Bellingen 

More photos   

Set in the heart of the Bellinger Valley, surrounded by lush hills and deep green rivers is the gorgeous town of Bellingen. This small community has quickly gained a reputation for being the arts and crafts capital of the area. A local monthly market is proof of the exceptional talent of the towns craftspeople and artists.

The market-style main street is a quaint mix of traditional general stores, colonial architecture and cosy eateries. The local pub has been elegantly restored with alfresco dining. In the weekends the whole town spills out of its doors, enjoying the live music.

Grap a swimsuit or a tyre and head out to the Bellinger River, a smooth current will take you on a gentle ride. Glide past Bellingen Island to see the colony of 40 000 bats. Further afield are Cathedral or Dorrigo National Parks filled with interesting rock formations and wild native life.

There are three major festivals held in Bellingen. The Bellingen Jazz & Blues Festival is held on the third weekend of August. The Stamping Ground Dance Festival held mid January and the Bellingen Global Carnival on the first weekend of October.

Features

• Browse the Old Butter Factory - now an arts and crafts centre
• Drive the Waterfall Way and find the Hinterland waterfalls
• Swim down the Bellingen River
• Find a bargin at the monthly arts and crafts markets
• Enjoy al fresco dining or live entertainment at the Federation Hotel
• Visit Hammond and Wheatley Emporium - restored to its former old world glory
• The Yellow Shed has a wide array of craftworks and a garden centre
• Viist Bellingen Island flying fox colony
• Take a dip in the crystal waters of Never Never swimming holes
• Raft on the Nymboida River
• Horse ride through the national parks
• Take in a film at the deco-styled Sawtell Cinema
• Watch the flying foxes fill up the sky in the evenings

Getting There

• It is just a 37km drive from Coffs Harbour to Bellingen
• Bellingen is located 547 km north of Sydney
• Dorrigo is a 28km drive away
• Cathedral National park is 61km away
• Travelling from the north, the Gold Coast is 358km away
• Bellingen is 433km south of Brisbane

Traveller Reviews of Bellingen 

24 May 07

Bellingen's Camp Creative Late January Each Year

Posted by a TotalTraveller

Early this year our extended, blended new age clan got together at Bellingen for a taste of Camp Creative. We'd been to the makets at... Read more

Been to Bellingen before? Write a review

Add Your Business. Reach Millions of Travellers Worldwide.

Coffs Harbour Travel Guide