How to travel to Nimbin
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| Nimbin is located about 50 kms south of Murwillumbah and 30 kms north of Lismore. There are 2 buses daily between Murwillumbah, Nimbin and Lismore by Wallers Bus Service, call 02-6687-8550 for bookings/inquiries.
The Brisbane to Lismore bus service by Premier Coaches may be useful. They provide 2 services from Brisbane to Lismore a day.
Contact Premier Coaches on 133410 or visit their website www.premierms.com.au
PM41 Departs BRISBANE ROMA STREET TRANSIT CENTRE 08:30 Arrives LISMORE TRANSIT CENTRE-MOLESWORTH ST 14:50
PM43 Departs BRISBANE ROMA STREET TRANSIT CENTRE 17:30 Arrives LISMORE TRANSIT CENTRE-MOLESWORTH ST 23:10
Nimbin is about a 2-hour car drive south of Brisbane or 1 hour 20 minutes from Coolangatta Airport. Follow the Pacific Highway south and take the turnoff to Murwillumbah; head to Kyogle (via Uki) and after approximately 35kms take the turn-off to Nimbin. Please note that you must leave the Pacific Highway at the turn-off to Murwillumbah.
From Sydney, it would be a 10-hour car drive. For coach travel, from Sydney to Lismore takes about 12 hours. Contact Premier Coaches on 133410 or visit their website www.premierms.com.au. Travelling by train from Sydney to Casino (then bus to Lismore) takes approximately 13 hours - contact Country Link on 132232 or go to their website www.countrylink.info for more information.
There are 3 flights each day from Sydney to Lismore flying Rex - contact Rex on 131713, or visit their website www.regionalexpress.com.au. Lismore to Nimbin by car is about a 25- minute drive.Virgin Blue fly from Sydney to Coolangatta (Gold Coast) 9 times per day. Visit their website www.virginblue.com.au
If you are flying in or out of Brisbane and need an overnight stay, you could consider the Hotel Formule 1 Brisbane Airport at 18 Navigator Place, Hendra Brisbane QLD 4011. Ph: 0738683457 from $71 per room per night.
Green Triangle Bus
These folk have a new service from Brisbane to Nimbin via Byron Bay, leaving Brisbane on Sunday-Tuesday-Friday.
Return service to Brisbane departs Nimbin 3.30pm(Winter) or 4.30pm(Summer) Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Arrives in Brisbane 7pm. About $42 one way. See their website at www.greentriangle.com.au
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Where to stay in Nimbin
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There are a variety of accommodation options in Nimbin. It is possible to pitch a tent at the Nimbin Caravan Park or on the Rainbow Power Company premises. The following hostels and motels are nearby:
Right next-door: Nimbin Caravan Park: tent and caravan spaces. Phone (02) 66 89 1402
Within walking distance: Rainbow Retreat: $15 per night dormitory accommodation, $10 per person camping, and $40 per double share.
Phone (02) 6689 1262
Granny's Farm (YHA): $20 per night dormitory or $48 for a double bedroom or $10 per person camping.
Phone (02) 6689 1333
Grey Gum Lodge: From $55 per twin share and $60 for double, a night.
Phone (02) 6689 1713
Nimbin Hotel: From $25 per person a night. Phone (02) 6689 1246Within driving distance: Abode of Peace Motel: Phone (02) 6689 1420
Klassic Lodge: Phone (02) 6689 9350. http://www.klassiclodge.com.au
Prices start at about $60 - includes air-conditioning, pool, laundry, TV etc.
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Bus Timetable |
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WALLER'S BUS CO TIMETABLE |
| This service runs from Monday to Friday excluding public holidays
1st September 2004
Timetable (in pdf format)
LEAVING LISMORE THROUGH TO MURWILLUMBAH
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Normal Depart Times |
Location School |
Holiday Times |
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am |
pm |
pm |
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am |
pm |
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8:00 |
2:35 |
3:20 |
Lismore Transit Centre |
8:00 |
2:35 |
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8:10 |
2:45 |
4:00 |
Goolmangar |
8:10 |
2:45 |
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8:20 |
3:00 |
4:15 |
Coffee Camp |
8:20 |
2:55 |
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8:45 |
3:20 |
4:30 |
Nimbin Ave |
8:35 |
3:10 |
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9:30 |
3:30 |
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Nimbin Departure |
9:00 |
3:30 |
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9:40 |
3:40 |
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Blue Knob |
9:10 |
3:40 |
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9:50 |
3:55 |
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Twin Bridges |
9:15 |
3:45 |
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9:53 |
4:00 |
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Mt Burrell |
9:20 |
3:50 |
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10:10 |
4:20 |
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Uki |
9:40 |
4:10 |
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10:15 |
4:25 |
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Mt Warning Turnoff |
9:45 |
4:15 |
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10:30 |
4:40 |
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Murwillumbah |
10:00 |
4:25 |
LEAVING MURWILLUMBAH THROUGH TO LISMORE
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Normal Depart Times |
Location |
School Holiday Times |
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pm |
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pm |
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7:10 |
1:50 |
Murwillumbah |
7:30 |
2:15 |
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7:20 |
2:03 |
Mt Warning Turnoff |
7:42 |
2:28 |
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7:30 |
2:08 |
Uki |
7:55 |
2:33 |
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7:55 |
2:30 |
Mt Burrell |
8:10 |
2:55 |
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8:00 |
2:35 |
Twin Bridges |
8:20 |
3:00 |
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8:32 |
2:40 |
Blue Knob |
8:30 |
3:05 |
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8:45 |
2:50 |
Nimbin Arrive |
8:40 |
3:15 |
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7:50 |
9:00 |
3:30 |
Nimbin Depart |
9:00 |
3:20 |
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8:05 |
9:10 |
3:45 |
Coffee Camp |
9:10 |
3:30 |
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8:15 |
9:20 |
3:55 |
Goolmangar |
9:20 |
3:40 |
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8:50 |
9:35 |
4:10 |
Lismore Transit Centre |
9:35 |
3:50 |
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8:55 |
9:40 |
4:15 |
Lismore Bus Depot |
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Graeme A Waller Pty Ltd trading as Waller's Bus Company
409 Houghlahans Creek Road, Booyong 2480
Phone: 66226266 Mobile:0428 255 284
ABN 74092044874
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