Where is Nimbin, and how do you get there?

Nimbin (postcode 2480) is in the Lismore City Council area in the far north-east of New South Wales, on the land of the Widjabul Wia-bal people of the Bundjalung Nation. It sits in a valley below the Nightcap Range, about 30 kilometres north of Lismore, with the Wollumbin (Mount Warning) caldera to the north.

From Lismore, take Nimbin Road north through Goolmangar, passing Nimbin Rocks just before the village. From Brisbane and the Gold Coast, come down the motorway to Murwillumbah and over the range through Uki.

• From Lismore and Ballina: Northern Rivers Buslines runs services between Ballina, Lismore and Nimbin, and an on-demand service called B-ConX that you book online.
• From Byron Bay: a Nimbin shuttle runs from Byron Bay, and several tour companies run day trips.
• Private transfers: local operators include Nimbin Limousines, and Lismore Taxis runs around the clock.

Timetables change and country services are limited, so check before you rely on them, especially on Sundays.

The roads in are winding and narrow in places, with cyclists, school buses, wildlife at dusk and roadside drug testing. In February 2022 floods caused landslips on Nimbin Road that weren't fully repaired until May 2024. After heavy rain, check Live Traffic NSW and the Nimbin weather.

Where is Nimbin?

Nimbin is a village in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, about 30 kilometres north of Lismore and 70 kilometres west of Byron Bay. It's in the Lismore City Council area.

What is Nimbin's postcode?

2480, which it shares with Lismore and many of the villages around it.

How far is Nimbin from Byron Bay?

About 70 kilometres, roughly an hour's drive inland. A shuttle and several day tours run from Byron Bay.

Is there a bus from Lismore to Nimbin?

Yes. Northern Rivers Buslines runs services between Lismore and Nimbin, and also runs the B-ConX on-demand bus. Check current timetables, as services are limited, especially at weekends.