About Nimbin
The Village of Nimbin is situated in a valley in the sub tropical North East corner of NSW. Local attractions are the colourful painted shops, murals, sculptures, arts and market. Surrounding region consists of National Parks of local native fauna and flora from the mountains to the most easterly point of the Australian coast.
The original tribal people were the Widgibal clan of the Bundjalung. Nimbin was an important site for male initiation. The land was considered sacred. During the 1800’s pioneer European settlers cleared land for the timber industry and began farming bananas and dairy mainly. The land provided families with homes, food, employment and community.
The 2nd wave of settlers came in the 1970’s with ideas of, alternative home building, organic growing and farming, solar, wind and water power development and the creation of land co-operatives with a blend of ‘new age’ spiritual and tribal. 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.
Today Nimbin is a vibrant community reflecting the past and
celebrating the future as a sustainable culture. 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 buses running.
The original tribal people were the Widgibal clan of the Bundjalung. Nimbin was an important site for male initiation. The land was considered sacred. During the 1800’s pioneer European settlers cleared land for the timber industry and began farming bananas and dairy mainly. The land provided families with homes, food, employment and community.
The 2nd wave of settlers came in the 1970’s with ideas of, alternative home building, organic growing and farming, solar, wind and water power development and the creation of land co-operatives with a blend of ‘new age’ spiritual and tribal. 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.
Today Nimbin is a vibrant community reflecting the past and
celebrating the future as a sustainable culture. 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 buses running.
Market Guide
Blue Knob Farmers Market
Blue Knob Cafe & Gallery, 719 Blue Knob Rd.
Lillian Rock
Every Saturday 9am to 3pm
Nimbin Market
Nimbin Community Centre, Cullen St. Nimbin
4th and 5th Sundays 9am to 2:30pm
GREAT FOOD< GREAT MUSIC< GREAT COMMUNITY
Nimbin Farmers Market
Every Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm
Next to the post office in town
The Channon Craft Market
Coronation Park, The Channon
http://www.thechannonmarket.org.au
every 2nd Sunday 9am to 3pm
Lismore Car Boot Market
Lismore Shopping Square, Uralba Street, Lismore.
2st and 3rd Sunday 8am-2pm
The Lismore Markers Market
Northern Rivers Conservatorium, cnr Keen Street & Magellan Street, Lismore
1st Saturday 10am-2pm
Blue Knob Cafe & Gallery, 719 Blue Knob Rd.
Lillian Rock
Every Saturday 9am to 3pm
Nimbin Market
Nimbin Community Centre, Cullen St. Nimbin
4th and 5th Sundays 9am to 2:30pm
GREAT FOOD< GREAT MUSIC< GREAT COMMUNITY
Nimbin Farmers Market
Every Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm
Next to the post office in town
The Channon Craft Market
Coronation Park, The Channon
http://www.thechannonmarket.org.au
every 2nd Sunday 9am to 3pm
Lismore Car Boot Market
Lismore Shopping Square, Uralba Street, Lismore.
2st and 3rd Sunday 8am-2pm
The Lismore Markers Market
Northern Rivers Conservatorium, cnr Keen Street & Magellan Street, Lismore
1st Saturday 10am-2pm
Blue Knob Hall Gallery
Lillian Rock
Blue Knob Hall, established in 1930, is situated beneath the sacred Aboriginal landmark of Lillian Rock, and Blue Knob mountain.
719 Blue Knob Rd, Lillian Rock
02 6689 7449
[email protected]
http://www.blueknobgallery.com
opening hours:
Thu - Sun: 10am-4pm
evening bookings by appointment
Blue Knob Hall, established in 1930, is situated beneath the sacred Aboriginal landmark of Lillian Rock, and Blue Knob mountain.
