$2.5 million walking trail to promote Nimbin as nature-based tourism destination

Lismore City Council has received funding totalling $2,546,640 from both the Federal and State governments to build a 1.1km Rainbow Road Walking Track in Nimbin assisting Council's vision for Nimbin to become a high quality, nature-based tourism destination.

The walking track will complement existing infrastructure, linking to Nimbin’s popular main street, which features heritage murals and colourful street life.

Lismore City Council Mayor Vanessa Ekins welcomed the funding and believes the walking trail will deliver an array of positive benefits for the Nimbin community.

Mayor Ekins notes “the vision and work for this walking trail has been an on-going project for almost 20 years. It will link the many attractions in Nimbin has to offer to deliver a fantastic experience for tourists.

“The track will offer visitors the beautiful scenery of the Nimbin village, plus spectacular views of the surrounding countryside as it winds through rehabilitated bushland and to the doorstep of popular tourist destinations.”

“This project will also make a big difference locally, creating opportunities to increase tourism, employment and economic recovery, as well as building community cohesion.”

The walk is funded under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package, which is co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments for bushfire recovery, response, and preparedness in NSW.

Image: Kevin Hogan MP, President of the Nimbin Chamber of Commerce Diana Roberts, Cr Darlene Cook, Mayor Vanessa Ekins and Cr Elly Bird.