Things to Do around Bellingen

Bellingen offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, gravel biking, and jogging. The region features diverse landscapes such as World Heritage-Listed Gondwana Rainforests and the Bellinger River valley. There are more than 10 routes available across these sports.

Bellingen provides numerous hiking opportunities, particularly within the World Heritage-Listed Gondwana Rainforest and Dorrigo National Park. Elevated boardwalks allow exploration of the rainforest canopy. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Bellingen guide.

Bellingen Shire is suitable for various cycling disciplines, including road cycling, mountain biking, and touring cycling. Quiet country roads, challenging mountain climbs, and dedicated mountain bike trails are present. The NSW Coastal Cycle Trail also passes through the Mid North Coast section.

Mountain biking trails are available in the Bellingen region, such as the Cascade mountain bike trail starting from Briggsvale. This trail is an undulating gravel path through rainforest and eucalyptus trees within Cascade National Park. More information can be found in the MTB Trails around Bellingen guide.

Road cyclists can find routes that include climbing mountains and traversing quiet country roads. The Horseshoe Road, between Bellingen and Bowraville, offers views of the New England Wilderness. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Bellingen guide.

Key natural features include the World Heritage-Listed Gondwana Rainforest, Dorrigo National Park with its waterfalls, and the Bellinger River. The Gleniffer Valley features the Never Never River, suitable for swimming. Viewpoints and rivers are among the highlight categories in the region.

The Bellingen region offers curated, family-friendly routes for touring cyclists, such as rides along the scenic Urunga seaside to Sawtell. Dorrigo National Park also features elevated boardwalks that provide accessible ways to experience the rainforest.

Dogs are generally restricted in Australian national parks, including Dorrigo National Park, New England National Park, and Cascade National Park, to protect native wildlife. Visitors should check specific park regulations for permitted areas.

Bellingen's outdoor routes have received an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars from more than 19,000 ratings. Over 74,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the region.

Komoot offers several guides for Bellingen, including Hiking around Bellingen, Cycling around Bellingen, and MTB Trails around Bellingen. Guides for road cycling, gravel biking, and jogging are also available.

The official tourism website for Bellingen Shire is www.visitbellingenshire.com.au. This resource provides additional information for visitors planning their trip to the region.

For visitor information, the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre (Bellingen) can be contacted by phone at (02) 6655 1522. This center offers assistance with local attractions and activities.