719 Blue Knob Rd, Lillian Rock
02 6689 7449
[email protected]
http://www.blueknobgallery.com
opening hours:
Thu - Sun: 10am-4pm
evening bookings by appointment
Nimbin Bakery
First to open for great food and coffee in Nimbin each day. Fresh hot pies and Espresso Botero Coffee from 6am. Burgers and sandwiches made to order, just the way you like it. Meat, chicken and vegetarian pies, pasties and sausage rolls, and yummy quiches too! Lots of cakes, including gluten free varieties. Birthday, wedding and special event cakes made to order.
52 Cullen St, Nimbin
02 6689 1769
[email protected]
http://www.nimbinbakery.com.au
opening hours:
Mon to Fri: 6am to 5pm
Saturday: 6am to 2.30pm
Sunday: closed
52 Cullen St, Nimbin
02 6689 1769
[email protected]
http://www.nimbinbakery.com.au
opening hours:
Mon to Fri: 6am to 5pm
Saturday: 6am to 2.30pm
Sunday: closed
Sphinx Rock Cafe
Only 15 minutes north of Nimbin, Sphinx Rock Cafe is a unique oasis, set in peaceful parkland with a flowing creek and views of Mt. Burrell. Situated at the Mt. Burrell Convenience Centre on the Kyogle Road, between Murwillumbah and Kyogle, it's a great place to relax and enjoy the culinary delights of an award winning licensed restaurant.
The Cafe offers all day breakfast, tasty big burgers, wraps and Sanga’s delicious mains, daily specials, including vegetarian and vegan options and organic coffee and cakes. All meals are delivered to your table by our friendly and efficient staff.
Children can enjoy the sandpit & toy area while parents catch up on emails or cruise the net over a coffee via Wi Fi.
Good dogs on leads are welcome Monday to Saturday.
3220 Kyogle Rd, Mt Burrell
02 6679 7118
[email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/sphinxrockcafe
opening hours:
Weekdays from 8am
Weekends from 9am
Friday nights for Dinner
The Cafe offers all day breakfast, tasty big burgers, wraps and Sanga’s delicious mains, daily specials, including vegetarian and vegan options and organic coffee and cakes. All meals are delivered to your table by our friendly and efficient staff.
Children can enjoy the sandpit & toy area while parents catch up on emails or cruise the net over a coffee via Wi Fi.
Good dogs on leads are welcome Monday to Saturday.
3220 Kyogle Rd, Mt Burrell
02 6679 7118
[email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/sphinxrockcafe
opening hours:
Weekdays from 8am
Weekends from 9am
Friday nights for Dinner
Hemp Bar
Nimbin
The new H E M P Bar WILL be, as ever, a meeting place for Cannabis Law Reform activists from all over earth. The new H E M P Bar WILL be the new HQ for the M.O.B, the Mardigrass Organising Bunch, MardiGrass INFORMATION posters, tee-shirts and tickets will be available for sale.
The new H E M P Bar WILL be able to host a lot more activists a lot more comfortably because it will have a greater number of tables and chairs... Wait till you see the Bob Marley Lounge! At this stage, we are opening 7 days a week, from 9.00 AM till 9.00 PM.
Cullen St, Nimbin (map)
02 6689 1842
[email protected]
opening hours: 10am till late
7 days
The new H E M P Bar WILL be, as ever, a meeting place for Cannabis Law Reform activists from all over earth. The new H E M P Bar WILL be the new HQ for the M.O.B, the Mardigrass Organising Bunch, MardiGrass INFORMATION posters, tee-shirts and tickets will be available for sale.
The new H E M P Bar WILL be able to host a lot more activists a lot more comfortably because it will have a greater number of tables and chairs... Wait till you see the Bob Marley Lounge! At this stage, we are opening 7 days a week, from 9.00 AM till 9.00 PM.
Cullen St, Nimbin (map)
02 6689 1842
[email protected]
opening hours: 10am till late
7 days
Oasis Cafe Nimbin
Nimbin's true Oasis...
Great coffee, chai tea, healthy hearty snacks, meals and much more...
Come in and experience the joint with your friends...
80 Cullen St, Nimbin
02 6689 0199
opening hours:
Mon to Sun: till late
Great coffee, chai tea, healthy hearty snacks, meals and much more...
