# Bellingen

> A relaxed valley town on the Bellinger River with heritage buildings, galleries and cafés, set between the coast and the Dorrigo plateau.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-bellingen/

A relaxed valley town on the Bellinger River with heritage buildings, galleries and cafés, set between the coast and the Dorrigo plateau. A regular farmers' and craft market adds to its character.

- **Nearest town:** Bellingen, New South Wales
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -30.4500, 152.8996

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay: Rainforest and Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-coffs-harbour-to-byron-bay/)

## Nearby

- [Dorrigo Skywalk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-dorrigo-skywalk/) – 19 km
- [The Big Banana](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-big-banana/) – 28 km
- [Big Banana](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-big-banana-coffs-harbour/) – 28 km
- [Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-muttonbird-island/) – 29 km

## FAQs

### Where is Bellingen?

Bellingen is in Bellingen, New South Wales, at GPS -30.4500, 152.8996.

### Which road trips pass Bellingen?

Bellingen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay: Rainforest and Lighthouse.

### What is there to see near Bellingen?

Places worth a stop nearby: Dorrigo Skywalk (19 km), The Big Banana (28 km), Big Banana (28 km) and Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl) (29 km).

### When is the best time to visit Bellingen?

The most pleasant months are usually February–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)