Bellingen Visitor Information Centre

Waterfall Way Visitor Centre (Bellingen VIC)

29–31 Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Located in the centre of town, opposite shops and cafés.

Phone (02) 6655 1522

Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, generally 7 days

• (Hours may vary seasonally)

Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre.

This centre is the primary tourism hub for the entire Bellingen Shire and the gateway to Waterfall Way, one of NSW’s most scenic touring routes.

Areas the Bellingen Information Centre Caters For

1. Bellingen Township & Surrounds

• Bellingen CBD
• Gleniffer & the Promised Land
• Thora
• Kalang
• Hydes Creek
• Raleigh (shared with Urunga VIC)

2. Waterfall Way Touring Route

The centre is the main information point for the full Waterfall Way corridor, including:

• Bellingen → Dorrigo → Ebor → Armidale
• Lookouts, waterfalls, scenic drives
• Rainforest walks and picnic areas

3. Dorrigo Plateau & National Parks

The VIC provides maps, track info, and safety guidance for:

• Dorrigo National Park (Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area)
• Dangar Falls
• Never Never Picnic Area
• New England National Park
• Bindarri National Park

4. Coastal & Estuary Areas (Shared Coverage)

Although Urunga has its own VIC, Bellingen VIC also assists travellers heading to:

• Urunga
• Mylestom
• Hungry Head
• Bellinger River estuary

5. Hinterland Villages

• Megan
• Bostobrick
• Deer Vale
• Ulong (via Eastern Dorrigo)

Summary

The Bellingen Information Centre, officially the Waterfall Way Visitor Centre, is the accredited VIC for the entire Bellingen Shire. It services:

• Bellingen township
• Waterfall Way touring region
• Dorrigo Plateau & national parks
• Hinterland villages
• Shared coastal areas around Urunga