Sydney to Bellingen road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Sydney to Bellingen drive: Nambucca Heads to Bellingen
Beyond Nambucca Heads, there are a couple of solid photo stops before turning off the Pacific Highway towards Bellingen. Try the Oyster Creek Lookout just north of Valla Beach and the Perry’s Hill Lookout by of the Bellinger River.
Branch off along the B78, aka Waterfall Way. This is one of the most scenic drives in Australia, and Bellingen is part of the way along it.
Canoeing in Bellingen
The road into Bellingen follows the Bellinger River. On the way, you can stop at Bellingen Canoe Adventures in Fernmount.
This outfit offers canoe and kayak hire, plus Bellinger River canoe tours.
Once you arrive, things to do in Bellingen include seeing the flying foxes on Bellingen Island, sampling beers at the Bellingen Brewing Co and visiting the Wednesday farmers market.
The best Bellingen accommodation choices
The top places to stay in Bellingen are:
- For high quality food: The Lodge Bellingen.
- For a gorgeous wooden building by the river: Bellingen Belfry Guesthouse.
- For mountain views and a pool: Bella Vista Bellingen.
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