At Nimbin Valley Dairy, we’re more than cheesemakers—we’re custodians of a legacy spanning five generations of dairy farming. Nestled on a ridge overlooking the Nimbin valley, our family farm produces cow and goat milk products, crafted with care and tradition.
Inspired by regenerative farming methods from our forebears and traditional cheesemaking techniques of France and Italy, we honor our heritage while ensuring every product is wholesome and sustainable.
Our products are simple: pure, honest ingredients with nothing added and nothing to hide. No unpronounceable additives, no mysterious numbers—just the authentic flavors and simple pleasures our family has cherished for generations. And we’re proud to share them with you.
Our Region
We are privileged to call the traditional lands of the Bundjalung people our home. In the late 1800s, European settlers arrived, drawn by the rich volcanic soil to harvest timber and establish dairy farms and banana plantations.
In 1973, Nimbin became the heart of a cultural shift during the iconic Aquarius Festival. What started as a ten-day celebration of art, music, and alternative living sparked a lasting transformation. Many festival-goers stayed, embracing a lifestyle rooted in sustainability, community, resilience, and simplicity.
This spirit continues to thrive today, fueling a vibrant local economy of small-scale food producers, farm-to-table restaurants, cozy cafes, cooperatives, roadside stalls, and bustling markets. Here, some of Australia’s finest, freshest, and most natural produce is celebrated, all nurtured through a commitment to quality and sustainability.
Our Animals
Our goats and cows spend their days grazing freely across 120 hectares of lush, fertile pastures. Their wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do—we wouldn’t feed them anything we wouldn’t eat ourselves. Their diet is carefully balanced with the right mix of protein, energy, minerals, and vitamins, ensuring they produce the richest, most flavorful milk for cheesemaking.
Kerry and crew tend to the herd with regular health checks and personal attention. If a sick animal requires assistance, they are rested from the milking herd until fully recovered, keeping our milk and cheeses free from chemicals, hormones, and antibiotics.
We’ve learned that happy, healthy animals produce the most wholesome and delicious milk. Taste our products, and you’ll experience the difference in every bite.
“The milk is creamy and delicious, their cheeses have fantastic texture and taste. The dairy animals have lush green hill paddocks and live a low stress lifestyle. On top of that the people behind the business are genuine, honest and caring. As a consumer this is the sort of business I want to support.”
“Amazing cheese from one of Australia’s finest cheesemakers, and great advocates for small scale, sustainable, ethical farming.”
“Kind and generous owners plus really good authentic products, what more could you ask for?”
“Have always loved the product and service from Nimbin Valley Dairy but now they have given us even more reason to love them. Setting up a home delivery service in this difficult time to ensure we can still access their amazing produce and don’t have to leave our house to do it is very much appreciated. Thank you Nimbin Valley Dairy you are brilliant.”
“All the Nimbin cheeses are off the charts when it comes to taste. The hard cheese and goats are my favourites. We eat lots of cheese and there’s always a Nimbin buried in the platter. We love it with just a dash of mustard, as my missus is Dutch and of course a glass of Shiraz to wash it down!”
