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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Bellingen is a pretty town of 13,000 people (2021) in a green valley on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales. Bellingen is slightly alternative lifestyle, with more than its share of arts, crafts and markets. It caters well for travellers.
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Old RSL
Diggers Tavern is one of Bellingen’s favourite meeting places with three-star accommodations, a beer garden, TAB and gaming facilities.
This hotel has a great range of draught beers on tap, a good wine list and bottled beers from around the world.
The Bellinger Valley Motor Inn offers 27 large, comfortable rooms. All rooms have air-conditioning and are at ground level. Outdoor facilities include a pool, recliners, BBQ area and heated spa.
Country Motel with pool, spa. Includes bell tents and alpacas.
Luxury couples accommodation at Koompartoo Retreat.
Enjoy a secluded retreat within walking distance from the main streets of Bellingen. All cabins include an electric fireplace for cozy evenings, BBQ on the verandah and Nespresso coffee machine. Some cabins also include a large luxurious bathtub.
Arrays of arts, crafts and lifestyle gift ware, with much of the work produced on site.
Displays of crafts, artworks, jewellery, perfume, gifts for all ages and over 3,000 selected book titles.
A nature documentary filmed in Bellingen.
By plane
The closest airport with scheduled flights is located in Coffs Harbour (CFS); which is a half an hour drive by car.
The easiest way to get around is to walk. The town isn't big, but you do need an umbrella for the afternoon daily storm.
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Coffs Harbour · Regional · CFS
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