Bellingen and Waterfall Way
Rainforest, rivers and rolling green valleys
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Bellingen and the Waterfall Way corridor stretch from the subtropical coast near Urunga up through World Heritage rainforest to the plateaus above Dorrigo, taking in five national parks along 185 kilometres of winding road. The region is anchored by the heritage village of Bellingen, a creative community on the banks of the Bellinger River, with the escarpment town of Dorrigo serving as the gateway to ancient Gondwana rainforest. Waterfalls, swimming holes, wildlife spectacles and a thriving arts scene make this one of the most varied drives on the NSW North Coast.
Bellingen and the Waterfall Way corridor stretch from the subtropical coast near Urunga up through World Heritage rainforest to the plateaus above Dorrigo, taking in five national parks along 185 kilometres of winding road. The region is anchored by the heritage village of Bellingen, a creative community on the banks of the Bellinger River, with the escarpment town of Dorrigo serving as the gateway to ancient Gondwana rainforest. Waterfalls, swimming holes, wildlife spectacles and a thriving arts scene make this one of the most varied drives on the NSW North Coast.
Tourist locations
Places to visit in Bellingen and Waterfall Way.
6 locations to explore
Bellingen Community Markets
Monthly gathering under old-growth trees
Free
Full guide arrow_forwardBellingen Island Flying Fox Reserve
Eighty thousand bats take to the dusk sky
Free
Full guide arrow_forwardDangar Falls
Thirty-metre plunge with riverside swimming
Free
Full guide arrow_forwardDorrigo Rainforest Centre and Skywalk
Soaring above ancient World Heritage rainforest
$2 adult, $1 child (under 10)
Full guide arrow_forwardNever Never Picnic Area
Quiet rainforest clearing with waterfall walks
Free
Full guide arrow_forwardOld Butter Factory
Heritage precinct of artisans and galleries
Free
Full guide arrow_forwardWhere to stay
Holiday parks near Bellingen and Waterfall Way.
2 options via our booking partner
Bellinger River Tourist Park
11.9km away
Valla Beach Holiday Park
19.9km away
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Scenic views
Lookouts near Bellingen and Waterfall Way.
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