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At Maddefords you set the pace. Be as active or as relaxed as you like. Each Cottage has a small library of thrillers and mystery books for those looking for a quiet weekend behind a book. Bird lovers will be delighted by the local bird life - over 200 species have been eyed in and around Maddefords. The Cottages are a stone's throw from the Bellinger River which offers swimming, and canoes and kayaks (pictured below) are on hand for those interested in a gentle paddle.

The Bellinger Valley is home to many natural attractions, music festivals and outdoor activities. Each year the Valley is home to the Global Carnival (world music festival), Stamping Ground (dance workshop), Camp Creative (art workshops) and The Jazz Festival.

Bellingen is surrounding by seven National Parks and vast tracts of State Forest. People travel from all over the world to visit the World Heritage Dorrigo National Park with its Skywalk and Walk with the Birds attractions.

Outdoor activities in the Bellinger Valley are limitless. There is excellent cycling both on and off road (see the local Bicycle User Groups ride schedule). State forests offer access to 4WDs. The Bellingen Market pulls people from up and down the North Coast to buy or sell quality goods and food. Our nearby beaches include Hungry Head (including the popular "Sand Mines" surf spot, north of the headland) and North Beach at Mylestom. Both these beaches have surf patrols during summer and dog leash-free areas.

Kayaks

More activities:

• Swim, surf, go fishing or just walk on any one of a dozen nearby, unspoiled beaches (just 15 kms from Bellingen)
• Swim in the Bellinger River or Never Never River (see picture below)
• Bushwalk in 1 of the 7 nearby National Parks
• Drive the beautiful Waterfall Way to Armidale
• Visit the Butter Factory Arts & Craft Collective
• Go canoeing or White Water Rafting
• Visit the world renowned Dorrigo Steam Railway Museum,
• Eat in the on-site café or one of the nearby cafés; The Boiling Billy, The Carriageway, The Lodge or restaurants such as Rivers, No 2 Oak Street & Misty's
• Play golf at Bonville International Golf Resort, Bellingen or Urunga
• Horse Riding at Valery Trails
• Raleigh International Raceway (Go Karts)
• see events in the Bellingen Shire
• The Yellow Shed plus other interesting craft outlets
• Pick up your email and browse the web

Gleniffer Swimming Hole

Your Hosts: John & Margaret Hope
Maddefords Cottages
224 Northbank Road, Bellingen
Ph/Fax: +61 (02) 6655 9866
Mobile Ph: 0413 317635
Email: info@maddefordscottages.com.au

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