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Accommodation & Camping Info

Accommodation options in the Bellingen Shire are as diverse as the area itself – there’s a huge variety to suit all tastes and budgets.

Accommodation does book out quickly for the Camp, so it is a good idea to get it sorted when you make your enrolments. Across the Shire you’ll find country homestays, camping grounds, motels, country pubs, hostels, luxury cottages, whole holiday homes and B&B’s.

Bellingen town has a well-equipped camping area at the local showgrounds.

We don’t currently offer a list of accommodation options because there are so many. We recommend searching the popular accommodation booking websites.

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Book in advance as accommodation quickly sells out for the week of Camp Creative!

Please ensure you check your accommodation on google maps and be aware of the walking distance to your Camp Creative venue.

Camping Options in Bellingen

There is a campground in Bellingen where you can pitch your tent or park your campervan. There is also a glamping area onsite, for those who want something a bit fancy!

Bellingen Showground is a 4 minute drive or 19 minute walk from Bellingen High School.

There is a daily Shuttle Bus morning and afternoon, but there is no transport to/from the Showground at lunch time.

Info about the Shuttle Bus service can be found here.

IMPORTANT:

The campground books out early, and is often 50% booked as early as June.

This year they will only be admitting Camp Creative students and tutors, no extra members of the public.

To get a booking you must use the code: 40thcampcreative

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camping at bellingen showground

  • www.bellingenshowground.com.au/

  • 37 Hammond Street, Bellingen

  • 0490 537 047

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glamping at bellingen showground

  • Louisa at Stylish Camping can set you up with and amazingly fancy bell tent! The tent will be set up at Bellingen Showground, you just need to turn up and move in for the week. To go straight to the Stylish Camping website to book, click here.

    NOTE: You must book a camping site at Bellingen Showground for your glamping tent separately. To book the Showground during Camp Creative you MUST use the code 40thcampcreative on their booking website here.

  • 37 Hammond Street, Bellingen

  • 02 9188 1578

Camping Options out of town

If you have your own vehicle to drive to town each day, there are two FREE but very basic camping options out of town.

You cannot make bookings for these campsites.

ROSES PARK REST AREA - 2656 Waterfall Way, Thora (Next to Thora Store) - 15 minutes drive to Bellingen High School

BURDETT PARK - 763 Waterfall Way, Fernmount - 3 minute drive to Bellingen High School (2 night maximum)

HIPCAMP is also a great website for finding local, budget friendly options.

Head to the Coast

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On the coast at Urunga and Mylestom, there are caravan parks and cabins, motels, a holiday resort and holiday homes for hire.

Urunga is an 18 minute drive from Bellingen

Mylestom is a 22 minute drive from Bellingen

Mountain Retreat

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The beautiful nearby mountain town of Dorrigo is another option, with a number of motels, B&Bs, lodges, pubs and caravan parks.

Dorrigo is a 40 minute drive from Bellingen