Nimbin
During the Mardi Grass 2010
About the Nimbin Area
Nimbin Street
Nimbin was a small dairy town which boomed in 1973 after the Aquarius Festival.
The Festival changed the face of Nimbin completely. Many people stayed on and others moved into the area. The town and surrounds is now home to several thousand people.
The art and craft scene is very well established and Nimbin is well known for it's extraordinary display of paintings and crafts.
You will be amazed by the colourful township, with many buildings painted, as well as woodcarvings and sculptures.
The area has its own museum telling the history of the area, as well as the popular Djanbung Gardens and the Hemp Embassy as well as other attractions.
Festivals and nightlife should not be missed in Nimbin as it is always a night to remember, food and accommodation are good too.
Byron is a great place from which to get to Nimbin, with daily shuttle buses running
The Channon
The Channon
This pretty village is set among hills draped in tranquil subtropical rainforests. On the second Sunday of each month, The Channon comes to life for its big, bold and funky craft market. Up to 10,000 people pour into the village to enjoy wonderful home–made cuisine and hand crafted goods, be entertained by buskers and to soak up the colour and energy.
With up to 250 stalls, the markets are one of the biggest and most popular in regional New South Wales. The heritage listed Channon Tavern offers a traditional counter lunch, a refreshing drink or hearty dinner. Once a butter factory, the Tavern has been transformed into a funky pub where locals and visitors mix.
Protestors Falls
Jacarandas in bloom at The Channon is at the doorstep of the World Heritage–listed Nightcap National Park and the spectacular Protestors Falls. Travel 15 kilometres along Terania Creek Road to Nightcap National Park, and walk the gorgeous rainforest trail to Protestors Falls.
Set amidst beautiful rainforest, the falls were named after the protestors whose anti–logging campaign in the late 1970s and early 1980s led to the declaration of the National Park in 1983.
Opera at the ChannonNow a yearly tradition, Opera at The Channon is a black tie event attracting visitors from all over the country. Guests enjoy fine food and wine in the picturesque country setting then relax for an afternoon with some of Australia’s finest operatic talent in the natural amphitheatre of Coronation Park.
