Bellingen
City/town information
Bellingen is a vibrant, quirky village with an eclectic mix of people that bring a wonderful energy to the pavement cafe's, markets and festivals in this historic, federation tiny town. For a lovely short film on what makes Bellingen so special please search 'ilovebelloshire' on the YouTube
163 locals recommend
Bellingen
Bellingen is a vibrant, quirky village with an eclectic mix of people that bring a wonderful energy to the pavement cafe's, markets and festivals in this historic, federation tiny town. For a lovely short film on what makes Bellingen so special please search 'ilovebelloshire' on the YouTube
Food scene
You can't go passed this award winning Bellingen-made ice cream
Cedar Bar & Kitchen is a classy, contemporary dining venue in a renovated old church
24 locals recommend
Cedar Bar & Kitchen
8 Church StCedar Bar & Kitchen is a classy, contemporary dining venue in a renovated old church
HYDE Bellingen
62 Hyde StGood spot in town for coffee
A shiny little coffee van with good coffee, delicious brekkie muffins and wonderful smiles - for service on the go!
Sunny Corner Coffee
1077 Waterfall WayA shiny little coffee van with good coffee, delicious brekkie muffins and wonderful smiles - for service on the go!
Best Japanese cuisine being served in an historic, federation style building, anywhere. The sushi is spectacular.
20 locals recommend
Bellingen Qudo Cafe and Sake
121 Hyde StBest Japanese cuisine being served in an historic, federation style building, anywhere. The sushi is spectacular.
Awesome wood fired pizza, and local brewed beer. Eclectic and relaxed vibe with frequent entertainment.
50 locals recommend
The Bellingen Brewery
5 Church StAwesome wood fired pizza, and local brewed beer. Eclectic and relaxed vibe with frequent entertainment.
Za'atar Bellingen
66 Hyde StMediterranean cafe in the heart of Bellingen
Charlie’s at church
7 Church StreetItalian food with wood fired pizza
Osteria Fiume
58-60 Hyde StreetSimple & good, Italian inspired
Wonderful, simple but eclectic menu in an old country cottage
11 locals recommend
Bruno's Mediterranean Kitchen
2 Oak StreetWonderful, simple but eclectic menu in an old country cottage
Charming cafe in an historic old butter factory just outside of town
31 locals recommend
Old Butter Factory Cafe
1 Doepel StCharming cafe in an historic old butter factory just outside of town
Black Bear
7F Church StRelaxed pavement cafe vibe
Bellingen Swiss Patisserie & Bakery
7b Church StGreat pavement vibe, bakery
Bello Burgers
7c Church StreetBest burgers in the shire
5 Church Street
5 Church StGreat morning sun & classic Bellingen pavement cafe vibe
Federal Hotel
77 Hyde StHistoric old gastro pub in the heart of Bellingen
Hearth Fire Bakery
73 Hyde StSecret little alleyway bakery with great coffee
A quaint little cafe on the banks of the Bellinger river in the beach side village of Mylestom
Mylestom Store
16 George StA quaint little cafe on the banks of the Bellinger river in the beach side village of Mylestom
The Bellingen Gelato Bar
101 Hyde StTakeaway
Takeaway pizza delivered direct to your door at Sunny Corner Pastures
7 locals recommend
Perfect Pizza
2 Hyde StTakeaway pizza delivered direct to your door at Sunny Corner Pastures
Sightseeing
Ancient Gondwana land rainforests are 30 min from Sunny Corner Pastures. Drive up beautifully Waterfall Way to get to Dorrigo National Park. Visit the rainforest center, drink in the views back down to the ocean from the spectacular skywalk and go on one of the most accessible walks through ancient rainforests & tumbling waterfalls with a sealed surface and a choice of distances.
92 locals recommend
Dorrigo National Park
Lyrebird LinkAncient Gondwana land rainforests are 30 min from Sunny Corner Pastures. Drive up beautifully Waterfall Way to get to Dorrigo National Park. Visit the rainforest center, drink in the views back down to the ocean from the spectacular skywalk and go on one of the most accessible walks through ancient rainforests & tumbling waterfalls with a sealed surface and a choice of distances.
No better treat on a hot summers day. Head out to the crystal clear and icy Never Never swimmming holes on the Promised Land Loop Road in Glennifer. The Never Never creek arises on the Dorrigo escarpment and tumbles dow through the Promised Land to join up with the Bellinger River.
13 locals recommend
Never Never Creek
No better treat on a hot summers day. Head out to the crystal clear and icy Never Never swimmming holes on the Promised Land Loop Road in Glennifer. The Never Never creek arises on the Dorrigo escarpment and tumbles dow through the Promised Land to join up with the Bellinger River.
Beautiful Dangar falls are worth a visit if you are in Dorrigo - worth a swim in the chilly waters on a hot day
34 locals recommend
Dangar Falls
Coramba RoadBeautiful Dangar falls are worth a visit if you are in Dorrigo - worth a swim in the chilly waters on a hot day
Well worth a walk along the banks of the mouth of the Bellinger & Kalang rivers through the mangroves and onto the sandy beaches of the warm Pacific
55 locals recommend
Urunga Boardwalk
Well worth a walk along the banks of the mouth of the Bellinger & Kalang rivers through the mangroves and onto the sandy beaches of the warm Pacific
Bellingen Canoe Adventures
4 Tyson StSee beautiful Bellingen Shire from the Bellinger river
Book a horse ride - on a green trail or on a long sandy beach
12 locals recommend
Valery Trails & Horse Riding Centre
804 Valery RdBook a horse ride - on a green trail or on a long sandy beach
Eclectic shopping & browsing
The Bellingen Emporium in the classic old Hammond & Wheatley building is a must for would be browsers & eclectic shoppers
Hammond and Wheatley
77 Hyde StThe Yellow Shed Bellingen
2 Hyde StAwl Leather
54 Hyde StreetThe Woodcraft Gallery
1 Doepel StMarkets
Bellingen Farmers and Producers Market
Church StreetBellingen Community Markets
Church StreetBellingen Growers Market
5 Black StFestivals
Explore your creative self with this vibrant annual Bellingen tradition
Camp Creative Inc.
Hyde Street