Ever found yourself staring at an extinguished joint, lost in a daydream, thinking, “One day I’ll actually get to MardiGrass…”—only to have life, work, the driving laws or the lack of a crew pull you back to reality? This is your sign.

In April 2026, a small convoy will be rolling out of Melbourne and heading north to Nimbin, with a pit stop in Sydney along the way. Think plant nerds, seasoned stoners, sober allies and the simply curious all piled into cars, sharing good tunes, better chats and a shared love of cannabis culture.

The drive will feature Joint walks at key stops, iconic photos with “Aussie Big Things” and that sense you’re part of something much bigger than a regular old road trip. By the time you hit Nimbin, you’re not just “going to MardiGrass”—you’re literally helping to build it!

The group arrives a week early to get hands-on with festival setup, meet the locals and organisers and plug into the heart of the movement. It’s part road trip, part training camp, part rolling community house party and part, “Wait, why haven’t I done this sooner?”

If you’ve ever wanted to go to MardiGrass but didn’t know who to go with or how to make it happen, this is for you. If you’ve been looking for people who care about legalisation, harm reduction and growing a stronger, kinder cannabis community, this is absolutely for you.

Key details:

• Departure: Melbourne, Monday 20 April 2026

• Route: Via Sydney, with Joint walks and stops at “Big Things” for photos and fun

• Arrival: Nimbin, Friday 24 April 2026

• Purpose: Help set up MardiGrass, contribute on the ground and connect with the broader movement

• Vibe: Supportive, welcoming, community-first—whether you consume or not

Spots will be limited to keep the convoy tight-knit and manageable. If this sounds like your kind of adventure, please click this link, Expression of Interest Form.

The road trip departs Melbourne on Monday 20 April, 2026 and arrives in Nimbin on Friday 24 April, 2026. Participants will join a series of Joint walks at key stops along the route as well as taking iconic photos in front of other “Big Things” along the way.

The group arrives in Nimbin a week early to assist with MardiGrass festival setup, contributing hands-on support while networking with the broader movement. It will be an experience of a lifetime.

For any queries, questions about accessibility, costs, or how the trip will work, email [email protected]. If you’ve been waiting for the right time and the right crew to finally get yourself to MardiGrass—this is it.