scenic drives

Winding through the World Heritage Listed Border Ranges National Park and its breathtaking lookouts, the views from this stunning scenic drive showcase the diverse landscape surrounding Nimbin including rural pastures, volcanic formations and sub-tropical rainforest.

highlights

• Nimbin Candle Factory
• Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Centre
• Border Ranges National Park
• The town of Kyogle
• Rainbow Power Company
• Hemp Embassy
• Blue Knob Hall Gallery & Café
• The Pinnacle Lookout
  

driving directions

Nimbin to Blue Knob

• Head North on Cullen St towards Thorburn St.
• You will pass the Candle Factory on your right (make sure you drop in and check out the colourful candles made using all renewable energy).
• Continue on Cullen St for about 1km and it will become Blue Knob Rd. Follow Blue Knob Rd for approx 6km.

• Keep an eye out on the left for the Blue Knob Hall Gallery & Café - perfect place to stop.

Blue Knob to Border Ranges National Park

• Continue North East on Blue Knob Rd towards Kyogle/Murwillumbah Rd.
• Turn left towards Kyogle & continue on the Kyogle/Murwillumbah Rd.
• Turn right into Williams Rd & then turn into Creegan Rd which becomes Tweed Range Scenic Drive and takes you into The Border Ranges National Park.
• Tweed Range Scenic Drive is a gravel road which traverses the eastern plateau of this World Heritage Rainforest area.

Border Ranges National Park to Kyogle

• Exit the park at Wiangaree on the Western side of the park & travel along the Summerland Way southwards towards Kyogle— a scenic 13km drive from the park exit.
• Camping is available at two great spots on the Western side of the Park at Forest Tops + Sheepstation Creek.

Pick up a map + brochure of the park at Nimbin Visitor Information Centre.

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Explore the World Heritage Listed Nightcap National Park and discover the importance of the historic protests to stop logging on this beautiful scenic drive. From important historical sites to sub-tropical rainforest, picturesque villages and cultural landmarks, this drive covers them all.

highlights

• Nimbin Candle Factory
• Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Centre
• Mt Nardi
• The Channon
• Protesters Falls, Nightcap National Park
• Nimbin Rocks
• Rainbow Power Company
• Hemp Embassy
• Nimbin Artists Gallery
• The Channon Tavern

driving directions

Nimbin to Mt Nardi

• Exit Nimbin via Sibley Street, after 1km Sibley Street will become Tuntable Falls Road.
• To remain on Tuntable Falls Rd turn right at Gungas Rd in the direction of the Channon.
• Continue along Tuntable falls Road for around 4kms then continue straight onto Newton Drive.
• Continue along Newton Drive for 6km until you reach Mt Nardi.

Mt Nardi to the Channon

• Travel back down Newton Drive for around 6km and turn left onto Tuntable Creek Road.
• Continue along Tuntable Creek Road for 13km.

The Channon to Protesters Falls

• From the Channon Tavern cross over Tuntable Creek Road and up Standing Street.
• Turn left onto Mill Street that will change into Terania Creek Road.
• Continue on Terania Creek Road for 15km.

Protesters Falls to Nimbin via Nimbin Rocks

• Backtrack to The Channon.
• Follow Tuntable Creek Road to the right for 400m then turn left onto Koonorigan Road.
• Continue 9km along Koonorigan Road until it meets Nimbin Road.

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This is an amazing way to spend a day. Pack a picnic lunch and explore lush green rainforest, 100 metre waterfalls, spectacular walks and lookouts, huge open spaces and wildlife and an amazing open air cathedral at Bexhill.

highlights

• The Channon
• Dunoon
• Rocky Creek Dam
• Minyon Falls
• Bexhill
• The Channon Tavern
• Minyon Falls Lookout
• Minyon Grass Lookout
• Bexhill Open Air Cathedral

driving directions

Nimbin to Dunoon via The Channon

• Head South on Cullen St towards Nimbin Rd.
• Follow Nimbin Road for about 12km and turn left into Koonorigan Rd.
• Turn Right onto Tuntable Creek Rd towards The Channon and Dunoon.
• The heritage-listed Channon Tavern is located on your right when you arrive at The Channon village. Transformed from the old Butter Factory it offers great food and drinks. (Lunch 12 to 2.30pm 7days, dinner 6 to 8pm Tues to Sun)
• Turn Left onto Dunoon Rd about 5km after The Channon.

Dunoon to Rocky Creek Dam

• Proceed North on Dunoon Road. Turn left into Rocky Creek Dam Rd about 5km out of Dunoon.

Rocky Creek Dam to Minyon Falls

• Heading out of Rocky Creek Dam Rd, turn left into Dunoon Rd towards Dorroughby. After Dorroughby turn left onto Nightcap Range Rd.
• After approximately 10 km, stop at the car park on the right and walk several minutes to enjoy the spectacular view from the top of Minyon falls.

Minyon Falls to Lismore via Rosebank and Bexhill

• Exit the Park onto Minyon Falls Rd, turn right onto Repentence Ck Rd towards Rosebank.
• Turn left to the tiny village of Rosebank which is dotted with macadamia and coffee plantations and home to Rosebank Gold, the first coffee plantation in the region.
• Continue on Rosebank Road to the village of Corndale and then follow Corndale Rd to Bexhill.
• The panoramic view from the Bexhill Open Air Cathedral makes it a popular spot for outdoor weddings, a picnic or just a quiet place to ponder.
• Turn right onto Bangalow Rd to Lismore (10mins)

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This incomparable scenic drive showcases Mt Warning, the source of the regions unique landscapes. Drive through the valleys and mountains created by this extinct volcano while visiting the peaceful cafes and galleries along the way.

highlights

• Nimbin Candle Factory
• Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Centre
• Clarrie Hall Dam
• Uki
• Mt Warning, Wollumbin National Park
• Murwillumbah
• Rainbow Power Company
• Hemp Embassy
• Blue Knob Hall Gallery & Café
• Sphinx Rock Cafe
• Tweed Regional Gallery

driving directions

Nimbin to Blue Knob

• Head North on Cullen St towards Thorburn St.
• You will pass the Candle Factory on your right—make sure you drop in and check out the colourful candles made using all renewable energy.
• Continue on Cullen St for about 1km and it will become Blue Knob Rd. Follow Blue Knob Rd for approx 6km where you will see the Blue Knob Gallery on your left. Open Thurs to Sun.

Blue Knob to Uki

• Continue on Blue Knob Rd to Kyogle/Murwillumbah Rd. Turn Right towards Uki & Murwillumbah & continue on the Kyogle Rd.
• 5km along this road is the Sphinx Rock Cafe on your left. Open 7 days from 9am for lunch. Live music from 1pm every Sunday.
• Continuing on for a further 5km there is the option to take the Doon Doon turnoff on your right for a 7km drive to the Crams Farm picnic area at Clarrie Hall dam. Open 7am to 5pm, (6pm during daylight saving). 
• Returning to the Kyogle Rd towards Murwillumbah, you can also access a picnic area at the northern end of the Clarrie Hall dam (1km from the Kyogle Rd,) just before Uki.

Uki to Mt Warning

• Continue out of Uki for 4km to Mount Warning Road turn off on your left.
• Travel approximately 3.5km to carpark.

Mt Warning to Murwullimbah

• Heading back along Mt Warning Road turn left onto Kyogle Rd & continue to Murwillumbah for approximately 15km.
• Visit the Murwillumbah Visitor Centre now now located at the old train station on the other side of the roundabout. Open 9.30am to 4pm.

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