The Bundjalung people

Nimbin Rocks. 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.

For the fit, the Border Ranges National Park appeals to naturalists, birdwatchers and geologists as well as bushwalkers with its spectacular views, pristine rainforests, waterfalls plunging into deep gorges, sparkling creeks, together with the McPherson Ranges, the Springbrook Plateau and the Nightcap National Park, Border Ranges National Park forms part of the caldera of the Mount Warning shield volcano the largest caldera in the southern hemisphere.