Byron Bay – Weekend trip to Nimbin and Nightcap National Park – 18 September 2022

 

 

On Sunday 18th September, students embarked on a full day trip to Nimbin and Nightcap National Park.

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
Secret blue lake

 

 

 

The trips itinerary included swimming at a secret blue lake with optional cliff jumping, lunch in Nimbin and visiting a hidden waterfall in Nightcap National Park.

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
Drinks and rest on top of a waterfall

 

 

 

The journey from Byron Bay to Nimbin is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, and Nightcap National Park is approximately 20 minutes outside of the Nimbin township.

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
Cliff jumping

 

 

 

Our trip coincided with the Nimbin MardiGrass, a peaceful protest for the personal use of cannabis, so Nimbin was crowded with interesting people and smoke.

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
Picnic on the lake

 

 

 

Nimbin is a hippie destination, with eclectic shops and a vibrant arts and alternative health scene.

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
Enjoying the clear, blue water

 

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
Drinks and snacks were provided

 

 

 

Nightcap National Park contains World Heritage-listed rainforests and an abundance of wildlife including rare, vulnerable and threatened species.

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
Photo of a photo

 

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
Finding the best path

 

 

 

You can spot wild Koalas in Nightcap National Park.

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
Soaking up the sun

 

 

 

Nightcap National Park is home to many threatened frogs and you can hear their chorus, a distinctive ‘arrrrrrk’.

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
Koala!

 

 

 

Nightcap National Park has strong spiritual significance to the Aboriginal community. The Bundjalung and Widjabul aboriginal peoples lived off the land and still hold ceremonies in Nightcap National Park.

 

 

 

Weekend Trip To Nimbin And Nightcap National Park
It was an epic full day trip together

 

 

 

Rueben from the Byron Bay Travel Company ran this trip for our students. Students had a wonderful day together and are excited to join future weekend trips with the Byron Bay Travel Company.

 

 

If you’re interested in reading about our other exclusive activities with the Byron Bay Travel Company please check out the blog posts below:

 

Weekend trip to Yuraygir National Park

An afternoon escape to beautiful Killen’s Falls

An afternoon escape to hidden gem Whites Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE, and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

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