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THINGS TO DO ALONG THE WAY • Pick up the Lismore Walkabout brochure at Lismore Visitor Information Centre This stunning drive explores three sections Take the turn to • Relax and enjoy a picnic at Rocky of and the scenic Dorroughby and head towards the village Creek Dam villages of the Lismore region. of The Channon, via Dunoon. From The • Walk to Protesters Falls – site of From Lismore, travel east along the Channon, continue to Nimbin via the scenic ’s first forest blockade Turntable Creek Road. You can take the sealed Road to Bexhill and turn left. Following the • Check out the Channon Markets – signs to the village of Rosebank you will drive road to Mt Nardi for views of the volcanic every second Sunday of the month landscapes formed by the Wollumbin eruption. through the picturesque farmland and lush • Close by is the historic township foliage of the surrounding hills. At Rosebank, of Bangalow with its antique and continue straight ahead and follow the signs to collectables shopping and markets the stunning, Minyon Falls. At the Minyon Falls every fourth Sunday of the month Picnic Area you can continue along the scenic • Great sushi & Japanese available for Minyon Falls Road (12km unsealed all weather lunch at the Federal Doma Café in road) or return to Rosebank. From Rosebank Federal village you can choose to head towards , • Stay at a B&B, take an art class, Bangalow or and learn tai chi or have a massage Brunswick Heads.

NATIONAL PARKS • Nightcap National Park & Whian Whian State Conservation Area Minyon Falls – 8km loop walk to the base of the falls, 4km return Boggy Creek Walk ETERNITY SPRINGS ART FARM GREY GUM LODGE 483 Tuntable Creek Rd, The Channon NSW 2480 2 High St, Nimbin NSW 2480 Contact: 02 6688 6385 or www.eternitysprings.com Contact: 02 6689 1713 or www.greygumlodge.com Protesters Falls – 14.5km partially sealed road from The Channon. Eternity Springs is an art farm built on creative and Nimbin’s ‘famous’ Grey Gum Lodge is a beautifully 1.4km return easy graded walk to permaculture principles, an idyllic illustration of the glory renovated, character filled Queenslander style guest- of regeneration. Offering an array of accommodation house, with superb views of the Nimbin Valley, and yet the base of the falls. No swimming including the luxurious Lotus Cabin, bed and breakfast only a few minutes walk to town. They provide a selection permitted as this creek is home rooms and budget conscious cubby cabin rooms, all on of guest rooms which are bright, comfortable, clean and to the endangered Fleay’s Barred an acreage which includes a labyrinth, waterfall and affordable for everyone. Frog. amazing art filled gardens.

• Tooloom National Park • Nightcap National Park Mt Nardi - Numerous walks and stunning views of the volcanic crater

NIMBIN ROX YHA NIMBIN CANDLE FACTORY 74 Thorburn St, Nimbin NSW 2480 Cullen St, The Old Butter Factory, Nimbin NSW 2480 Contact: 02 6689 0022 or www.nimbinrox.com Contact: 02 6689 1010 or www.nimbincandles.com.au Wrapped in 100 acres of valleys, mountains and native Nimbin Candles is an Australian candle manufacturer, wildlife, Nimbin Rox YHA is a sweet little hostel up in the specialising in non-toxic, hand dipped, traditionally made trees only 1km drive or a beautiful 15 minute walk to and candles since 1973. Nimbin Candles is open 7 days to from town. The Nimbin Rox Hostel is your ideal base for visitors where you can view their water driven dipping exploring the wonders of Nimbin, Australia’s alternative deck, on-site at the Old Butter Factory in Nimbin. capital!

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Disclaimer: Please note that you may void your hire car insurance if you travel onto unsealed or unmapped roads. Check your terms and conditions before embarking on off-road activity. Please note: Opening hours may vary, please check prior to travel; Some areas may have limited internet and phone access; Make sure petrol tank is full. MINYON FALLS

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