Local Guidebook

Cathy
Local Guidebook

Great local food and fare

Ample multi cultural options within 20 mins of Valla Beach from gourmet to fast food. In Valla Beach there are 2 cafes, Nourish and the Beach House along with the VB Tavern They are usually closed for dinner Sundays and Mondays except during summer holiday periods Check my in-house manual for menu styles and contact details The V Wall in Nambucca, Za'atar in Bellingen The Element Bar at the Jetty strip in Coffs are all great options and a new one at the Jetty is The Jetty Beach House Stunning ocean views, lovely relaxed decor and a great menu In Urunga the Pomegranate Cafe has yummy light meals, tasty treats and awesome coffee
Fine gourmet food in a funky beachy atmosphere within 200m of Starfish and The Love Shack GF and vegan options with a select but luscious menu
22 residents recomanen
The Beach House Providore
4 Thompson St
22 residents recomanen
Fine gourmet food in a funky beachy atmosphere within 200m of Starfish and The Love Shack GF and vegan options with a select but luscious menu
Good basic affordable dining options but resturant closed Monday and Sundays
10 residents recomanen
Valla Beach Tavern
17 Valla Beach Rd
10 residents recomanen
Good basic affordable dining options but resturant closed Monday and Sundays

WHAT TO DO & SEE

Where else could the family enjoy both a beach holiday and trout fishing tin the mountains nearby? Valla and surrounds offers the perfect place to unwind on the coast but there is so many adventures to be had within an hour in each direction you just have to search for what you want. Coffs Harbour Dorrigo Scotts Head region offers a huge range of things to see and do Rock climbing, diving, fishing charters, white water rafting, rally cars, surfing schools to name a few. In Valla the headland offers a great whale watching platform, there's also several great bush walking tracks (see in house info mud maps) bush tucker & cultural tours, bird watching along with surfing fishing kayaking snorkelling Check the in house folders for more info
Deep Creek winds down from the Pristine hills just west of Valla Beach to the ocean Offering ample fishing, kayaking stand up board and seasonal snorkelling opportunities Its just a great place to walk and take in the beauty abundant with diverse birdlife. Brolgas, Ospreys, Sea Eagles, Curlews and many waders stroll the pristine sands while huge sea mullet swirl and jump in the waters near the beach. Mangrove Jack flathead and bream are more plentiful west of the bridge
Deep Creek
Deep Creek winds down from the Pristine hills just west of Valla Beach to the ocean Offering ample fishing, kayaking stand up board and seasonal snorkelling opportunities Its just a great place to walk and take in the beauty abundant with diverse birdlife. Brolgas, Ospreys, Sea Eagles, Curlews and many waders stroll the pristine sands while huge sea mullet swirl and jump in the waters near the beach. Mangrove Jack flathead and bream are more plentiful west of the bridge
Lovely seaside town with good food options, extensive nature walk
55 residents recomanen
Passarel·la d'Urunga
55 residents recomanen
Lovely seaside town with good food options, extensive nature walk
Awesome cafe in Urunga serving light meals and super tasty treats with GF and Vegan options Ideal after a nice stroll around the foreshores or Boardwalk
9 residents recomanen
Pomegranate Cafe
13 Bonville St
9 residents recomanen
Awesome cafe in Urunga serving light meals and super tasty treats with GF and Vegan options Ideal after a nice stroll around the foreshores or Boardwalk
7 residents recomanen
The Yellow Shed Bellingen
2 Hyde St
7 residents recomanen
The Honey Place
4049 Giinagay Way
Trent Munro Surf Academy
West Street

Shopping

If you are after unique and hand crafted clothing, jewerly, homewares and or furniture no look further than Bellingen just 18 mins drive north west of Valla towards Dorrigo. There is a fine selection of organic and gourmet foods, creative arts, and crafty shops abound. There are also great community markets held every 3rd Saturday of the month
Cosmopolitan Bellingen has a huge variety of shops and stores where you can buy funky clothing, jewerly, hand made crafts, arts and furniture. Organic food, local farm produce, yummy patisseries and fantastic coffee awaits you The Federal Hotel and Brewery are also a great places to hear music and taste great food
163 residents recomanen
Bellingen
163 residents recomanen
Cosmopolitan Bellingen has a huge variety of shops and stores where you can buy funky clothing, jewerly, hand made crafts, arts and furniture. Organic food, local farm produce, yummy patisseries and fantastic coffee awaits you The Federal Hotel and Brewery are also a great places to hear music and taste great food

Music & Culture

Being halfway between Sydney and Brisbane we are blessed to get a range of renowned artists perform locally Check the local gig guides supplied for details. Along with that there are many regular events and festivals hosting music throughout the year Bellingen hosts a number of events such as the Blues Fest and Winterfest along with a number of local venues like the Federal Hotel and The Brewery who both offer regular live music Further up the mountain, Dorrigo offers some World Heritage Listed rainforest walks and picnic grounds,2 good old country pubs and the annual Bluegrass Festival which is growing in popularity
Great food music and events
27 residents recomanen
Federal Hotel
77 Hyde St
27 residents recomanen
Great food music and events
Hosts the Bluegrass Festival and offers amazing natural scenery along Waterfall Way. NPWS World Heritage listed Rainforest Centre and walks
49 residents recomanen
Dorrigo
49 residents recomanen
Hosts the Bluegrass Festival and offers amazing natural scenery along Waterfall Way. NPWS World Heritage listed Rainforest Centre and walks
16 residents recomanen
Skywalk Dorrigo National Park
Sky Walk
16 residents recomanen
Music and food
Golden Sands Tavern
31 Bowra St
Music and food

Food scene

The Jetty Strip in Coffs Harbour boasts several great restaurants
Good dining with a great view
21 residents recomanen
V Wall Tavern
50 Wellington Dr
21 residents recomanen
Good dining with a great view
Top little cafe in Urunga offering delicious fresh and unique light meals & treats Vegan and GF options also available Their blue vein and salmon tart is a favourite of mine
9 residents recomanen
Pomegranate Cafe
13 Bonville St
9 residents recomanen
Top little cafe in Urunga offering delicious fresh and unique light meals & treats Vegan and GF options also available Their blue vein and salmon tart is a favourite of mine

Neighbourhoods

Small and personal Unspoilt coastline Awesome 2 cafes Nourish grocer and the Beach House
26 residents recomanen
Valla Beach
26 residents recomanen
Small and personal Unspoilt coastline Awesome 2 cafes Nourish grocer and the Beach House