Nimbin

Despite the fact that Nimbin is just a small town in the north of New South Wales, it occupies one of the most important places in the mythology of Australia. He got his name from the legendary Niimbunji, a powerful shaman who possessed supernatural abilities and became famous for his ability to heal.

Not far from Nimbin there is an energy source, to which everyone who wants to become shamans comes. Here they pass tests, acquire knowledge and learn to communicate with spirits — these skills allow them to take a leading position in their tribe in the future.
Niimbunji's name is also associated with the legend of a giant dog - a theme popular in the mythology of most peoples of Australia.

According to this legend, Niimbunji and his colleague Balugaan had two dogs. One day, chasing a kangaroo, they ran to the town of Ilbogan, where the cunning animal turned into a water snake and escaped from its enemies. The dogs were caught and killed by local residents. Niimbunji and Balugaan took the bodies of their pets from people and brought them to the waterfall at Mount Vije, where their remains turned into stones.

At night, the dogs turn into giant dingoes and go hunting. Mount Vije is revered as a sacred place by the Bunja-lung people living here.