Bellingen Showground in Bellingen, NSW — photo 1

Bellingen Showground

Bellingen, NSW
At a glance
CampgroundPets WelcomeToiletsCaravansPowerShowersDrinking WaterTent Site

About this campsite

Bellingen Showground is a multi-purpose site located in the picturesque town of Bellingen, known for its vibrant atmosphere and iconic Waterfall Way. Split by the Bellinger River, this high-rainfall area often becomes a spectacle when its bridge goes under water. Once famous as a 'hippy hangout', Bellingen retains its rustic charm with quaint cafes, knick-knack shops, and a beloved bakery, all adding to its appeal. The Showground itself offers a place for community gatherings and significant events, fostering a sense of camaraderie amongst locals and attracting visitors for a unique experience.

Bellingen Showground is situated just across the Bellinger River from the heart of the scenic town of Bellingen. Swept by high rainfall, the locality is known for its vibrant, high-energy environment due to regular flooding, often creating a thrilling spectacle when the bridge submerges, separating the town. Bellingen, a charming pit-stop on the Waterfall Way, also known as the road connecting the Pacific Highway and Armidale, holds an intense history of being a hub for hippies in the 60s and 70s. This rich cultural heritage adds an intriguing layer to the town's mystique, making it a place worth exploring. Boasting a laid-back atmosphere, Bellingen offers delightful coffee shops and charming curios stores on every corner. The Church Street bakery stands out as a popular spot, frequented by locals and visitors alike and is a hotbed for spontaneous adventure planning over steaming cups of coffee and delicious treats. Immersed in this nature-friendly, casually exotic setting, Bellingen Showground is the perfect place to experience the captivating spirit of the town.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Power
Showers
Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Campground
Tent Site

Facilities

Shade

Fees

Camping Fee

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Mobile Phone Coverage
no traffic noise
Short walk to town
Unknown feature
Very peaceful
Bin
Showground
Long Rig

Location

Bellingen Showground•Black Street, Bellingen, NSW, 2454

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
MON🌦️
28° / 19°
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TUE🌦️
21° / 17°
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WED☁️
26° / 14°
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THU🌦️
22° / 14°
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FRI☁️
23° / 12°
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Common questions about Bellingen Showground

What facilities does Bellingen Showground have?

Bellingen Showground has pets welcome, toilets, caravans, power, mobile phone coverage and showers. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Bellingen Showground?

The record for Bellingen Showground lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Bellingen Showground online?

We hold no online booking link for Bellingen Showground, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Bellingen Showground?

Bellingen Showground sits in Bellingen, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Bellingen Showground

Facilities recorded for Bellingen Showground
FacilityOn site
Pets WelcomeYes
ToiletsYes
CaravansYes
PowerYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
ShowersYes
CampgroundYes
ShadeYes
no traffic noiseYes
Short walk to townYes
Yes
Camping FeeYes
Very peacefulYes
Drinking WaterYes
Tent SiteYes
BinYes
ShowgroundYes
Long RigYes

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
28°·62%·21km/h
No Rating
Tue
21°·74%·12km/h
No Rating
Wed
26°·32%·16km/h
Low–Moderate
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Black Street

Bellingen, NSW 2454

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