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Economy of Nimbin


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�    Tourism: Usually higher during late summer/spring, Nimbin is a major tourist attraction with organised tours frequenting the town.

�    Backpackers: As Nimbin is regarded as an international attraction for its eccentricity, colourful people and drug culture; it attracts backpackers from over the world who spend money in the town at its various accommodation houses, retail outlets and New Age healing centres. Workshops held in the surrounding areas on ecology and self sufficiency contribute to the towns revenue.

�    Property: In 2004 the region was experiencing a property boom, as many left the cities for an alternative lifestyle or tree-change, and large farms were being subdivided into smaller blocks for sale.

�    Alternative Energy/Culture/Lifestyle: Many green industries operate in Nimbin include the Rainbow Power Company, Djanbung Permaculture Gardens, Nimbin Environment Centre, Ecosilk Bags and the Nimbin Candle Factory.

�    Health & Lifestyle: New Age healing is available in almost every form, and the local arts are thriving with many galleries and arts events
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