Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bellingen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bellingen

With a population of 3,804, Bellingen is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bellingen to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bellingen

Bellingen in June
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bellingen in June
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bellingen in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 210 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bellingen, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Bellingen

Plane

Although Bellingen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), which is located 25 km from Bellingen. Coffs Harbour is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, China Eastern, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Bellingen departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Bellingen is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 261 km from Bellingen. You’ll find branches of OCR Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Coolangatta.

Plane

Although Bellingen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), which is located 25 km from Bellingen. Coffs Harbour is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, China Eastern, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Bellingen departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Bellingen is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 261 km from Bellingen. You’ll find branches of OCR Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Coolangatta.

Airports near Bellingen

CFSCoffs Harbour
PQQPort Macquarie
ARMArmidale

Airlines serving Bellingen

Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)

Where to stay in Bellingen

Average rates range from around $246 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bellingen

Most booked hotels in Bellingen

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The Lodge Bellingen
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$275+
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Hiring a car in Bellingen

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Bellingen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Bellingen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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