Nimbin
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Nimbin, also known as the “Alternative capital of Australia” is located on the foothills of the famous Border Ranges. It is situated at the eastern tip of an extinct volcano in northern New South Wales. Located at a distance of approximately 30 km north of Lismore, 70 km west of Byron Bay and 43 from Kyogle, this enchanted location can better be described as the “Eden of Australia”, with its inviting subtropical climate, greenery all around, the mountains and the panoramic waterfalls.
From an old dairy town, Nimbin has come a long way evolving into a town with a diverse multi-cultural environment that promotes talents and encourages people to excel in their respective fields. The people here are very friendly and tolerant by nature. Nimbin is also known to have a huge number of talented artists, in fact the highest concentration of artists in Australia. The local galleries and the annual “Spring arts exhibition” are good places for seeing some beautiful pieces of work on display. Street plays, art works on display, jazz and drummers performing on the footpath are also a common sight in Nimbin.
Nimbin is also popularly known as a healing centre. There are practitioners offering healing therapies like acupuncture, yoga, homeopathy and massage – all a rejuvenating experience.
There are plenty of opportunities for shopping as well, with a huge number of shops on Nimbin’s main street that offer a wide variety of attractive things. The Nimbin markets- a popular haunt - is held on the third and fifth Sunday each month. The venue for it being the community centre grounds, located at Cullen street. The Nimbin markets are a great place to be, for all the fun and entertainment it offers and the culinary delights are a must try. You can also pick up some beautiful souvenirs to take back home to cherish the Nimbin experience.
The other attractions here include the Nimbin Rocks, which is a beautiful creation of nature, and Mt. Warning (also known as Wollumbin). This is the first place in mainland Australia to welcome the rising sun. The climb up to the peak is truly breathtaking with the 8 km long track with its thick vegetation providing the perfect backdrop for a refreshing trek. The Nightcap National Park is another place worth a visit.
Nimbin offers accommodation of all types from backpackers to lovely cottages that make the holiday a dream come true. There are many cafes and restaurants to pamper the taste buds with the wide variety of cuisine.
Once here in this beautiful town of Nimbin, it’s very difficult to leave. The whole experience is simply out of this world, making you looking forward to yet another trip in this paradise.
This article was written for travellers interested in Australia and its many attractions. While Nimbin has proven very popular, we also receive frequent requests about other holidays of interest throughout Australia, and our authors try to write about the various destinations of interest as we find time. One popular tourism provider is Skyrail, providing Cairns tour via their website at http://www.skyrail.com.au/. We suggest you visit their site to find out more about their services to holiday-makers. You may also care to browse the collection of tourist operators at TravelAU.com.au, providing links to direct bookings with a large number of tourism operators.
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