'''Nimbin''' is a town in northern New South Wales, not far from Lismore and Byron Bay.
Understand
Nimbin is an alternative lifestyle town, originally populated by people dropping out, and interested in communal living in the 1970s. The town is very much open for tourism, and has some shops and cafes that play off the alternative, hippie image.
After visiting the town, though, you may think that it is more about selling marijuana, than exploring alternative lifestyles. You are unlikely to get hassled much though. If you look like you might be in the market, you will get an offer, and if you refuse, you will politely be left alone.
Get in
Nimbin is accessible via the Nimbin Road from Lismore or Kyogle Road and Blue Knob Road from Murwillumbah.
Get around
'''Walk''', the environment and atmosphere is best spent walking. Nimbin is not a large community and therefore any other transport is unnecessary.
See
Alternative lifestyle shops and Cafes.
Do
Market's- sunday lunch time.
Hemp Museum- it's free!
Hemp Embassy- Free too!
Buy
'''Local Produce''', you will understand.
Eat
Best Cookies are from the older lady on the "BringaBong" side of the street...
Drink
Nimbin Pub
Sleep
Farm accommodation, backpackers retreats and bed & breakfast.
There is a YHA there, with views towards Mt Warning, believed to be the first point on the Australian mainland to see the sun rise each day.
Stay Safe
Nimbin is relatively safe for visitors.
Nimbin has moderate CCTV surveillance.
You may be approached on the street to purchase cannabis although polite refusal is generally accepted if not interested.
Cannabis may be openly sold and somewhat tolerated in Nimbin however it is illegal under New South Wales law, you may be subjected to penalties if caught by authorities with possession of or public consumption of cannabis.
Authorities may set up roadside patrols on traffic routes out of Nimbin. You may be pulled over by police, and it is easy to purchase enough cannibis in Nimbin to get you into trouble if you are caught. You can also be tested at the roadside for driving under the influence of Cannabis.
Get out