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Visit Nimbin The OFFICIAL tourism page for Nimbin, the alternative living capital of Australia.

Nimbin - alternative lifestyle capital

Tucked away in the hills west of Byron Bay, Nimbin was once a sleepy little dairying village in a lush setting of farmland and forest. Today, Nimbin is known the world over as Australia’s most famous hippie destination and alternative lifestyle capital. Nimbin shot to fame when it hosted the 1973 Aquarius Festival, attracting students, hippies and visionarie

s from all over Australia. Once the bands left and the dust settled, a few intrepid souls stayed on to live the dreams and ideology of Aquarius and sow the seeds for today’s vibrant, sustainable community. This internationally famous village is intriguing and quirky with its unique mural streetscape of indigenous, rainforest and psychedelic facades and colourful local characters. With an amazing array of cafés and shops the village also features fascinating places like Djanbung Permaculture Gardens, Rainbow Power Company and the extraordinary Nimbin Candle Factory. Surrounded by three World Heritage Listed rainforests, including Protester Falls the site of Australia’s first successful anti-logging campaign. The 1979 campaign, known as the Terania Creek Battle, lasted 4 weeks and assured the survival of NSW’s rainforests today. Nimbin is the perfect place to rest a while, to relax, rejuvenate and let Mother Nature work her charms. You can stay in luxurious cabins on the edge of the rainforest, in a B&B or backpackers, or perhaps in a teepee with mountain view. "May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you, guide your way home". - excerpt from the original song by the Incredible String Band - adopted anthem of the 1973 Aquarius Festival.

👗 Local creativity takes to the runway! 👗✨ Nimbin Fashion Show next Saturday 12 September.Discover an inspiring show fea...
05/09/2026

👗 Local creativity takes to the runway! 👗✨ Nimbin Fashion Show next Saturday 12 September.

Discover an inspiring show featuring stunning pieces made by local creatives.

📍 Nimbin School of Arts
📅 Saturday 12 September

👉 Find out more, head to the Nimbin School of Arts website.

🎶🎨 WHAT'S ON IN NIMBIN 🎨🎶Experience Nimbin this Weekend — Art, Music, Poetry, Workshops & More!FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER👉Nimbin...
03/09/2026

🎶🎨 WHAT'S ON IN NIMBIN 🎨🎶
Experience Nimbin this Weekend — Art, Music, Poetry, Workshops & More!

FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
👉Nimbin Candle Factory Visit, 2 Blue K**b Road, 10am-4pm
👉Nimbin Artists Gallery, Cullen St, 10am-4pm
👉Exhibition: The Fibre Show, Blue K**b Gallery, 10m-4pm
👉Film: Gentleman Bronco’s, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Live Show: Folk Yeah! Nimbin Bowlo, from 4pm

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
👉Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, Nimbin Town Hall, from 9.30am
👉Workshop: Processing home-grown coffee, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am
👉Nimbin Candle Factory Visit, 2 Blue K**b Road, 10am-4pm
👉Nimbin Artists Gallery, Cullen St, 10am-4pm
👉Exhibition: The Fibre Show, Blue K**b Gallery, 10m-4pm
👉Sonic Bloom Spring Time V14, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 4pm

SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
👉Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, Nimbin Town Hall, from 11.30am
👉Sunday Social Lawn Bowls, Nimbin Bowling Club, register from 9am, 10am start.
👉Nimbin Artists Gallery, Cullen St, 10am-4pm
👉Nimbin Candle Factory Visit, 2 Blue K**b Road, 10am-4pm

Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore.

🌸 Spring has a soundtrack…🌸🎶 Sonic Bloom Spring Time V14 is hacking up the dancefloor.🎧 KOZI🎧 TRIP DAWG🎧 POB🎧 GLOCKN’SPI...
01/09/2026

🌸 Spring has a soundtrack…🌸🎶 Sonic Bloom Spring Time V14 is hacking up the dancefloor.

🎧 KOZI
🎧 TRIP DAWG
🎧 POB
🎧 GLOCKN’SPIEL
🎧 LA FRAY
Five DJs. One cyber-rave. 4PM ’til midnight.
👾 Hack the World theme, dress to express

📅 Saturday 5 September
📍 Nimbin Bush Theatre | From 4pm
🎟️ $40 presale | $50 door

👉 Find out more; head to the Nimbin Bush Theatre website.

🌿 Spring is here! 🌸With Spring in the air, we are on the hunt for the best picnic places in our region! Whether it’s a p...
01/09/2026

🌿 Spring is here! 🌸
With Spring in the air, we are on the hunt for the best picnic places in our region! Whether it’s a peaceful spot by the water, a shady local park, a lookout with a view, or a hidden gem along a walking trail, we want to hear about it.

Share your favourite place in the comments and help us discover more of the beautiful spots our region has to offer. You might even inspire someone’s next weekend adventure!

