Immerse yourself in the world of permaculture for a 2-week living, learning experience at Djanbung Gardens. Gain the knowledge and skills to design your property, create abundance, build resilient community and bring practical sustainability into your personal life, profession and workplace.

A comprehensive introduction to permaculture principles, applications & design practices, the 80+hour PDC at Djanbung Gardens includes the standard 72-hour international PDC curriculum, addressing all major climatic zones (temperate, subtropic, tropical & arid) and the breadth of permaculture applications for sustainable urban, rural & bioregional design and development.

Our permaculture training gives special attention to climatic zones represented by course participants. The course meets a common international standard as a foundation course for permaculture practitioners and teachers.

This 2-week (80hr) intensive certified PDC at Djanbung Gardens is an inspiring and empowering experience, in a living working permaculture farm where the concepts taught are practiced. Located in the beautiful Nimbin Valley, an area famous for it’s natural beauty, rainforests, sustainability initiatives and alternative culture.

The March PDC is in early Autumn here in the southern hemisphere. Days are quite warm and summery with maximum temperatures ranging from 23-30+ deg, and nights are pleasant. We often expect rain this time of year so do bring wet weather gear.

Course commences 9am Sat March 9 and Ends 4.00pm Sat March 23. NB participants are encouraged to arrive the day before to set up camp and book in. (NB catering does not start until lunchtime March 6. (There’s a communal camp kitchen available, or cafes in town just 10min walk away)

To register please complete the REGISTRATION FORM. (click to follow the link to our registration form)

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: Please contact admin at admin@permaculture.com or call 02 6689 1755
NB multiple discounts are not available - please choose only one if you are eligible.

• Coming with a friend or partner? 5% off for couples or multiple registrations.

• FairShare partial work exchange Limited opportunities for partial work exchange.

• Refresher PDC For those who’ve already done a PDC and want to hone up your knowledge and skills through a refresher course, we offer a special refresher PDC $500 discount. NB conditions apply.

• Are you a member of Permaculture Australia? We offer a special 10% discount for financial PA members on all our courses. Please login to the Permaculture Australia website, Member Discounts page, you'll find us listed under NSW, Permaculture College Au.

IMPORTANT please complete the Registration Form

Accommodation: Free camping on site with your own tent/campervan.
You can also book accommodation in a hire tent (includes ground sheet & yoga mat).
Check out other accommodation options in Nimbin.

Catering: The course is fully catered (except for the free day) – food features fresh garden, local and organic produce, international cuisine with options for omnivores (local free-range meats) and vegetarian diets. Gluten free can also be catered for by prior arrangement.

PCA teaching team: is lead by Robyn Francis, and a team of experienced and inspiring permaculture professionals. Teaching staff will be confirmed closer to the date.