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Bellingen Community markets - "...originally conceived to display and sell local, lovingly grown produce, along with unique arts and craft work prevalent to the Bellingen Shire. From good little things, big things grow. Held every 3rd Saturday of the month, the market started with a few stalls and over the years has grown to over 200 diverse and wonderful stalls of all kinds."

Bellingen Growers Market - on each Saturday morning of the month ~ except the 3rd Saturday!
7:30am -11:30am, Bellingen Showgrounds, Corner of Black St & Hammond St, Bellingen NSW.  Small & intimate village market with a big offering & a friendly vibe!

Funkya@Unkya Eungai Community Market - ‘make it, bake it, sew it, grow it’ market with local producers and creatives. Held on last Sunday of Feb, April, June, Aug and Oct and the first Sunday in Dec - open to the public from 8am to 1pm.

Valla Beach Community Market - "from 8:00am - 1:00pm on the first Saturday of every even month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, and Dec), focusing on home made and home grown local produce - food, arts, crafts and fantastic musical talent. It runs at the Valla Reserve (also known as “Lion’s Park”), at Valla Beach, a serene and peaceful seaside village."

Urunga Riverside Markets - "2nd Sunday monthly 8am - 1pm @ the Boardwalk. Stalls, entertainment, food & fun for the family."

Coffs Harbour Harbourside markets - "Every Sunday 8.00am – 2.00pm, Jetty Foreshores, Coffs Harbour. A Makers & Growers Market Held Every Sunday beside our beautiful historic Jetty in Coffs Harbour."

Coffs Coast Growers Market - Held in the City Square every Thursday between 8:00 am and 2:30 pm, offers a direct link between the producer and the consumer.

Coffs Harbour Twilight Food Market - Park Beach Reserve, every Friday (weather permitting) from beginning of September each year till mid April the next year. A family friendly food only market, diverse in multicultural cuisine and lots of choices for the kids. Bring a blanket or chair, bottle of wine or beer and kick back and enjoy the entertainment.

Coramba Village Market - fun village market every fourth Sunday of the month, only 15 minutes west of Coffs Harbour. There will be various events and performances between 10 and 2. Plus, to keep the kids entertained and the adults happy, there will be a variety of arts and crafts, games, and tasty treats available. So rest assured, Coramba Village Market is a great day trip for the whole family!

Harbour Magazine - Go to mag for current live music, Festivals, Events and more.

Bellingen Events - Events listing for the funkiest little town on the mid-north coast. Just 25 minutes drive from the "Lucky Duck Bus".

SKIFF International Film Festival (Coffs and surrounding areas) - April/May each year.

Coffs Coast - a guide to the stunning local area including beaches, forests, bush walks, adventure, indigenous culture, food & drink, art and culture, shopping and markets, holiday fun and more.

Coastbeat - Art & Entertainment, Adventure, Wellness, Food, Community, Environment, Style, News, What’s On & a Surf Report.

An unexpected Authentic French Cafe in Coffs - We love the French Cafe Miquette with host's Edward & Jade always offering tasty cuisine and friendly service.

A beer or cocktail overlooking the jetty and the ocean - check out Coffs Harbour Yacht Club. Most of the Tfood is not good (greasy, uninspiring) but the location for a sip and a view are super.

A great selection of fun things to do around Valla and Bellengin  - The Lucky Ducks Bus is halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, just 6 minutes from the beach, and still only 25 minutes from Bellingen. The area is a nature lover’s dream. Bellingen sits along the stunning Waterfall Way, which traverses five national parks, so there’s an abundance of waterfalls, bushwalking tracks, and animal spotting opportunities.

See also Coffs-harbour-area-bellingen-activities.

See also Dorrigo Activities

Deep Creek and South Valla Beach - our spectacular, uncrowded local beaches are just 6 minutes drive from the Lucky Duck Bus. Grab a burger and home made chips from our favourite "locals" cafe Nourish, and then take a dip in "Deep Creek" as it runs into the ocean (from Valla Beach Road, turn right past the Beachhouse Providore Tip: they bake fresh loaves of bread on site!).

The Wharf St cafe in Nambucca Heads - unexpectedly, you can pick up some very good freshly made Macaroons. Your host Aurelie is French and even she says "as good as any in Paris". Tip: get there before they close at 2pm, and try the Lemon Myrtle Macaroons...... yum!
We also love the Indian food at Newriveredge Indian (Nambucca Heads).
See Also Nambucca Heads Activites..... the V-Wall and Shelly Beach are beautiful.

Surfing - when you are here, ask Simon for locals tips on the breaks that are from within just 6 minutes to 30 minutes drive.

Bonville Golf Club - It's an amazing public course nestled into the forest, so consider bringing your sticks! As they say - "acknowledged as one of the world’s most beautiful golf courses, consistently voted as the most beautiful in Australia & is the only 4 time winner of Australia’s Leading Golf Resort by the World Travel Awards (2006, 2011, 2012 & 2013)".

Best Nature Walks In And Around The Bellingen Shire - a great selection, from as close as 15 minutes to within a 1 hour drive from the Lucky Duck Bus.

Dorrigo National Park - a World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforest,  is less than a 1 hour drive from the Lucky Duck Bus.... and includes bushwalking trails, breath-taking waterfall walks, picnic spots and excellent bird-watching. Highlights include the Skywalk lookout, Crystal Shower Falls walk, Walk with the Birds boardwalk, Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Lyrebird Link track, Slingsbys trail and Syndicate Ridge, Wonga walk, Blackbutt walking track, Casuarina Falls circuit and more!

Best walks in Dorrigo National Park - The Best Trails in Dorrigo National Park, with length, time required, difficulty etc.

Bellinger River National Park - An untouched wilderness of steep slopes and valleys filled with waterfalls, Bellinger River National Park is a place where time seems to stand still. If you're ready for adventure you can explore the unspoiled old-growth forests and rain-forests of this unique park. There are no marked walking tracks in the park, but experienced bush walkers can go exploring, enjoying the unspoiled beauty. Griffiths Lookout, above the northern edge of the park, gives spectacular views of the coast and over the Dorrigo Escarpment.

Whale Watching - From June to October the whales migrate and you can often see them from the coast and beach at Valla Beach.