This months feature artist at Nimbin Artists Gallery, open 7 days in Cullen Street. Right in the middle of our colourful...
31/08/2026

This months feature artist at Nimbin Artists Gallery, open 7 days in Cullen Street. Right in the middle of our colourful village. 🌈

🏆Words are taking centre stage in Nimbin!🎤 32 poets. Two days. One coveted cup. Cash Prizes.The Nimbin Performance Poetr...
31/08/2026

🏆Words are taking centre stage in Nimbin!
🎤 32 poets. Two days. One coveted cup. Cash Prizes.

The Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup brings 32 poets together over two days to compete for first prize and the coveted cup.

📍 Nimbin School of Arts
📅 5 & 6 September

Come along and experience performance poetry at its most competitive, creative and entertaining.

👉 Find out more head to the Nimbin School of Arts website. First prize $2000 cash! Plus more cash and prizes to be won.

SPRING EVENTS ACROSS LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES! 🎶🌸 Check out our Spring Events Calendar featuring signature events acr...
29/08/2026

SPRING EVENTS ACROSS LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES! 🎶🌸
Check out our Spring Events Calendar featuring signature events across Lismore and the Northern Rivers region. 🏉🐎🎨🎡💃

With so many exciting events coming up, now is the time to start planning your next visit. For inspiration on places to eat, shop, stay and explore, head to Visit Lismore, the official destination website.

👉Visiting in September? Our latest What's On guide is packed with events, markets, workshops, entertainment and MORE! Download your copy at https://www.visitlismore.com.au/visitor.../whats-on-guide/

🌿🎨 WHAT'S ON IN NIMBIN 🎨🌿Experience Nimbin’s vibrant creative spirit with local art, markets, local candles, film, immer...
27/08/2026

🌿🎨 WHAT'S ON IN NIMBIN 🎨🌿
Experience Nimbin’s vibrant creative spirit with local art, markets, local candles, film, immersive dance and relaxed community activities across a fun weekend.

FRIDAY 28 AUGUST
👉Nimbin Candle Factory Visit, 2 Blue K**b Road, 10am-4pm
👉Nimbin Artists Gallery, Cullen St, 10am-4pm
👉Film: Poor Things, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm

SATURDAY 29 AUGUST
👉Nimbin Candle Factory Visit, 2 Blue K**b Road, 10am-4pm
👉Nimbin Artists Gallery, Cullen St, 10am-4pm
👉Clothing, Hand Crafts & Jewels Market, Kin café, Blue K**b Gallery, 10am-1pm
👉432 Ecstatic Dance & Immersive Journey, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5pm-7.30pm

SUNDAY 30 AUGUST
👉Sunday Social Lawn Bowls, Nimbin Bowling Club, register from 9am, 10am start.
👉Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre, 9am-3pm
👉Nimbin Artists Gallery, Cullen St, 10am-4pm
👉Nimbin Candle Factory Visit, 2 Blue K**b Road, 10am-4pm

Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore.

🌿🎨 WHAT'S ON IN NIMBIN 🎨🌿FRIDAY 21 AUGUST👉Nimbin Candle Factory Visit, 2 Blue K**b Road, 10am-4pm👉Nimbin Artists Gallery...
20/08/2026

🌿🎨 WHAT'S ON IN NIMBIN 🎨🌿

FRIDAY 21 AUGUST
👉Nimbin Candle Factory Visit, 2 Blue K**b Road, 10am-4pm
👉Nimbin Artists Gallery, Cullen St, 10am-4pm
👉Film: The Square, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm

SATURDAY 22 AUGUST
👉Nimbin Candle Factory Visit, 2 Blue K**b Road, 10am-4pm
👉Nimbin Artists Gallery, Cullen St, 10am-4pm
👉Flea Market – Bric-a-brac, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am-12pm
👉Blue Moon Cabaret, Nimbin School of Arts, bookings essential, 6689 1766
👉Norco Eat The Street, Keen Street & The Quad, Lismore, 12pm-7pm

SUNDAY 23 AUGUST
👉Sunday Social Lawn Bowls, Nimbin Bowling Club, register from 9am, 10am start.
👉Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre, 9am-3pm
👉Nimbin Artists Gallery, Cullen St, 10am-4pm
👉Nimbin Candle Factory Visit, 2 Blue K**b Road, 10am-4pm

Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore.

🎬 This Friday at the Bush Theatre: The SquareWinner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes, The Square is a wickedly funny, uncomfo...
18/08/2026

🎬 This Friday at the Bush Theatre: The Square

Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes, The Square is a wickedly funny, uncomfortable and razor-sharp satire of the modern art world, where big ideals about morality, privilege and human behaviour get very messy, very quickly.
Bold, bizarre and guaranteed to give you something to talk about afterwards, this is one to see on the big screen.

📅 Friday 21 August
🎬 Film starts at 6:30pm

Runtime: 151 mins | MA15+

Grab your tickets and we'll see you Friday! https://nimbinbushtheatre.com/events/the-square/

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