Bellinger River’s - Things to do in the area
Sightseeing
The Bundagaree Rainforest walk takes you on a gentle hike along the coastal fringe of Bongil Bongil National Park.
With rainforest on one side of the dunes, including red olive berry, coastal banksias and staghorns, you’re sure to see a variety of rainforest birds, including Lewin’s honeyeaters and satin bowerbirds. You might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a male satin bowerbird’s bower; two parallel walls of sticks that are then decorated with blue coloured objects with the aim of attracting a mate.
The track leaves the rainforest at the rocky shoreline of Bundagaree creek, great for exploring the rockpools or enjoying the view.
The track is well marked, and you can choose to walk both ways through the rainforest or return along the beach. If you choose the beach walk, look out for the white-bellied eagle soaring and swooping in the sky.
The Bundagaree Rainforest walk is a great choice for a day walk, and if you have time, you can stop off at the Bluff loop picnic area for a picnic along the way.
Bundageree Walk
Bundageree WalkThe Bundagaree Rainforest walk takes you on a gentle hike along the coastal fringe of Bongil Bongil National Park.
With rainforest on one side of the dunes, including red olive berry, coastal banksias and staghorns, you’re sure to see a variety of rainforest birds, including Lewin’s honeyeaters and satin bowerbirds. You might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a male satin bowerbird’s bower; two parallel walls of sticks that are then decorated with blue coloured objects with the aim of attracting a mate.
The track leaves the rainforest at the rocky shoreline of Bundagaree creek, great for exploring the rockpools or enjoying the view.
The track is well marked, and you can choose to walk both ways through the rainforest or return along the beach. If you choose the beach walk, look out for the white-bellied eagle soaring and swooping in the sky.
The Bundagaree Rainforest walk is a great choice for a day walk, and if you have time, you can stop off at the Bluff loop picnic area for a picnic along the way.
Mylestom is a small quiet village located a short five-minute drive off the Pacific Highway. The village is nestled between the ocean and the beautiful Bellinger River. The beach has kilometres of unspoilt sand and is patrolled adjacent to the surf club during the surf season. The local surf club provides clean and modern facilities with shops, picnic areas, a tidal pool, and the bowling club is a short stroll away.
A truly beautiful and unique area that provides for the young and the young at heart. Sit back and relax or undertake any of the many water sports so close at hand. A quality caravan park is only 200 metres from the surf club.
North Beach
Mylestom is a small quiet village located a short five-minute drive off the Pacific Highway. The village is nestled between the ocean and the beautiful Bellinger River. The beach has kilometres of unspoilt sand and is patrolled adjacent to the surf club during the surf season. The local surf club provides clean and modern facilities with shops, picnic areas, a tidal pool, and the bowling club is a short stroll away.
A truly beautiful and unique area that provides for the young and the young at heart. Sit back and relax or undertake any of the many water sports so close at hand. A quality caravan park is only 200 metres from the surf club.
One of Coffs Harbour’s most amazing attractions is the award-winning Coffs Harbour Butterfly House.
The Butterfly House offers visitors the opportunity to stroll amongst hundreds of live Australian butterflies in an indoor subtropical rainforest setting.
Share the world of butterflies as they fly, court, mate, sip nectar or rest in the light showing off their fascinating colours and patterns.
The colour maze will have all members of your family trying to work out the levels of difficulty. Some new attractions to the butterfly House since 2019 include a live Dinosaur show twice a day, meet and greet with our 4 baby dinosaurs, walk through the Dinosaur Forest, see the Dinosaur Laboratory where new dinosaurs hatch, and find the flying fairies. There are also some exciting insects in the Bug room, including Spiders and Scorpions.
The café provides a beautiful setting to relax in and indulge in lovely homemade morning or afternoon teas or light lunches.
However you are entertained at the Butterfly House, you will love every moment of it as it transports you to a magical place, filled with dreams.
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Coffs Harbour Butterfly House
5 Strouds RdOne of Coffs Harbour’s most amazing attractions is the award-winning Coffs Harbour Butterfly House.
The Butterfly House offers visitors the opportunity to stroll amongst hundreds of live Australian butterflies in an indoor subtropical rainforest setting.
