The Australian Rainforest is globally known for its amazing nature, peculiar wildlife, and adventures. But not many people know it also hides some little corners of Peace and Good Vibes. All about care for the nature and healthy living. Some sort of Modern Hippie Communities. Known as 'the biggest little town in Australia', the counter culture of Mullimbimy has been less commercialised than other spots in the New South Wales Northern Rivers Region, meaning that this is a place where you can still experience some 70s magic.
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Home Destinations Seven hippie towns better than Byron Seven hippie towns better than Byron by Ellie Baxter 30 September 2023, 2:00 am 3 Australia, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse culture, is also home to some great hippie towns. These communities offer a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Thousands of young people jumped in their Kombis and headed for the lush valleys of the north coast of New South Wales to set up their own versions of utopia. The rush proved short-lived, with most of the communities falling apart fairly quickly due to lack of planning and resources, or simply personality clashes. Are there any Hippie Communes in Australia? no politics Are there any off the grid alternate living communities in Australia Thanks in Advanced guys Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Sort by: Axtvueiz • 4 yr. ago Yeah there are loads, some of them are even so big they are small towns!! How the world has changed. This is Bodhi Farm, an intentional community in northern NSW. And if it seems straight out of the '70s, that's because it is. Bodhi Farm residents gather each Sunday for dinner in the community centre. (Supplied: Heather Faulkner) The 1970s meets 2019
Nimbin the colourful hippie town near Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. The Sydney to Gold Coast drive
Meet the Australians living in 'intentional communities' By Larissa Ham March 11, 2018 If the idea of communal living conjures up images of `70s flower power and mung-bean-eating hippies, think again. Modern-day communes - or intentional communities, as most are now known - are thriving. 1 Things to do in Byron Bay 1.1 Walk to the Lighthouse 1.2 Have a fancy breakfast at one of the cafes 1.3 Join a drum circle 1.4 Learn how to surf 1.5 Spend a day at the Crystal Castle 1.6 Take a trip to Nimbin 1.7 Have a stroll at the Farmers Market 1.8 Like it? Pin it! Things to do in Byron Bay Walk to the Lighthouse Lighthouse in Byron Bay. Situated 70 km west of Byron Bay, Nimbin is seen as Australia's ultimate hippie heaven. Its population of 2,000 believes on an escapist sub-culture. If, as travelers, the first thing we saw in this little town is the drug influence, locals are also artists pro organic farming and sustainable development.. Today, about forty communities live. The Rainbow is an apt introduction to this town—it captures Fremantle's hippie vibe, honours its port heritage, and hints at its pride-friendly identity. As your make your way in, repurposed shipping containers also prop up at the Hougoumont Hotel, a boutique stay featuring naval-inspired suites designed by Matthew Crawford Architects.
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Precursors Classical culture The hippie movement has found historical precedents as far back as the Mazdakist movement in Persia, whose leader the Persian reformer Mazdak, advocated communal living, the sharing of resources, vegetarianism, and free love. [2] Mandie Hale travelled to the 1973 Aquarius Festival in a psychedelic caravan from Melbourne, with a three-month-old baby in her arms. Forty years later, they both remain on a multiple occupancy.
Queensland Sunshine Coast Bellbunya is no hippie commune: it's a whole new world Bellbunya near Eumundi is no modern-day hippie commune but it does explore environmental and spiritual sustainability and practises respectful community living. By Amy-ann Nolan 2 min read December 3, 2016 - 12:23PM Mist rolls in over Bellbunya near Eumundi. Many communes in the bush, ferals & some small hippie communities. Nimbin & Byron Bay are two cool places to check out. Also the Rainforest around Kuranda (good hostel there) & Cape Tribulation. Australians now spend more money on marijuana than on wine, and almost as much as BEER! How things have changed down under!
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Down to earth. In Community development, Environment, The Big Issue on January 11, 2011. Communes are back. Actually, they never went away. They've shaken the naked-hippie image to offer a practical alternative to modern challenges. ONE idyllic Friday afternoon - like many afternoons at the Homeland community - an impromptu parents. 1 Australia Oceania Place 18 comments Best 156102brux • 3 yr. ago Have you never heard of Nimbin? 15 EurekaThin • 3 yr. ago Yes, most people have heard of that tourist trap. OP wants a hippy commune, not a town full of 25 year olds from the Northern Beaches who bought a $30,000 Kombi to make "the pilgrimage". scoldog • 3 yr. ago
