Urunga
Urunga is the place where the Kalang and Bellinger Rivers join the Pacific Ocean. The charming town is just a 20-minute drive south of
Coffs Harbour and 15 minutes from
Bellingen.
The town is particularly popular for its waterways and peaceful ambiance. Boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking and golfing are some of the favourite pastimes of locals as well as visitors to Urunga.
Your stay in Urunga is guaranteed to be relaxing thanks to the combination of its seaside village atmosphere, lovely river park and foreshores area, good sporting facilities and a small but good selection of clubs and cafés. A walk along the raised boardwalk through the mangroves of the river estuary is a must-do for anyone visiting Urunga. It starts right next to the beautifully situated Urunga Heads Holiday Park.
The traditional Ocean View Hotel overlooking the rivers is a great place to enjoy a meal. You can hire a boat at the town’s entrance from the Pacific Highway, next to the Anchors Wharf Café underneath the railway bridge.
Mylestom
This scenic village just north of Urunga, on the other side of the Bellinger River, is a popular destination with holidaymakers. Wedged between the broad blue river and a long sandy beach, boating, fishing, swimming and surfing are the main attractions here.
With lots of green space, it’s also a wonderful destination for general relaxation by the water and picnics in the riverside park. Tinnies, canoes and kayaks can be hired at the Bellinger River Tourist Park in Repton, just a few kilometres up the road, from where you can explore the waterways around Mylestom.
Among the facilities in Mylestom are two public boat ramps, a bowling club with Chinese restaurant, a general store, a park with barbecues, picnic tables, toilets and a children’s playground, plus a river lido/boardwalk for swimming and fishing. The general store, The Post Cafe, sells hot take-away food and delicious coffee on their verandah overlooking the river.
Town map of the Urunga & Mylestom area...
