Transport

Getting around during MardiGrass

Drug Free Drivers: MardiGrass Duber and U-Bud

Drivers and passengers make contact via:

Facebook group: Nimbin Mardi grass rideshare

OR

Here is a list of driver contact details

MardiGrass is calling for drug free drivers to help locals and visitors during MardiGrass safely get to and from their accommodation and Nimbin. Please register for the MardiGrass Duber/UBud Service by emailing: nimbinmardigrass@hempembassy.net OR Join Facebook group: Nimbin Mardi grass rideshare.
 
More local transport options at the bottom of this page . . .
 
 

Getting to Nimbin

BY CAR

Located inland of Byron Bay and to the North of Lismore, Nimbin is easily accessed by car. Nimbin is within a 1.25 hour drive of both the Gold Coast and Byron Bay and 30 minutes from Lismore.

If you’re driving yourself, please join and check this Facebook group:

nth coast RDT locations

If you’re looking for a lift or can give a ride, please make contact via Facebook:

Nimbin Mardi grass rideshare

Nimbin Mardigrass [group]

Nimbin Mardigrass [page]

2019 Nimbin Mardigrass [event]

Or invite a designated driver? MardiGrass is a wonderful experience for non-cannabis lovers too!


BY PLANE

Nimbin’s closest airport is Lismore Regional Airport [13 17 13] serviced by Regional Express Airlines (REX) and is 30 minutes from Nimbin. REX offers passengers 52 flights per week between Sydney and Lismore.

The Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport is located 1 hour from Nimbin.

The closest international airport is the Gold Coast Airport in Coolangatta, Queensland. It is 90 minutes drive from Nimbin.

Airport Transfers:

Byron Easy Bus
(Brisbane-Gold Coast-Ballina/Byron Airports)
02 6685 7447

Imagine Byron Car Rentals
(Ballina and Coolangatta Airports)
0412 668 574 or 02 6684 1177

Markus
Rates from Gold Coast to Nimbin. 4 people maximum. Surfers Paradise = $140. Varsity Lakes Train Station = $120. Coolangatta Airport = $100.
0416 770 449

North Coast Limousines
0405 45 25 66

Pavlos Airport Transfers
02 6672 1444

Steve’s Airport Transfers
0414 660 031


BY BUS

The Nimbin Shuttle runs buses from Byron Bay to Nimbin daily. Gosel’s Bus Company runs buses from Murwillumbah Mon-Fri. Several coach and bus operators provide services to Lismore from major centres throughout Australia and the region. Wallers Bus Company service the route from Lismore to Nimbin.

Ballina Buslines
(Lismore-Ballina)
02 6686 3666

Gosel’s Bus Company
(Murwillumbah-Nimbin)
02 6677 9394
 
(Brisbane-Byron Bay-Sydney)
1300 473 946
 
(Brisbane-Lismore-Sydney)
13 34 10
 
(Murwillumbah-Gold Coast Airport-train stations)
07 5579 5932
 
Wallers Bus Company
(Lismore-Nimbin-Murwillumbah)
02 6622 6266 or 0428 255 284
 

BY SHUTTLE BUS

Charter Vehicle Service
(Lismore-Nimbin)
0402 831 151

(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
0450 913 145
 
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
0413 217 153
 
(Byron Bay-Ballina)
0414 660 031
 
 

BY TOUR BUS

Grasshoppers Nimbin Tour
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
0438 269 076
 
The Happy Coach
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
02 6685 3996
 
Jim’s Alternative Tours
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
0401 592 247
 
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
0450 913 145
 

BY TRAIN

NSW Trainlink services are available from Sydney to Casino with a change over and bus from Casino to Lismore. Wallers Bus Company service the Lismore to Nimbin route.

(Sydney-Casino-Lismore)
13 22 32
 

Getting around during MardiGrass

Drug Free Drivers: MardiGrass Duber and U-Bud

Drivers and passengers make contact via Facebook group: Nimbin Mardi grass rideshare,
Or, re-visit this page, closer to Mardigrass, for a list of driver contact details.

MardiGrass is calling for drug free drivers to help locals and visitors during MardiGrass safely get to and from their accommodation and Nimbin. Please register for the MardiGrass Duber/UBud Service by emailing: nimbinmardigrass@hempembassy.net OR Join Facebook group: Nimbin Mardi grass rideshare.

 

And if you’re driving yourself, please join and check this Facebook group: nth coast RDT locations


Byron Bay-Lismore-Nimbin Shuttles

Charter Vehicle Service
Lismore to Nimbin over the mardigrass weekend. Pick up point out the front of Northern Rivers Hotel, Terania Street, North Lismore to car park Nimbin, returning hourly. Seats 7 up to passengers.
0402 831 151
 
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
0450 913 145
 
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
0413 217 153
 
 

Byron Bay-Nimbin Tour Buses

Boomerang Bus
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
0429 461 342

Grasshoppers Nimbin Tour
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
0438 269 076
 
The Happy Coach
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
02 6685 3996
 
Jim’s Alternative Tours
(Byron Bay-Nimbin)
0401 592 247
 

Local Taxis & Limos

Lismore Taxis
131 008 / 02 6621 2618

North Coast Limousines
0405 45 25 66

Ballina-Alstonville Taxis & Hire Cars
02 6686 9999

Ballina Hire Cars & Taxis
1800 99 2066

Byron Bay Taxis & Limousines
02 6685 5008

Casino Cabs
02 6662 1100

GoByron
02 6620 9200

Kyogle Taxis & Hire Cars
02 6632 2020

Kyogle Taxi Service
02 6632 1555

Pavlos Tweed Valley & Coast Limousines
02 6672 1444

Tweed Taxis
02 6672 6666