Crofton's Retreat - Nimbin

Visit the locals
Where ever you drive on the North Coast there is always a surprise around the corner. The rolling hills of the area are dotted with quaint little villages. It's worthwhile visiting the local markets for the best of local craft and produce.

Events
The Mardi Grass Fiesta in May is a unique cultural happening aiming to review the current cannabis laws.

Museum
Step back in time. The museum brings you the seventies revisited. Craftshops and Artist Galleries

The North Coast has its own distinctive class of art and craft. The area is much loved by artists and musicians alike because of its beauty and tranquility. Their work is displayed in galleries and craftshops you'll find in every village.
The Nimbin Gallery, next to the hall, represents some of the best local artists and crafts people of the area.
Welcome to the cabaret. We can't forget to mention the now famous 'Blue Moon Cabaret' in the local hall or the poetry nights in the Oasis. Good food. Good coffee.

Finish your meal with a local coffee in one of the many restaurants in the area. The local prize winning blends are highly regarded by the connoisseurs.

The Bundjalung people - A sacred site.
Nimbin Rocks, a favorite theme of the local painters, is an aboriginal sacred site of the Bundjalung people. The rocks are the remnants of the massive calderas of the Mt Warning Volcano. It was initiation grounds for young boys and the dreaming story can be read at the Nimbin Museum. No visitors are allowed on the rocks but there are magnificent views south of Nimbin on the road to Lismore.

Nimbin - About Aquarius, Volcano's and Heritage Parks
In the seventies Nimbin woke up from being a forgotten farming village to becoming the center of the hippy counter culture. A Woodstock like festival revitalised the local economy. Some of the festival visitors stayed on in the area and made it their home. They attracted more like minded people and established communes in the hills sharing the good vibes.

Nimbin has an undeserved bad reputation mostly based on hearsay and ignorance. It is a beautiful place to live and for children to grow up in. Nimbin inspires. It is the place of choice for many budding artists and the start of successful careers as painters or musicians. Variety be it people, fauna or flora is the spice of life.
The scenery is full of surprises and specially suited for 'Sunday drives'. Just take a road in every direction and you'll always find something to 'awe' about, from waterfalls to steep cliffs and pristine creeks. Don't forget to visit the local galleries or markets and enjoy a meal in the local restaurants.