Bellingen is one of three towns to be found in the Bellingen Shire, with Dorrigo perched on the plateau in the west and Urunga on the coast. All three have distinct communities, set among pristine sub-tropical rainforest.
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Markets are held regularly in all three towns.
There are also annual festivals which draw thousands of people from the region and beyond.
There is much to do and see in the great outdoors in Bellingen Shire.
There are four fishing sites within a coo-ee of Dorrigo, where you can catch wild and stocked rainbow and brown trout, eels and Australian Bass.
Dangle a line from the Urunga boardwalk and snag some bream, or catch a wave at the patrolled beach at Hungry Head.
Bellingen is a great spot for shopping, especially for one-off gifts and local produce.
While in the shire visit some of the other hamlets, such as Mylestom, at the mouth of the Bellinger River, and Sawtell, known for its avenue of 70-year-old fig trees lining First Avenue.
Don't forget to stow your rubbish when leaving. The locals are proud of the area's natural beauty and are keen to keep it pristine for future generations.
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