Nimbin’s Rainbow Walk – A Community Dream Realised

Have you walked the Nimbin Rainbow Walk yet?

If not, now’s the perfect time to explore this beautiful new addition to our village. Whether you’re a local seeking peace and connection, or a visitor discovering Nimbin for the first time, the Rainbow Walk invites you to slow down, breathe in the beauty and feel part of something special.

After more than a decade of planning, dreaming and dedicated community effort, the Rainbow Walk in Nimbin is now nearing completion – and locals are already loving it.

The vision behind the Rainbow Walk was to create something special. A recreational space for locals and a high-quality tourism experience for the thousands who visit Nimbin each year. It draws on Nimbin’s rich traditions of ecotourism, sustainability and connection to Country – honouring First Nations culture and knowledge throughout the design and storytelling.

Even before the official opening, the community was walking the path – but now, with bridges, seating spots, storyboards and nature restoration efforts all in place, the joy on people’s faces says it all. “The work done in the past five years has survived floods, supported regeneration and helped spark a real sense of pride,” say organisers. “It’s created new groups like Aquarius Park Landcare and strengthened our connections to each other.”

Whether it’s locals greeting one another along the path, young families birdwatching, or visitors reading the stunning signage that shares Nimbin’s cultural identity, the walk is already proving to be a community magnet and a conversation starter.

At the heart of the walk lies Aquarius Park, a community-owned section making up 60% of the route. This area is wheelchair and stroller friendly, meeting Australian accessibility standards and includes disability parking and access to new toilet facilities. The remainder of the walk, managed by Lismore Council, traverses more challenging terrain, making full accessibility difficult – but this decision was made with care, in order to preserve valuable regeneration work and avoid costly elevated structures.

The Rainbow Walk is more than a path. It’s an evolving community project. “The next stage will connect the walk into the heart of the village,” says the team, with future plans linking up to High Street, Nimbin Rocks and beyond. Community groups are encouraged to adopt sections of the path for maintenance – many hands will ensure its future remains bright and well cared for.

So why the stairs and why this route? The design has evolved over years of consultation, land changes and environmental consideration. The current path weaves through peaceful green spaces and follows natural topography – shaped by permaculture design and a deep respect for Country.

As one local put it, “It’s like walking in nature, without leaving the village.”

With sugar gliders already in the nesting boxes and native plant life bouncing back, the Rainbow Walk is not just a path – it’s a living, growing celebration of Nimbin’s spirit.

While there are so many instrumental people to thank, special thanks go to Diana Roberts, whose tireless work, commitment and vision have been vital in making the Rainbow Walk a reality. Her passion for community and the environment has helped shape this path in every sense.