Nimbin Candle Factory
Candles have been dipped in the historic Old Butter Factory, by the Mulgum Creek bridge, since 1990. You can watch them being made on a water-driven dipping deck. It's also the official visitor hub, with free maps and guides.
In the village
Nimbin Hemp Embassy
The home of the cannabis law reform movement and the organisers behind MardiGrass. Drop in for hemp products, history and a chat with the volunteers.
Nimbin Artists Gallery
A volunteer-run, not-for-profit gallery that has shown local work since 1997. You'll find painting, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewellery and textiles, nearly all made in the area.
Nimbin Rainbow Walk
A 750 m path opened in 2025, linking the village to the recreation area. It runs over boardwalks and creek bridges, past artwork, heritage signs and thousands of new native plants. Most of it suits all abilities, and leashed dogs are welcome.
Cullen Street
The painted shopfronts are an attraction in themselves, with murals telling the town's story from the dairy days to the Aquarius Festival and beyond. Take your time and look up.
Nimbin Soundtrail
A free GPS audio walk. Stories from locals, Aquarius Festival participants and Elders play as you reach each spot in the village. Bring headphones. It contains some nudity and coarse language.
Nimbin Bush Theatre
A community venue in the old butter factory, alongside the candle makers. It hosts films, music, workshops and gatherings, so check the program to see what's on.
Djanbung Gardens
A permaculture education centre and demonstration garden founded in 1993, about a kilometre from the main street. Explore it with a self-guided map, or book a guided tour.
Rainbow Power Company
Founded in Nimbin in 1987, it describes itself as Australia's longest-serving solar company. It's a working business rather than an attraction, but a big part of the town's off-grid story.
Out in nature
Nimbin Rocks
The Cathedral, the Needle and the Thimble rise above the valley about 3 km from the village. They are a Bundjalung sacred site and aren't open to visitors, but you can see them clearly from the road to Lismore.
Protestors Falls
An easy walk through palm forest to a tall waterfall at Terania Creek, where the 1979 protests helped save the region's rainforests.
Minyon Falls
A dramatic drop off the edge of the Nightcap Range, with a lookout at the top and longer walks for keener hikers. Another highlight of World Heritage Gondwana rainforest.
Opening hours change, so check with each place before you make a special trip. Something missing or out of date? Let us know.
Useful links
Plan your visit
- Visit Lismore: NimbinThe official regional visitor guide, with a village map and what's on
- Nightcap National ParkTrack conditions, closures and walks
- SoundtrailsThe Nimbin audio walk
Local news & radio
- Nimbin GoodTimesThe village's free monthly paper
- NimFMVolunteer-run community radio
History
- Aquarian ArchiveLismore's collection of Aquarius Festival and counterculture material
- Nimbin MuseumThe archive website of the museum lost to fire in 2014
Community & events
- Nimbin School of ArtsThe village hall, home of the Spring Arts Exhibition
- Nimbin MardiGrassFestival dates and program
- Nimbin Show SocietyThe annual country show
- Nimbin Fringe FestivalA community arts festival