Lismore City Council district, New South Wales, Australia

Places to visit near Nimbin

Nimbin is a town in Lismore City Council district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 1,549 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 62 waterfalls, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Nimbin Rocks (4 km), Nightcap National Park (10 km) and Jerusalem Cliffs Lookout (17 km).

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Nimbin, New South Wales
Nimbin, Lismore City Council district, New South Wales, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nimbin at a glance

Location
Lismore City Council district, New South Wales, Australia
Population
about 1,549
Coordinates
28.5954° S, 153.2234° E
Places within 50 km
144 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Nimbin

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Waterfalls near Nimbin

96 waterfalls within 100 km of Nimbin. The closest is Bean Creek Falls, Bean Creek (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nimbin

64 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nimbin. The closest is Nightcap National Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nimbin

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nimbin. The closest is Nimbin Rocks (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Nimbin

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nimbin. The closest is Christmas Beach (41 km); the best-known is Clarkes Beach (49 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Nimbin

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nimbin. The closest is Crystal Castle (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nimbin

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nimbin. The closest is Rocky Lake (16 km); the best-known is Lismore Commemoration Park (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Nimbin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nimbin
  2. 1 km Bean Creek Falls, Bean Creek · waterfall, Lismore City Council
  3. 3 km Nimbin Rocks · viewpoint, Lismore City Council
  4. 23 km Minyon Falls Picnic Area · waterfall, Byron Shire Council
  5. 13 km Jerusalem Cliffs Lookout · nature spot, Tweed Shire Council
  6. 8 km Nightcap National Park · national park, Lismore City Council
  7. 10 km Back to Nimbin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nimbin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls6296Bean Creek Falls, Bean Creek (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3664Nightcap National Park (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1729Nimbin Rocks (4 km)
    Beaches & coast823Christmas Beach (41 km)
    Forts & heritage811Crystal Castle (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Rocky Lake (16 km)
    Caves19Bushrangers Cave (46 km)
    Parks26Brunswick Valley Heritage Park (34 km)
    Churches24Baptist Church Of Casino (43 km)
    Other attractions04Nickelodeon Land (92 km)
    Museums33Burringbar Gallery (38 km)
    Temples01Temple Shalom Gold Coast (85 km)

    Nimbin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nimbin?

    Nimbin Rocks (viewpoint, about 4 km), Nightcap National Park (national park, about 10 km), Jerusalem Cliffs Lookout (nature spot, about 17 km), Bean Creek Falls, Bean Creek (waterfall, about 1 km), Minyon Falls Picnic Area (waterfall, about 21 km), Mebbin National Park (national park, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nimbin?

    144 places on Spotwander: 62 waterfalls, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Nimbin?

    Bean Creek Falls, Bean Creek, about 1 km by road; Tehuti Falls (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Nimbin?

    Nightcap National Park, about 10 km by road; Jerusalem Cliffs Lookout (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nimbin?

    Nimbin Rocks, about 4 km by road; Bar Mountain Picnic Area (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nimbin?

    Start in Nimbin, visit Bean Creek Falls, Bean Creek, then Nimbin Rocks, then Minyon Falls Picnic Area, then Jerusalem Cliffs Lookout, then Nightcap National Park, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nimbin?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Nimbin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nimbin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Nimbin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.