Driving in, you’re welcomed with a sign – The Biggest Little Town in Australia – giving way to a charming CBD composed of heritage-listed buildings interspersed with boutique shops and gastronomic delights.
Essentially an agricultural region, noted for its tropical fruit, sugar cane, dairy products, macadamia nuts and much more, ‘Mullum’ is a truly worthy destination for a leisurely weekend drive, if only for the enchanting rainforests and majestic landscapes surrounding this magical little town.
Places to eat and drink
Feeling peckish? Your taste buds certainly won’t be disappointed with a trip to food savvy Mullum. There are plenty of culinary options serving up fresh, organic and locally sourced produce to satisfy every palette and preference.
Milk and Honey Wine Bar and Pizzeria
Pizza lovers rejoice! Milk & Honey is a cosy nook well-known for artisan, wood-fired pizzas and an ever-changing menu which reflects the seasons and showcases the region’s most delectable ingredients. The drinks list features the best of Australia’s sustainable and minimal intervention wines. Open for dine in or takeaway from 4pm.
Izakaya Yu
A Mullum icon, Izakaya Yu is tucked down a side street serving up carefully prepared modern Japanese dishes that will satisfy your eyes as much as your stomach. In true izakaya (pub) tradition, sharing is caring – order a warm bottle of sake and indulge in a few share plates of sashimi, tempura rolls, karaage, and much more to find out what all the locals are raving about!
Punch & Daisy
This breezy, casually cool café is made for Mullum. Beyond the hip earthy décor, you’ll find Punch & Daisy’s seasonal menu filled with comforting, nourishing meals like the ocean trout and egg croissant, fungi banh mi, roasted chook and veggies, and aromatic Sri Lankan yellow curry. Come in for brekky and enjoy freshly grounded coffee, or grab a beer, wine or cocktail with lunch.
Made in Mullum
If you’re looking for an exotic gift and want to support local creatives, then this eclectic retail space is your one-stop shop. Located on main street, Made in Mullum showcases original one-off pieces from a collective of over 20 local artists, makers and creators from in and around Mullumbimby. The collective runs the store 7-days a week selling unique jewellery, clothing, art, craft goods, and much more.
Mullumbimby Farmers Markets
Wander amongst over 70 stalls of delicious food, handcrafted goods and sample the best local produce harvested from the Northern Rivers – the most agriculturally rich region in Australia. Held every Friday morning from 7 am to 11 am, the Farmers Markets has become the meeting place for the town’s vibrant community, and where you’ll see Mullum at its colourful best.
Blackbird
Just 10 kilometres from Mullum, Blackbird offers an adults-only luxe experience where time slows down and the pressures of the daily grind melt away. This secluded site houses three chic cabins perched on the side of Mount Koonyum, catering to all your relaxation needs with massages, a magnesium pool, infrared sauna, sunset cocktails, and chef-prepared meals overlooking majestic mountain vistas.
Sanctuary in The Pocket
Looking for wonderfully luxurious, private accommodation for a romantic weekend getaway? Set amidst five acres of tropical gardens, Sanctuary in The Pocket has two villas that are spotlessly clean and beautifully appointed with a spa, plunge pool and large verandah where you can sip vino and listen to the sounds of the rainforest.
Mullum River House
Travelling with family? Mullum River House offers rustic charm with all the mod cons including a modern kitchen, WI-FI, smart TV and air con. Built in the 1940s, the renovated heritage home can host up to eight guests. There’s plenty of space for the kids to play in the rumpus room and spacious backyard. The large verandah offers views of Brunswick River and Mt Chincogan and the backyard houses vegetable and herb gardens, as well as a firepit for memory-making moments around the fire as the sun sinks behind the mountain.
Crystal Castle & the Shambhala Gardens
No trip to Mullum is complete without stopping by Crystal Castle, just 10 minutes from town. Discover a magical sanctuary housing two of the tallest crystals on earth – the Crystal Guardians, standing at a breathtaking 5.5 metres, as well as the Enchanted Cave, the largest amethyst cave on the planet. Be sure to wander through the tranquil Shambhala Gardens and the towering bamboo avenue of Buddha Walk.
Enjoy a day spa
The Kiva Spa & Bathhouse is a Balinese-inspired retreat hidden amidst a tropical garden and bamboo grove. Treat yourself to a healing massage or enjoy a full bathhouse experience featuring a warm magnesium pool, a cold plunge, hammam (steam room) and wood-fired sauna – all designed for you to sit, relax, and reflect. Namaste.
The Beauty Rooms team of experienced beauty therapists offer customised facials catered to suit your specific skin type and concerns. Using certified-organic MUKTI products, they’ll ensure you leave with plumped, glowing skin after just one luxurious all-natural treatment session.
Park life
You don’t have to wander far to find the Brunswick Valley Heritage Park, a rainforest arboretum and recreational park beside the banks of the Brunswick River. This botanical haven houses over 300 species of native trees grown from seeds and cuttings collected from the surrounding rainforest. Walk along the river, enjoy a picnic on the banks and try a spot of bird watching. The arboretum is free and open every day of the year.
Shake your booty
The biggest little music festival in Australia, the Mullum Music Festival serves up an outstanding bill of local and international talent amidst a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. This November, join the annual street parade and watch the streets come alive with music, arts and culture galore over an epic four-day weekend of festivities.