Great local food and fare
Ample multi cultural options within 20 mins of Valla Beach from gourmet to fast food. In Valla Beach there are 2 cafes, Nourish and the Beach House along with the VB Tavern They are usually closed for dinner Sundays and Mondays except during summer holiday periods Check my in-house manual for menu styles and contact details
The V Wall in Nambucca, Za'atar in Bellingen The Element Bar at the Jetty strip in Coffs are all great options and a new one at the Jetty is The Jetty Beach House Stunning ocean views, lovely relaxed decor and a great menu In Urunga the Pomegranate Cafe has yummy light meals, tasty treats and awesome coffee
Fine gourmet food in a funky beachy atmosphere within 200m of Starfish and The Love Shack
GF and vegan options with a select but luscious menu
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The Beach House Providore
4 Thompson StFine gourmet food in a funky beachy atmosphere within 200m of Starfish and The Love Shack
GF and vegan options with a select but luscious menu
Good basic affordable dining options but resturant closed Monday and Sundays
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Valla Beach Tavern
17 Valla Beach RdGood basic affordable dining options but resturant closed Monday and Sundays
WHAT TO DO & SEE
Where else could the family enjoy both a beach holiday and trout fishing tin the mountains nearby? Valla and surrounds offers the perfect place to unwind on the coast but there is so many adventures to be had within an hour in each direction you just have to search for what you want. Coffs Harbour Dorrigo Scotts Head region offers a huge range of things to see and do Rock climbing, diving, fishing charters, white water rafting, rally cars, surfing schools to name a few. In Valla the headland offers a great whale watching platform, there's also several great bush walking tracks (see in house info mud maps) bush tucker & cultural tours, bird watching along with surfing fishing kayaking snorkelling Check the in house folders for more info
Deep Creek winds down from the Pristine hills just west of Valla Beach to the ocean Offering ample fishing, kayaking stand up board and seasonal snorkelling opportunities Its just a great place to walk and take in the beauty abundant with diverse birdlife. Brolgas, Ospreys, Sea Eagles, Curlews and many waders stroll the pristine sands while huge sea mullet swirl and jump in the waters near the beach. Mangrove Jack flathead and bream are more plentiful west of the bridge
Deep Creek
Deep Creek winds down from the Pristine hills just west of Valla Beach to the ocean Offering ample fishing, kayaking stand up board and seasonal snorkelling opportunities Its just a great place to walk and take in the beauty abundant with diverse birdlife. Brolgas, Ospreys, Sea Eagles, Curlews and many waders stroll the pristine sands while huge sea mullet swirl and jump in the waters near the beach. Mangrove Jack flathead and bream are more plentiful west of the bridge
Lovely seaside town with good food options, extensive nature walk
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Urunga Boardwalk
Lovely seaside town with good food options, extensive nature walk
Awesome cafe in Urunga serving light meals and super tasty treats with GF and Vegan options Ideal after a nice stroll around the foreshores or Boardwalk
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Pomegranate Cafe
13 Bonville StAwesome cafe in Urunga serving light meals and super tasty treats with GF and Vegan options Ideal after a nice stroll around the foreshores or Boardwalk
The Yellow Shed Bellingen
2 Hyde StThe Honey Place
4049 Giinagay WayTrent Munro Surf Academy
West StreetShopping
If you are after unique and hand crafted clothing, jewerly, homewares and or furniture no look further than Bellingen just 18 mins drive north west of Valla towards Dorrigo. There is a fine selection of organic and gourmet foods, creative arts, and crafty shops abound. There are also great community markets held every 3rd Saturday of the month
Cosmopolitan Bellingen has a huge variety of shops and stores where you can buy funky clothing, jewerly, hand made crafts, arts and furniture. Organic food, local farm produce, yummy patisseries and fantastic coffee awaits you
The Federal Hotel and Brewery are also a great places to hear music and taste great food
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Bellingen
Cosmopolitan Bellingen has a huge variety of shops and stores where you can buy funky clothing, jewerly, hand made crafts, arts and furniture. Organic food, local farm produce, yummy patisseries and fantastic coffee awaits you
The Federal Hotel and Brewery are also a great places to hear music and taste great food
Music & Culture
Being halfway between Sydney and Brisbane we are blessed to get a range of renowned artists perform locally Check the local gig guides supplied for details. Along with that there are many regular events and festivals hosting music throughout the year Bellingen hosts a number of events such as the Blues Fest and Winterfest along with a number of local venues like the Federal Hotel and The Brewery who both offer regular live music Further up the mountain, Dorrigo offers some World Heritage Listed rainforest walks and picnic grounds,2 good old country pubs and the annual Bluegrass Festival which is growing in popularity
Federal Hotel
77 Hyde StGreat food music and events
Hosts the Bluegrass Festival and offers amazing natural scenery along Waterfall Way. NPWS World Heritage listed Rainforest Centre and walks
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Dorrigo
Hosts the Bluegrass Festival and offers amazing natural scenery along Waterfall Way. NPWS World Heritage listed Rainforest Centre and walks
Skywalk Dorrigo National Park
Sky WalkGolden Sands Tavern
31 Bowra StMusic and food
Food scene
The Jetty Strip in Coffs Harbour boasts several great restaurants
V Wall Tavern
50 Wellington DrGood dining with a great view
Top little cafe in Urunga offering delicious fresh and unique light meals & treats Vegan and GF options also available Their blue vein and salmon tart is a favourite of mine
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Pomegranate Cafe
13 Bonville StTop little cafe in Urunga offering delicious fresh and unique light meals & treats Vegan and GF options also available Their blue vein and salmon tart is a favourite of mine
Neighbourhoods
Small and personal Unspoilt coastline Awesome 2 cafes Nourish grocer and the Beach House
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Valla Beach
Small and personal Unspoilt coastline Awesome 2 cafes Nourish grocer and the Beach House