What hippie town is close to Byron Bay?

Nimbin is located about an hour dive from Byron, and it's a bizarre place to say the least. Before the 70's, Nimbin was just a little town with a fragile economy. This was until 1973, when the first Aquarius Festival took place here, and hundreds of hippies from all over Australia flocked here, and never left.



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Today, Nimbin reflects the community spirit and history of the town, with shops and cafes, attractions, festivals, and events celebrating alternative social activities – particularly relating to environmental initiatives and cannabis counter-culture.

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Back in the 1970s, Byron Bay was known for its alternative culture, laid-back surfers, and off-the-grid hippies. Now, Byron may be a bit more polished, high end houses, 5 star restaurants, and world class Beaches packed with celebrities under Beach Tents.

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Mullumbimby. Byron's neighbouring township, Mullumbimby, is known as 'the biggest little town in Australia'. Mullumbimby is where the mainstream meets the alternative lifestyle, resulting in a town with a flavour all of its own.

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What is Nimbin known for? Nimbin is known for its environmental initiatives, including sustainability and permaculture, cannabis counter-culture, grassroots political initiatives, and the practice of alternative social philosophies. Nimbin is also known for its stunning hinterland backdrop.

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