Discover Coffee Camp

Around Coffee Camp, several distinct travel interests come together: Nightcap National Park, with its rainforest and waterfall; Nimbin’s market; and the craft of candle making. You can plan your trip around a love of landscapes, a specific market day or an interest in local crafts. Coffee Camp itself also has a historical connection with the area’s former timber transport.

Rainforest and waterfalls in Nightcap National Park

Nightcap National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. In the park, the Protesters Falls walking track leads to a tiered waterfall over moss-covered rocks. For travellers looking to make rainforest and waterfalls the focus of their trip, this offers a specific natural attraction near Coffee Camp. If you plan to take the track, check current access conditions before visiting. A description updated on 14 December 2024 lists the “Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls” tour through waterfall and rainforest areas with Far Out Tours – Northern NSW, whose address is in Coffee Camp; the tour features World Heritage rainforest and the region’s national parks.

Market day and candle making in Nimbin

Nimbin is near Coffee Camp, and its market is held on the fourth and fifth Sundays of the month. Multicultural food, coffee, handmade arts and crafts, and recycled products make it a destination for travellers who want to combine food and crafts during a market visit. As the market takes place on specific Sundays, it’s worth checking that the date fits with your other plans.

At the nearby Nimbin Candle Factory, slow-burning, smokeless candles have been made by hand for over 50 years. Visitors can see Australia’s only water-powered candle-dipping platform, which can produce up to 1,500 stick candles at a time. The focus here is on candle making and an unusual piece of equipment. While the market brings food and a range of goods together, the candle factory offers a closer look at a specific production process. These are two different options to plan around: a market visit tied to particular days of the month, or a glimpse into candle making.

A glimpse into local history

Coffee Camp’s history includes historic timber chutes. Logs were sent down them so that teams of animals could haul them to Coffee Camp for transport. Two or three remnants are still visible. This trace connects a specific piece of equipment with the area’s former timber transport and its destination, Coffee Camp. It adds a distinct perspective on local history to the nature and craft themes.

Accommodation and trip planning

Coffee Grounds – The Bus is accommodation on a 50-acre wooded property in Coffee Camp. Choosing where to stay is a separate consideration from picking the right Sunday for the market or a nature destination in Nightcap National Park.

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