Share the world of butterflies as they fly, court, mate, sip nectar or rest in the light showing off their fascinating colours and patterns.
The colour maze will have all members of your family trying to work out the levels of difficulty. Some new attractions to the butterfly House since 2019 include a live Dinosaur show twice a day, meet and greet with our 4 baby dinosaurs, walk through the Dinosaur Forest, see the Dinosaur Laboratory where new dinosaurs hatch, and find the flying fairies. There are also some exciting insects in the Bug room, including Spiders and Scorpions.
The café provides a beautiful setting to relax in and indulge in lovely homemade morning or afternoon teas or light lunches.
However you are entertained at the Butterfly House, you will love every moment of it as it transports you to a magical place, filled with dreams.
Bellingen Canoe Adventures offers canoe trips to all ages, from beginners to the more advanced – flatwater, white-water, sunset and full moon tours are available.
They have single, double or triple canoes and kayaks, and they are comfortable, stable, and flat bottomed, so you won’t fall out! They even have footrests and backrests for your comfort.
Bellingen Canoe Adventures is a fantastic way to observe the rich ecosystems and wildlife, flora and fauna and the aquatic culture unique to the Bellinger River.
They are open seven days, including public holidays – rain, hail or shine!
Bookings are essential.
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Bellingen Canoe Adventures
4 Tyson StBellingen Canoe Adventures offers canoe trips to all ages, from beginners to the more advanced – flatwater, white-water, sunset and full moon tours are available.
They have single, double or triple canoes and kayaks, and they are comfortable, stable, and flat bottomed, so you won’t fall out! They even have footrests and backrests for your comfort.
Bellingen Canoe Adventures is a fantastic way to observe the rich ecosystems and wildlife, flora and fauna and the aquatic culture unique to the Bellinger River.
They are open seven days, including public holidays – rain, hail or shine!
Bookings are essential.
Bongil Picnic Area, on the banks of Bonville creek is great spot to kick back and relax. This grassy clearing is surrounded by tall, pencil-straight blackbutt trees.
Enjoy a family picnic under the shelter or on the grass in the shade of the trees. You might be lucky to see a koala or swamp wallaby. After a tasty barbecue lunch, you can check out the North Bank walking track, or head to the pontoon for a spot of fishing or to explore the park by canoe or kayak.
If you’d like to admire the view of the Bonville creek from a distance, the viewing platform has a couple of seats and makes a peaceful place to sit.
**To keep visitors safe ALL camping in NSW national parks now requires a booking. For day visitors, please plan ahead and visit outside of peak periods (11am and 2pm). Check park alerts and visit COVID-19 updates for more information before.
Bongil Picnic Area
Bongil Picnic Area, on the banks of Bonville creek is great spot to kick back and relax. This grassy clearing is surrounded by tall, pencil-straight blackbutt trees.
Enjoy a family picnic under the shelter or on the grass in the shade of the trees. You might be lucky to see a koala or swamp wallaby. After a tasty barbecue lunch, you can check out the North Bank walking track, or head to the pontoon for a spot of fishing or to explore the park by canoe or kayak.
If you’d like to admire the view of the Bonville creek from a distance, the viewing platform has a couple of seats and makes a peaceful place to sit.
**To keep visitors safe ALL camping in NSW national parks now requires a booking. For day visitors, please plan ahead and visit outside of peak periods (11am and 2pm). Check park alerts and visit COVID-19 updates for more information before.
You don’t need to be an experienced paddler to enjoy Bonville Creek. While close to the thriving holiday village of Sawtell, paddling this tranquil waterway will make you feel you’re a million miles away from any commotion. It’s an easy paddle for canoeists and kayakers of all levels, offering great fishing and birdwatching.
This saltwater estuary is also a good sheltered fishing spot and you might be lucky enough to be cooking up your flathead, mullet or mangrove jack for dinner that night.
Bonville Creek, surrounded by native bushland, attracts plenty of birdlife. Bring your binoculars for a chance to see cormorants, whistling kites, ospreys, kingfishers and the beautiful rainbow bee-eaters. Shorebirds such as little terns and pied oystercatchers make their nests at the mouth of the creek.
