Australia Diaries: Barefoot in Nimbin

I feel like this is an appropriate image to introduce this blog entry on Nimbin- the hippie capital of Australia.

This friendly bohemian, a Nimbin local and a free-spirit, is the epitome of this intriguing small New South Wales town. A borough built on peace, love, petuli oil and weed. A lot of weed.

Besides illegal substances, this whacky, hippie town does have some genuine appeal.

Check out the museum, the journey begins 'at the rainbow serpents mouth'....apparently. It's a colorful and expressive display of weird art and suggestive sculptures. It's pretty much a ton of gypsy ramblings scribbled on burlap, psychedelic swirls, rainbows, love hearts and peace signs. 

If you dodge around the relentless pot dealers peddling marijuana cookies, there's actually some decent shops in Nimbin. 'Bringabong' or 'Happy High Herbs'  speak for themselves but there's a ton of stores flogging organic, hand-made & bamboo clothes on the cheap.

Experience the true gypsy life of the Woodstock generation and ask your tour guide to take you to a short woodland trail nearby. There's a gorgeous deserted waterfall just outside of the town with natural springs you can take a dip in.

Hanging Rock Falls, Nimbin, New South Wales.

I'm pretty pleased I managed to slip in and out of Nimbin without getting contact high or converting to vegan but I did snag a couple of tie-dye shirts and some knock-off Birkenstocks.

Peace & Love xoxox