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BELLINGEN
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Things to do in Bellingen
Bellingen has so many things to see and do including canoeing down the Bellinger river, bushwalking in world heritage listed Dorrigo National Park, swimming in crystal clear waterholes in the Promised Land or at long white beaches.
You can take a whale or dolphin watch cruise, play golf on one of many picturesque golf courses including one of international standard or just simply relax and enjoy the calming atmosphere in which makes Bellingen that special place that many visitors return to each year.
Within a half hours drive you can enjoy a whale/dolphin watch cruise, play golf on many picturesque courses including one of international standard, fish, canoe, horse ride, swim, white water raft and more. Bellingen also houses a nursing colony of endangered grey-headed flying fox. Watching them fly out on a summers evening is awe-inspiring.
History of Bellingen
First settled in 1863 by timber getters impressed by the fine cedar, rosewood and mahogany forests. Dairy farmers followed as the land was cleared and a thriving business centre grew up.
In the 1970s alternative life-stylers set up communes on out of town acreages, some of which are still going today. Creative people found inspiration in the beauty of the area and today tourism drives the areas economy which thrives on
Bellingen is renowned for its festivals, music and visual and performing arts.
Landmark in Bellingen
The historic village of Bellingen lies in a fertile river valley surrounded by hills and mountains. Renowned for its art, craft and vibrant music and dining scene, Bellingen is ideally situated to explore the regions white sand beaches, crystal clear waterholes and World Heritage rainforest.
Some famous landmarks located near Bellingen include the Dorrigo National Park which is world heritage listed. Visit the rainforest centre and the famous Skywalk overlooking the escarpment over the Bellinger Valley and beyond.
The Promised Land is a stunningly beautiful part of the valley.
The Hammond and Wheatley building is Bellingens only department store and it was built in 1917 by architect George Moore. Today, it has been fully restored and was the first concrete block construction in the southern Hemisphere.
Shopping in Bellingen
Bellingen is a shoppers paradise for those seeking something just a little bit different and special. Crafts, glassware and antiques at the Old Butter Factory.
Art, pottery, amazing books, music and much more can be found at the Yellow Shed.
Quality mens & womens wear, homewares, beauty products and middle eastern rugs, furniture and jewelly at the Hammond and Wheatley Building.
The Old Church has antique Asian furniture and exotic homewares from Indonesia and Asia and there are lots of other interesting shops which line the main road in Bellingen.
Restaurants & Cafes in Bellingen
Bellingen is fast becoming a foodies Mecca in the region.
Bellingen has an excellent selection of award winning restaurants and cafes with cuisines ranging from wood-fired gourmet pizzas, Thai, Middle Eastern Fare, Spanish and modern Australian.
There is also great pub fare, cosy clubs and fantastic delis and takeaways as well as a few small, friendly and family run local stores offering food prepared from locally grown organic produce when possible.
Sports & Fitness in Bellingen
Bellingen offers has many sporting clubs including the Bellingen Golf Club, Bellingen Bowling & Sporting Club and caters to a range of sporting activities including tennis, golf, bowls, squash, gymnasium and there is also a half Olympic sized swimming pool located in Bellingen.
Transport in Bellingen
You can fly to Coffs Harbour airport and arrange for a hire car to drive south 30mins to Bellingen or Take a train to Urunga. You will need a car to explore the region.
Bellingen is approx a 500km drive north from Sydney or 400kms south from Brisbane. 2hrs drive from Armidale in the west, 3hours south of Byron Bay, 2 hours north from Port Macquarie and half an hour south west of Coffs Harbour.
Real Estate & Design in Bellingen
Bellingen has many federation homes and farm houses, Victorian homes, Californian bungalows, fibro cottages which are all are mainly found in the village.
For the holiday maker, Bellingen has a great selection of fully furnished self-catering holiday homes and furnished apartments.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Bellingen
Bellingen has a good selection of schools including Bellingen High School and Public School and the Bellingen ACE Community College.
The area is serviced by the Bellinger River District Hospital and there is also a medical centre located in Bellingen.
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