For those wanting a longer paddle, canoes and kayaks can also be launched around the upper reaches of Pine Creek.
Bonville Creek
You don’t need to be an experienced paddler to enjoy Bonville Creek. While close to the thriving holiday village of Sawtell, paddling this tranquil waterway will make you feel you’re a million miles away from any commotion. It’s an easy paddle for canoeists and kayakers of all levels, offering great fishing and birdwatching.
This saltwater estuary is also a good sheltered fishing spot and you might be lucky enough to be cooking up your flathead, mullet or mangrove jack for dinner that night.
Bonville Creek, surrounded by native bushland, attracts plenty of birdlife. Bring your binoculars for a chance to see cormorants, whistling kites, ospreys, kingfishers and the beautiful rainbow bee-eaters. Shorebirds such as little terns and pied oystercatchers make their nests at the mouth of the creek.
For those wanting a longer paddle, canoes and kayaks can also be launched around the upper reaches of Pine Creek.
Sailurunga, Discover Sailing Adventure is available to people of most abilities and is approximately a three-hour sail from Urunga To Mylestom Village and back.
It is an ideal way for you and your family, friends or other small groups including those with some disabilities to experience life on and in our appealing rivers while sailing their beautiful waters.
Sailurunga may be lucky and see dolphins, turtles, Sea eagles among the myriad of life along our rivers. Sailurunga may even visit the remains of one of the historical “Droughers” that used to ply our rivers 120 years ago.
At Mylestom we can take a break, (yes, there are clean toilets), enjoy the stunning river and mountain views, while having coffee, tea, hot muffins or the famous hot chips (or other) before heading back to Urunga.
Sailurunga
Atherton DriveSailurunga, Discover Sailing Adventure is available to people of most abilities and is approximately a three-hour sail from Urunga To Mylestom Village and back.
It is an ideal way for you and your family, friends or other small groups including those with some disabilities to experience life on and in our appealing rivers while sailing their beautiful waters.
Sailurunga may be lucky and see dolphins, turtles, Sea eagles among the myriad of life along our rivers. Sailurunga may even visit the remains of one of the historical “Droughers” that used to ply our rivers 120 years ago.
At Mylestom we can take a break, (yes, there are clean toilets), enjoy the stunning river and mountain views, while having coffee, tea, hot muffins or the famous hot chips (or other) before heading back to Urunga.
f you love walking along wild and untamed beaches, then Bongil Beach in Bongil Bongil National Park is the place to be. Nestled between Bongil picnic area in the north and Bundagen Headland to the south, it’s ideal for nature-lovers who want a remote nature experience and enjoy some birdwatching.
South of Coffs Harbour near Sawtell, you’ll have to walk in to Bongil Beach. You might see seasoned surfers, and it’s a popular spot with the locals for beach fishing. But with 7km of golden sand and unspoilt coastline to go around, you won’t feel crowded in.
Keep your eye on the waves, as you might see dolphins and, on shore along the dunes, the bright pink flowers of the succulent pigface are sure to catch your attention. Look out for shorebirds such as little terns, red-capped plover and pied oystercatchers scurrying across the sand.
Bongil Beach
f you love walking along wild and untamed beaches, then Bongil Beach in Bongil Bongil National Park is the place to be. Nestled between Bongil picnic area in the north and Bundagen Headland to the south, it’s ideal for nature-lovers who want a remote nature experience and enjoy some birdwatching.
South of Coffs Harbour near Sawtell, you’ll have to walk in to Bongil Beach. You might see seasoned surfers, and it’s a popular spot with the locals for beach fishing. But with 7km of golden sand and unspoilt coastline to go around, you won’t feel crowded in.
Keep your eye on the waves, as you might see dolphins and, on shore along the dunes, the bright pink flowers of the succulent pigface are sure to catch your attention. Look out for shorebirds such as little terns, red-capped plover and pied oystercatchers scurrying across the sand.
It’s Un-Bee-Lievable. Come in and see their working display beehive and learn all about how bee’s work, and how honey is made.
You can see some their Australian Native bees at work as well. Taste their range for Natural Australian honeys and take some home with you. Enjoy the locally roasted coffee with some award winning scones.