Come in and experience the joint with your friends...
80 Cullen St, Nimbin
02 6689 0199
opening hours:
Mon to Sun: till late
Reka Cafe Nimbin
Cosy family run cafe specialising in snacks and meals using local produce, served by smiling staff. Speedy friendly service.
76a Cullen Street Nimbin
02 6689 0138
[email protected]
opening hours:
Mon to Sat: from 8am
4th & 5th Sunday (Nimbin Markets): from 8am
NEW Wood fired Pizza Restaurant and Cafe
Nimbin in Cullen St - open every day. Best Pizza in town!
76a Cullen Street Nimbin
02 6689 0138
[email protected]
opening hours:
Mon to Sat: from 8am
4th & 5th Sunday (Nimbin Markets): from 8am
NEW Wood fired Pizza Restaurant and Cafe
Nimbin in Cullen St - open every day. Best Pizza in town!
Nimbin Pizza & Trattoria
Traditional Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria “Trat•to•ri•a” - An Italian Restaurant, especially one that is simple in style! Elena and Peter Wise started Nimbin Pizza from a humble home-based kitchen (in Gungas Rd, Nimbin) back in November 1991 as a home-delivery pizza service for the people of Nimbin. In 1992 the business moved to its current location (ex Rainbow Power Company). This brought together the talents of Elena’s ‘mama’ renowned chef Josephine, third generation restaurateur 'La Rosetta' of Taranto, Italy and 'Mama Maria’s' of Kings Cross, Sydney and her ‘papa’ Franco Cassiano to add their al-la-carte cuisine and passion for food and entertainment to the Pizzeria creating an authentic and dynamic Italian menu selection. The restaurant continues to thrive today and has proven to be an institution that provides consistent quality of food, service and atmosphere for locals and visitors of Nimbin.
2/70 Cullen Street Nimbin
02 6689 1427
[email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nimbin-Pizza-Trattoria/104253646286811
Opening hours:
Mon to Sun: 5.30pm-9pm
2/70 Cullen Street Nimbin
02 6689 1427
[email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nimbin-Pizza-Trattoria/104253646286811
Opening hours:
Mon to Sun: 5.30pm-9pm
Nimbin Hotel and Backpacker
The "Mended Drum" hotel was originally established under the name Freemasons Hotel in 1924. The operation as Nimbin Hotel commenced in 1999. The hotel is the only ‘pub’ in the village. It has comfortable rooms for most types of travellers, whilst also accommodating backpackers. The bar comprises 17 beers on tap including local beers brewed in Byron Bay. In addition, you can lunch or dine in the bistro 7 days a week. The team at Nimbin Hotel look forward to seeing you and making your stay or short visit to the village as memorable as the surrounding ranges. If you are seeking a happy, friendly service in a comfortable environment to either relax with a drink, a game of pool, some live music, or a great tasting meal, then Nimbin Hotel is the best joint in the region
53 Cullen St, Nimbin
www.nimbinhotel.com.au
53 Cullen St, Nimbin
www.nimbinhotel.com.au
Nimbin Candle Factory
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The candle factory is open 7days week. They're always happy to show visitors and family groups through our colourful factory. With a beautiful display of candles available at factory prices, from standard dinner candles though to one off pieces which will delight those of you looking for a special gift. There is plenty of parking with disabled access and amenities available.
www.nimbincandles.com.au
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Nimbin Craft Gallery
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For over 20 years in the same location, The Nimbin Craft Gallery has been committed to the local artisans of the Rainbow Region of north eastern NSW, Australia. Since the 1970’s and the arrival of the Aquarius Festival, our area’s alternative or ‘hippie’ culture has made Nimbin a mecca for a creative, colourful population, known for their unique art and craft abilities. Nestled in the village of Nimbin, surrounded by the inspirational sub-tropical rainforests and the remnants of the ancient volcanic mountain ranges, Nimbin Craft Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of our local artisans and their skills!
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