3 days in Nimbin & Ipswich Itinerary

Nimbin is a village in the Northern Rivers area of the Australian state of New South Wales, approximately 30km north of Lismore, 33km northeast of Kyogle, and 70km west of Byron Bay.Nimbin is notable for the prominence of its environmental initiatives such as permaculture, sustainability and self-sufficiency as well as the cannabis counterculture. Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): explore the galleries of Nimbin Craft Gallery, then take in the dramatic natural features at Nimbin Rocks, then take in the dramatic scenery at Protestors Falls, and finally admire the engineering at Rocky Creek Dam.

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Brisbane to Nimbin is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Brisbane in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Nimbin, with lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to travel to Ipswich.

Ipswich is an urban region in south-east Queensland, Australia, which is located in the south-west of the Brisbane metropolitan area. Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): contemplate the waterfront views at Colleges Crossing Recreational Reserve, see the interesting displays at The Workshops Rail Museum, and then examine the collection at Qld MotorSport Museum. On the next day, admire the natural beauty at Nerima Gardens, then walk around Queens Park, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Ipswich Nature Centre, and finally make a splash at River Heart Parklands.

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Getting from Nimbin to Ipswich by car takes about 2.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Ipswich can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.