Have a chat with their Beekeepers or a browse through the gift shop for that unique gift for your special someone. Take your photo in front of the Big Beehive.
The Honey Place
4049 Giinagay WayIt’s Un-Bee-Lievable. Come in and see their working display beehive and learn all about how bee’s work, and how honey is made.
You can see some their Australian Native bees at work as well. Taste their range for Natural Australian honeys and take some home with you. Enjoy the locally roasted coffee with some award winning scones.
Have a chat with their Beekeepers or a browse through the gift shop for that unique gift for your special someone. Take your photo in front of the Big Beehive.
The Urunga Boardwalk has to be one of the best boardwalks on the east coast, with spectacular views from the entire length of the boardwalk.
Starting from the charming town of Urunga, the boardwalk passes along the banks of the Kalang River, to the junction with the Bellinger River and out to the ocean, with stunning views inland past Urunga town and up the river valleys to the Great Dividing Range, north across the rivers to Mylestom Spit and south along the beach to Picket Hill and beyond to Nambucca Heads.
The entire length of the boardwalk is wheelchair accessible. There are numerous rest areas with seating, as well as many interpretive signs along the boardwalk pointing out items of interest and telling the history of the area.
The boardwalk leads you to the the leash free pet friendly beach area to the south of the river mouth.
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Urunga Boardwalk
The Urunga Boardwalk has to be one of the best boardwalks on the east coast, with spectacular views from the entire length of the boardwalk.
Starting from the charming town of Urunga, the boardwalk passes along the banks of the Kalang River, to the junction with the Bellinger River and out to the ocean, with stunning views inland past Urunga town and up the river valleys to the Great Dividing Range, north across the rivers to Mylestom Spit and south along the beach to Picket Hill and beyond to Nambucca Heads.
The entire length of the boardwalk is wheelchair accessible. There are numerous rest areas with seating, as well as many interpretive signs along the boardwalk pointing out items of interest and telling the history of the area.
The boardwalk leads you to the the leash free pet friendly beach area to the south of the river mouth.
Food scene
North Beach Recreation and Bowling Club is located at Mylestom, on the banks of the Bellinger River where the river meets the sea.
The Friendly Club provides a comfortable and quiet haven surrounded by nature perfect for relaxation.
Come and enjoy the wide range of facilities including both Chinese and Pizza dining options, lawn bowls, free wifi, free courtesy bus, weekly raffles, bottle shop, ATM and full Keno and TAB facilities available to members, their guests and visitors.
North Beach Recreation & Bowling Club
429 River StNorth Beach Recreation and Bowling Club is located at Mylestom, on the banks of the Bellinger River where the river meets the sea.
The Friendly Club provides a comfortable and quiet haven surrounded by nature perfect for relaxation.
Come and enjoy the wide range of facilities including both Chinese and Pizza dining options, lawn bowls, free wifi, free courtesy bus, weekly raffles, bottle shop, ATM and full Keno and TAB facilities available to members, their guests and visitors.
Pomegranate is a family owned and run business in the picturesque town of Urunga. Home cooked meals, a la carte style meals, house made burgers to toasties, this little cafe has something for everyone. Make sure you have a look in their cabinet while you are there as all sweets and pastries are made on site. Happy, friendly and helpful staff will help make your decision if you're finding it too hard. Seating inside is limited so be sure to call ahead and book a table if it's cold, otherwise enjoy the sunshine on the side on the street, surrounded by plants, watching the little hustle of Urunga go by. Great local spot for breakfast and lunch, as well as great coffee!
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Pomegranate Cafe
13 Bonville StPomegranate is a family owned and run business in the picturesque town of Urunga. Home cooked meals, a la carte style meals, house made burgers to toasties, this little cafe has something for everyone. Make sure you have a look in their cabinet while you are there as all sweets and pastries are made on site. Happy, friendly and helpful staff will help make your decision if you're finding it too hard. Seating inside is limited so be sure to call ahead and book a table if it's cold, otherwise enjoy the sunshine on the side on the street, surrounded by plants, watching the little hustle of Urunga go by. Great local spot for breakfast and lunch, as well as great coffee!