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From where the majestic mountains
touch the sky, to where the tranquil rivers flow to the sea, the
Bellinger River meanders through rolling pastures and pristine
world heritage rain forests, forming the centrepiece of the
Bellingen Shire.
Home to picturesque townships of
Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga, plus the villages of
Mylestom, Raleigh, Repton and Fernmount, this delightful area
hosts a wealth of interests and activities for leisure,
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The Bellingen shire is a part of
“Australia’s Holiday Coast”, situated half way between Sydney
and Brisbane on the Pacific Highway, one and a half hours from
Armidale on the New England Highway via The
Waterfall Way, 20
minutes south of Coffs Harbour airport and with it’s own Railway
Station for the XPT. The Shire is wheel chair friendly and ideal
for family holidays.
The Bellingen Shire stretches from
the dizzying heights of the Dorrigo Plateau to the unspoilt
secluded beaches of the Pacific Ocean. The clear waters of
the Bellinger, Kalang, Never Never, Nymboida, Serpentine and Guy
Fawkes rivers run cool and fresh through tracts of native
bushland, nature reserves, national parks and award winning
Tourist areas.
The Waterfall Way connects the
Valley, Plateau and Coastal Areas of this popular Eco Tourism
destination, enabling access to most areas of the Shire in less
than 30 minutes.
The Peaceful town of DORRIGO sits
1000 metres above the valley on the Dorrigo Plateau at the edge
of the magnificent escarpment, it’s historical buildings
lovingly restored to their original condition. Dorrigo features
the “Sky Walk” at the National Parks and Wildlife Centre, where
you can walk amongst the treetops or mingle with the birds of
the rainforest. the Centre provides Ranger guided tours during
the holidays. The Southern Hemi-sphere’s largest Steam Railway
Museum being prepared for public access and the magnificent
Dangar Falls are not to be missed. |
