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Charlie’s at Church
Bellingen

Rustic Italian dining in the heart of Bellingen.
Specialising in sourdough pizza, handmade pasta and our famous Tiramisu.
Indoor and alfresco dining available.
Fully Licensed.
LUNCH | DINNER | TAKEAWAY

Osteria Fiume

Italian/Wine bar Lunch/Dinner Friday-Sunday
Lunch | Fri Sat Sun
Dinner | Fri Sat
Aperitivo | Fri Sat 3-5
58 Hyde Street, Bellingen
+61425267694

Hyde Cafe

(Breakfast/Lunch) Open 7 days 6:30am-3pm 62 Hyde St, Bellingen T: 0468 731 833

Black Bear Cafe

Breakfast/Lunch TUE-SAT 7:30am-2pm SUN 7:30am-12:30pm Closed MON 7F Church St, Bellingen T: 6655 1947

Sweets Bellingen

Sweet Bellingen (Lolly Shop) Open 7 days 10am -4:30pm 87 Hyde St, Bellingen T: 6655 9585

Federal Hotel

Federal Hotel Open 7 days Lunch 12pm -2pm Dinner 5pm – 8pm 77 Hyde St, Bellingen T: 6655 1003 Order online for pick up

Components

Breakfast is served all day and the early opening of 6am is very popular with local business people and passing tourists. The menu is full of items made in house from fresh locally produced ingredients, with plenty of vegetarian options as well as dishes that can be adapted for gluten-free diets.

The Bellingen Gelato Bar

We develop our own recipes from scratch and our range includes both traditional flavours and flavours created by us.

101 Hyde St, Bellingen NSW 2454
Open ⋅ Closes 5PM

Old Butter Factory Cafe

Old Butter Factory Cafe (Breakfast/Lunch) Open 7 days 8am -5pm FRI: 8am – 8pm 1 Doepel St, Bellingen T: 6655 2150
We operate daily and specialise in breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, gelato and Tapas on Friday nights.

 

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Local Events

Bellingen Winter Music Festival
Following a similar format to its much loved summer sister festival, The Mullum Music Festival, the Bello Winter Music takes place throughout the many venues of Bellingen, including the Memorial Hall, Diggers Tavern, Federal Hotel, No 5 Church St, Little Red Kitchen, Bellingen Golf Club, the original Bellingen Anglican Church, St Margaret’s Church Hall, spilling out into the streets and cafes for a family-friendly, affordable weekend of music, celebration and community.
As well as the music, Bello Winter Music has street theatre, workshops, free events and walking tours. Mullum Music Festival’s hugely popular psychedelic Magic Bus made the trip down especially for the 2015 inaugural event to ferry festival-goers around the town.

A festival dedicated to programming new and emerging artists – local, national and international.

Camp Creative
Camp Creative is a summer camp for families and individuals, a fun learning event where you mix with people of widely differing interests and ages in a relaxing and creative atmosphere. It’s all about imagination, innovation and enjoyment!
It gives everyone the opportunity to find new creative expression within. Camp Creative will open your eyes to new ways of looking at things and at yourself.
The tutors, who are leaders in their fields, support this vision by giving generously of their time and expertise to provide you with the means to pursue or find a new passion.
Bellingen Writers Festival
June Long Weekend
The Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival has become a popular annual cultural event showcasing leading authors and celebrating all things literary. With workshops, talks, forums, book launches, competitions, entertainment and school programs, its a diverse and inspiring weekend with something for everyone.
Bellingen Jazz and Blues Festival
Annual show featuring top Jazz and Blues acts. The Festival’s “boutique” feel has given the music an immediacy that is so important to create a link between the performers and the audience. Bellingen Jazz Festival is run by dedicated volunteers and enjoys widespread community support and strong local business sponsorship.

Local Activities

For anyone wanting an active holiday or getaway, there’s plenty to keep you occupied…

  • Swim, surf, go fishing or just walk on any one of a dozen nearby, unspoiled beaches (just 15 mins from BV Lodge)
  • Bush walk in one of the 7 nearby National Parks
  • Drive the beautiful Waterfall Way through to Armidale
  • Visit the Butter Factory Arts and Craft Collective just on the edge of Bellingen township
  • Go canoeing down the beautiful Bellinger River
  • Dine at Three Blue Ducks  at The Lodge or one of the many cafes and restaurants in the area
  • Relax with a healing massage at Alchemy Day Spa or Skin Bliss Bellingen
  • Play golf at Bellingen, Urunga or Bonville
  • Try out the Go-Karts at Raleigh International Raceway
  • Stop in at Dolphin Marine Magic, Coffs Harbour where you can swim with the dolphins
  • Peruse all the fine art galleries and stores that Bellingen and Dorrigo have to offer
  • Spend the day shopping at the diverse range of retail outlets in and around town

Bellingen Valley Lodge offers a kid-safe pool area with plenty of recliners, a sun-protected pool and full BBQ facilities. Put your feet up and relax by the pool. Check out other options and things to do on bellingen.com

Bellingen Valley Lodge is close to seven National Parks. A short 30 minute drive west takes you to the Skywalk at Dorrigo National Park. Another 30 minutes past Dorrigo will take you to Cathedral Rocks where you will be in awe of the intriguing stacks of granite boulders and the spectacular views of Point Look Out in the New England National Park.

Nearby Glenreagh in the Coffs Harbour hinterland is home to the Glenreagh Mountain Railway. The Railway is a live display with about 800 meters of track restored and much more planned for the near future.