Relax and Enjoy Bellingen
Sightseeing
It is lovely to slow down and enjoy the unique casual vibe that Bellingen is renowned for.
Bellingen is not a sleepy country town though. It hosts a number of festivals across the year and generally has live music available at at least one venue most weekends. The big Bellingen markets take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Bellingen Park. A smaller market is held at the showground on the other Saturdays.
With great cafes, restaurants and shopping it is easy for time to disappear exploring Historic Hyde street and the surrounds.
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Bellingen
It is lovely to slow down and enjoy the unique casual vibe that Bellingen is renowned for.
Bellingen is not a sleepy country town though. It hosts a number of festivals across the year and generally has live music available at at least one venue most weekends. The big Bellingen markets take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Bellingen Park. A smaller market is held at the showground on the other Saturdays.
With great cafes, restaurants and shopping it is easy for time to disappear exploring Historic Hyde street and the surrounds.
Mylestom is known locally as North Beach and it is special in that it has the ocean on one side and river on the other. Its a quite town which is generally off the beaten track.
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Mylestom
Mylestom is known locally as North Beach and it is special in that it has the ocean on one side and river on the other. Its a quite town which is generally off the beaten track.
Urunga is a short drive away, the boardwalk through the mangrove and along the break wall is a great morning or afternoon walk.
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Urunga
Urunga is a short drive away, the boardwalk through the mangrove and along the break wall is a great morning or afternoon walk.
Sawtell
Nice little coastal town with great food and good shopping and a cinema.
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Sawtell Beach
Sawtell
Nice little coastal town with great food and good shopping and a cinema.
Travel up Waterfall Way to the historic and beautiful town of Dorrigo and visit the magical rain forests and waterfalls.
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Dorrigo
Travel up Waterfall Way to the historic and beautiful town of Dorrigo and visit the magical rain forests and waterfalls.
A great place to start a hike and learn more about the rainforest
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Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
142 Dome RdA great place to start a hike and learn more about the rainforest
A 2 1/2 - 3 hour round trip hike from Dorrigo Rainforest centre. Take some snacks and take your time. Some beautiful ancient trees and 2 waterfalls to admire.
Crystal Shower Falls walk
A 2 1/2 - 3 hour round trip hike from Dorrigo Rainforest centre. Take some snacks and take your time. Some beautiful ancient trees and 2 waterfalls to admire.
Fabulous Food scene
Pizza and live music at the Brewery on a Friday or Saturday night is worth investigating. Check out what is on and if you need to buy tickets or book.
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The Bellingen Brewery
5 Church StPizza and live music at the Brewery on a Friday or Saturday night is worth investigating. Check out what is on and if you need to buy tickets or book.
Casual café restaurant. Delicious Middle eastern style food..... lots of healthy options, although they also do some of the best chips in town as well.... yum
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Za'atar Bellingen
66 Hyde StCasual café restaurant. Delicious Middle eastern style food..... lots of healthy options, although they also do some of the best chips in town as well.... yum
Located on the way into town the Old Butter factory has a café, art gallery and a few shops including selling local jams and chutneys and windchimes.... worth stopping for a look.
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Old Butter Factory Cafe
1 Doepel StLocated on the way into town the Old Butter factory has a café, art gallery and a few shops including selling local jams and chutneys and windchimes.... worth stopping for a look.
Great coffee and a friendly vibe - this fabulous café is popular with locals and visitors alike
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HYDE Bellingen
62 Hyde StGreat coffee and a friendly vibe - this fabulous café is popular with locals and visitors alike
5 Church street does great coffee, casual meals and it also frequently has live music. My favourite is the fish curry.
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5 Church Street5 Church street does great coffee, casual meals and it also frequently has live music. My favourite is the fish curry.
Bruno's Mediterranean Kitchen
2 Oak StreetFriendly relaxed dining with great food.
The Cedar bar offers relaxed delicious dining as well as occasional live entertainment.
Friendly hosts, fabulous cocktails and tempting desserts means its always a good night.
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Cedar Bar & Kitchen
8 Church StThe Cedar bar offers relaxed delicious dining as well as occasional live entertainment.
Friendly hosts, fabulous cocktails and tempting desserts means its always a good night.
Osteria Fiume
58-60 Hyde StreetA lovely restaurant for a special lunch or dinner. Opens Fri Sat and Sunday.
Enjoy delicious food while taking in a gorgeous view of the mountains. During winter perhaps consider booking for lunch ... or brunch so that you can take in the view. If you are going for dinner in winter arrive early and enjoy some pre dinner cocktails :)
There are also 2EV charges in the parking lot.
Three Blue Ducks Bellingen
Enjoy delicious food while taking in a gorgeous view of the mountains. During winter perhaps consider booking for lunch ... or brunch so that you can take in the view. If you are going for dinner in winter arrive early and enjoy some pre dinner cocktails :)
There are also 2EV charges in the parking lot.
City/town information
The nearest airport and major town is Coffs Harbour. 30 Minutes drive away. A walk along the jetty is well worthwhile.
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Coffs Harbour
The nearest airport and major town is Coffs Harbour. 30 Minutes drive away. A walk along the jetty is well worthwhile.
Shopping
Beautiful old Emporium which is now home to a luxurious clothing and homewares shop downstairs and an Asian influence homewares shop upstairs. Go inside for a glimpse into the past.
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Hammond and Wheatley
77 Hyde StBeautiful old Emporium which is now home to a luxurious clothing and homewares shop downstairs and an Asian influence homewares shop upstairs. Go inside for a glimpse into the past.
Big community market on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
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Bellingen Community Markets
Church StreetBig community market on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
A wide selection of organic and health food, much of it locally sourced.
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Kombu Wholefoods
1 Church StA wide selection of organic and health food, much of it locally sourced.
Experiences
Bellingen Canoe Adventures
4 Tyson StExplore the Bellinger river close up.
Maybe a trip up to Dorrigo on a Boom Mustang Trike might be your dream day out?
Coffs Harbour Trike Tours
Maybe a trip up to Dorrigo on a Boom Mustang Trike might be your dream day out?