Border Ranges National Park Tweed Range Scenic Drive is a gravel road which traverses the eastern Plateau of this World Heritage nimbin & the Rainforest area. This 64km drive from Lillian Rock to Wiangaree takes a leisurely 3-4 hours. Located on the western rim of the ancient Mt Warning caldera, the border ranges Border Ranges National Park offers spectacular views, pristine rainforest walks, waterfalls, stands of Antarctic national park Beech trees and a variety of camping and picnic areas. The park’s highlight is the amazing view from The Pinnacle Lookout . The Pinnacle Walk is like no other in tourist drive the region (0.2km 10 minutes return) & offers dramatic 150km full day views of the Mt Warning Caldera. The track finishes at a lookout platform with spectacular views of Mt Warning & the Tweed Valley 1000 m below. For more information please ask the Visitor Centre staff for a copy of the Border Ranges National Park brochure. Exit the park at Wiangaree & travel along the Summerland Way southwards towards , a scenic 13km drive.

If you have been charmed by the hinterland and wish to stay and experience some country hospitality ask the Visitor Information Centre staff for information on accommodation options, or visit our website at visitlismore.com.au

When exploring the National Parks, please ensure that you take adequate water, wear appropriate footwear and apply sun protection.

Kyogle Kyogle is referred to as the ‘Gateway to the rainforests.’ Take the opportunity to stop in at the Kyogle Visitor Lismore Visitor Centre Nimbin Visitor Centre Information Centre and have a chat to the friendly staff p 02 6626 0100 p 02 6689 1388 w visitlismore.com.au w visitnimbin.com.au who will be more than happy to share with you all the information you need to explore this historic township before your return trip to Lismore, just a short 30km drive. facebook.com/LismoreNimbinTourism

Lismore to Nimbin live the dreams and ideology of Aquarius and to sow the Nimbin Markets Depart Lismore Tourist Information Centre turning seeds for today’s vibrant community. Nimbin is intriguing Held on the 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month in the left along Molesworth Street. Turn left at the and quirky with its unique mural streetscape of Nimbin Community Centre, the Nimbin Markets are a Woodlark Street roundabout crossing over the indigenous, rainforest and psychedelic facades and treasure trove of arts & crafts, local food & produce, Wilson River. Turn right at the first roundabout onto colourful local characters. Cullen Street has an amazing exotic & second-hand items, massages, alternative Bridge Street. If you have an interest in art be sure to array of cafes, craft shops, galleries and retail outlets. therapies & live music. stop in at Serpentine Gallery located at 17A Bridge Make the Nimbin Visitor Information Centre located at Street. The gallery is a local artist initiative dedicated Shop 3/46 Cullen Street Nimbin your first stop, the The Funky Flea Nimbin Bush Theatre Market to showcasing the diverse artistic creations of local friendly and informative staff will be more than happy to Held on the last Saturday of each month from 10am to emerging artists. (Opening Hours: Mon-Wed 9am to let you know the locations of Nimbin's attractions. 2pm. Fabulous used goods are for sale, someone’s 5.30pm, Thurs & Fri 10am to 5.30pm). Turn Left into unwanted item could be your beloved treasure. Terania Street which turns into Nimbin Rd, look out Nimbin Candle Factory for the signposts to Nimbin a 30km drive from For over 30 years, this family-run business has been Nimbin Skate Park Lismore. making beautiful traditional, non-toxic candles using Includes a snake run along the side of the park, which essential oils and vegetable dyes. Their water powered drops down into a larger bowl section that contains four Nimbin Rocks dipping deck was inspired by similar equipment used in different heights ranging from advanced vertical sections Keep your eyes open for Nimbin Rocks, there is a ancient monasteries. Open daily, located at The Old to lower beginners level. viewing area on the left just before you arrive into Butter Factory on Mulgum Creek. town. The towering Nimbin Rocks are estimated to Nimbin Museum be 20 million years old & are of great significance to Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Centre The Nimbin Museum is an icon for the village’s alternative the traditional owners from the Bundjalung nation Djanbung Gardens is a living ‘learnscape’ of working culture. Follow the Rainbow Serpent’s path winding its and for this reason access is restricted. permaculture systems and sustainability in action. What way throughout the museum to discover Nimbin’s was once a 5 acre cow pasture has been transformed into fascinating history. Local artists have adorned the walls amazing organic gardens of herbs, exotic spices, orchards, with Psychedelic images & indigenous murals interpreting tropical fruit, bush foods, aquaculture, creative water Butheram (Stories). systems, innovative natural building technologies, wildlife and bush regeneration. Open Tues-Sat 10.30am to 3pm Blue Knob to Barkers Vale for self guided tours. Once you have experienced the sights of Nimbin, drive through town & out along Blue Knob Rd, look out for Blue Rainbow Power Company Knob Hall Gallery & Café which is the perfect place to The Rainbow Power Company is one of ’s largest stop for lunch, a snack or a peek at some truly gifted local renewable energy companies, specialising in the artists work. Nestled below the sacred landmark of Lillian installation and distribution of electrical systems using the Rock, this quaint co-operative gallery & café offers a power of nature, solar, wind and water. The Rainbow changing exhibition program & a beautiful outlook over Nimbin Power Company has been in the forefront of this industry Blue Knob Mountain & . Open Nimbin was once a sleepy little dairying village. Today for the last 23 years. Open Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. Thurs-Sun 10am to 4pm. Continue on Blue Knob Rd to Nimbin is known and famous for being a hippy Kyogle/ Rd. Turn left towards Kyogle & destination and alternative lifestyle capital. Nimbin Hemp Embassy continue on the Kyogle/Murwillumbah Rd. Turn right into shot to fame when it hosted the 1973 Aquarius At Nimbin’s Hemp Embassy you will find information and Williams Rd & then turn into Creegan Rd which becomes Festival, attracting students, hippies and visionaries alternative hemp based products such as building Tweed Range Scenic Drive. from all over Australia. Many of them stayed on to materials, fashion, body products and vitamin supplements.