbin is located. It is not far from many regional towns and for anyony travelling in this area it is worth the effort to visit this character town.Nimbin is located to the right of Kyogle on... 

Views of the bush

Views of the bush, Nimbin

 aussirose Says:  Here's one of the first pix I took of our view at Robbs Farm community. It was so peaceful :o) 

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