Also see my general guide page (including ‘official’ websites)
Parks
- North Coast National Parks (NPWS)
- Dorrigo National Park
- New England National Park
- Bongil Bongil National Park
- There are many National Parks in the area. Dorrigo NP, New England NP and Bongil Bongil NP have the best and most convenient and accessible park experiences.
Blogs and articles
- Looking for gold in Bellingen
- Slingsbys trail and Syndicate Ridge track (15km). The Syndicate Tramway (The Syndicate Trail gets very steep. You can turn off for Stony Gully and there’s only a slight incline before reaching the end. After parking your vehicle you will walk a two hour round trip to Stony Gully. NPWS info: Link. Starting point on Google map. Link.)
- Gleniffer Falls
- The hikes and swimming holes near Bellingen you don’t want to miss
- The Best Nature Walks In And Around The Bellingen Shire
- 16 amazing things to do in Bellingen including secret spots
- The ultimate guide to Waterfall Way
- Waterfall Way an ultimate three day itinerary
- The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area
Websites
Swimming spots
NOTE: THESE SWIMMING SPOTS ARE NOT PATROLLED BY LIFEGUARDS AND SOMETIMES YOU MAY BE THE ONLY PERSON THERE. TAKE CAUTION AND SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- Promised Land and Never Never River swimming hole. Google Maps: Link, More detail: Link.
- Gleniffer swimming spots. Google Maps: Link, More detail: Link.
Maps
- Bellingen lookout. Via Nobles Lane. 2.45 roundtrip walk from the Treehouse. Link. Start at the intersection of Crown St and Nobles Lane. Map: Link
- Bellingen
- Recommendations – Driving West and North
- Waterfall Way
Beaches
NOTE: THESE BEACHES ARE NOT ALWAYS PATROLLED BY LIFEGUARDS AND SOMETIMES YOU MAY BE THE ONLY PERSON THERE. TAKE CAUTION AND SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Landmarks and walks
- Dorrigo Skywalk: Link
- Dorrigo Rainforest Centre: Link
- Dorrigo Wonga Walk (includes Crystal Showers Falls): Link
- Dorrigo Crystal Showers Falls: Link
- Dorrigo Rosewood Creek: Link
- Dorrigo Dangar Falls
- Ebor New England National Park: Link
- Ebor Falls
- Urunga board and beachwalk
Ebor volcano
Updated: 10 October 2024