aconcannon Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Nimbin!!!! You really ought to check it out - Australia's (and potentially the world's) most random but interesting little town - like a mini Amsterdam in the mountains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 I've never heard of it so I'll google it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconcannon Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 It's a funny old place - deffo a must visit!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 The first thing that came up when I looked at images was a bunch of stuff to do with weed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconcannon Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yeah - it's one hell of a crazy place!!! We got chatting to some guy there one day who told us the village was formed after a festival in the 1960's - lot's of people were too high etc to leave and so the place is just full of hippies and as a result it's very free spirited - we were in the local park, which is next door to the police station, and we had people offering to sell us weed - it's crazy! Go for the experience because as far as I am aware there's nowhere else in the world like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'll go for a visit lol. @pablo you should come, sounds like you would like it! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yeah - it's one hell of a crazy place!!! We got chatting to some guy there one day who told us the village was formed after a festival in the 1960's - lot's of people were too high etc to leave and so the place is just full of hippies and as a result it's very free spirited - we were in the local park, which is next door to the police station, and we had people offering to sell us weed - it's crazy! Go for the experience because as far as I am aware there's nowhere else in the world like it!! I went to Nimbin when we stayed in Byron around the Millennium. Although I only stayed an hour, got when i needed and headed back to Byron he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Not sure if these places have been mentioned Stace but some of my favourite places near Alice Springs include: - Kings Canyon, about 323 km southwest of the Alice - Palm Valley, about 123 km southwest - Serpentine Gorge, 100 km west - Simpsons Gap, 18 km west - Standley Chasm, 50 km west - The Olgas, 365 km southwest - Ayers Rock, 470 km southwest Ayers Rock and The Olgas are virtually next door to each other and you can see The Olgas in the distance when you visit the Rock. Also, a magical spot is Rainbow Valley just south of the Alice. At sunset the rocks look like they have turned to molten rock and the colours are amazing. Tourist buses arrive for sunset and then go again but we camp there and it is wonderful. Try to camp if you can as you will see stars like you have never seen before anywhere else. Be warned though there are no facilities (including no water) apart from a pit toilet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks! I've never camped before so that'll be a experience.. :laugh: on herm there was amazing view of the stars because we didn't have street lights or anything like that. I'd never quite noticed the stars as much as that before! So I think I'd really like Australia for that by the sounds of it. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Nimbin!!!! You really ought to check it out - Australia's (and potentially the world's) most random but interesting little town - like a mini Amsterdam in the mountains! I went to Nimbin awhile ago. Walked around, avoided eating any cakes, but was aware of a lot of smoke in the air. went back to my cousins, felt very very tired, and slept for a couple of hours. Not sure it was because of the fresh air!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 I went to Nimbin awhile ago. Walked around, avoided eating any cakes, but was aware of a lot of smoke in the air.went back to my cousins, felt very very tired, and slept for a couple of hours. Not sure it was because of the fresh air!? Do they have brownies lol. That's the last thing I need - I'm a bit of a zombie at the best of times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 If you end up travelling north to Darwin from Alice Springs spend a night at the Daly Waters pub. http://www.dalywaterspub.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Fair dinkum lol cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 If you end up travelling north to Darwin from Alice Springs spend a night at the Daly Waters pub. http://www.dalywaterspub.com/ @Bobj must know the place. the night I was there in 04 the guy singing and on the guitar had chickens sitting on his hat. 2 European girls that worked in the bar that were about to move on we're singing as well, great night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Chickens... You've sold it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Not sure if these places have been mentioned Stace but some of my favourite places near Alice Springs include: - Kings Canyon, about 323 km southwest of the Alice - Palm Valley, about 123 km southwest - Serpentine Gorge, 100 km west - Simpsons Gap, 18 km west - Standley Chasm, 50 km west - The Olgas, 365 km southwest - Ayers Rock, 470 km southwest Ayers Rock and The Olgas are virtually next door to each other and you can see The Olgas in the distance when you visit the Rock. Also, a magical spot is Rainbow Valley just south of the Alice. At sunset the rocks look like they have turned to molten rock and the colours are amazing. Tourist buses arrive for sunset and then go again but we camp there and it is wonderful. Try to camp if you can as you will see stars like you have never seen before anywhere else. Be warned though there are no facilities (including no water) apart from a pit toilet. Some great places there big sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Chickens... You've sold it to me White fluffy ones as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 @Bobj must know the place. the night I was there in 04 the guy singing and on the guitar had chickens sitting on his hat. 2 European girls that worked in the bar that were about to move on we're singing as well, great night. http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/chewing-fat/214977-pic-day-100.html#post1936612829 Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Maybe I could get a job there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Maybe I could get a job there http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/Northern-Territory/Gulf-to-Gulf/Daly-Waters Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/chewing-fat/214977-pic-day-100.html#post1936612829 Cheers, Bobj. Nice one mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 I definitely want to go to a few unusual places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I definitely want to go to a few unusual places Jump in a canoe and paddle along Katherine gorge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Jump in a canoe and paddle along Katherine gorge With my arm bands on :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Would anybody recommend getting a rail pass or should I just stick with the greyhound pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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