Venues

The two main venues are Bellingen High School and St Mary’s Primary School.

You will find all location, meeting, dining and parking information below in the venue info drop-down menus.

While we are fully aware that students who have previously attended Camp Creative will want to have their course located at Bellingen High School, this is unfortunately impossible as this venue only has 45 rooms available. There are over 80 courses every year, so we have to utilise every other hall and space for hire in town. A lot of time and thought goes into classroom allocation!

In the interest of child safety and because we need to provide childcare during the lunch break, the majority of kids courses are located at St Mary’s Primary School.

We are also aware that lots students who have been attending for many years miss the times when we had lots of children enjoying themselves at their courses at Bellingen High School, this is no longer possible due to the reasons mentioned above.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a shuttle bus that runs morning and afternoon around all of our venues. Please check here for more information.

Due to volunteer and licensing constraints, we can no longer provide a lunch time bus shuttle service.

Entrance to a school with trees, a paved path, and a sign

Bellingen High School

  • 1125 Waterfall Way, Bellingen

  • LOCATING THE VENUE
    The Waterfall Way entrance is opposite the Golf Course as you come into town. There is a large bus bay on the Crown Street side.

    Entry to the school from Waterfall Way is up the driveway hill, the office block is at the top on the left.

    This venue is a 13 minute walk to town.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    Guides (in the bright green t-shirts) will meet you at one of the 3 entrances to the high school.

    If a guide isn’t immediately visible when you arrive, please seek one out or just wait until one comes back from their current task. They will be very busy on Monday morning, so please be patient.

    There is a large school map by the school office.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    Canteen, icecream van and coffee van onsite. Look for the canteen page on the website, to find out about preordering online (this functionality will not be available until early December).

  • Carpark available at the Waterfall Way entrance. Please do not take your car up the steep driveway, you must park at the bottom.

    Street parking available at both the Waterfall Way and Crown Street entrances.

    At Crown Street you can head up the school driveway in between the bus bay and the paddocks, if it isn’t full already.

    If you require a disability parking valet, please arrive at the Waterfall Way entrance and call Rob on 0403 227 599.

  • If you require a disability parking valet, please arrive at the Waterfall Way entrance and call Rob on 0403 227 599.

    Most classrooms at this venue are accessible for anyone with a mobility aid. There are a handful that have a few steps at the entrance though, so please call Nicole on 0419 379 146 if you need further info.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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St Mary's Primary School Bellingen building exterior with sign and flagpole.

St Mary’s Primary School

  • 14 Park Street, Bellingen

  • LOCATING THE VENUE
    The school is easy to find on Park Street, opposite the sports ground. Entry via gate at the front of the school on Park Street.

    This venue is a 5 minute walk to town.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    Guides (in the bright green t-shirts) will meet you at the entrance school.

    If a guide isn’t immediately visible when you arrive, please seek one out or just wait until one comes back from their current task. They will be very busy on Monday morning, so please be patient.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    There may be a canteen onsite, we will advise later in the year. If there isn’t a canteen, delivery will be available from the high school. Alternatively, you can BYO lunches.

  • Parking is in front of the school on Park Street and surrounding streets.

    You can also park in the gravel area at the sports ground opposite the school.

    Please do not park in the church carpark unless you have a mobility pass.

    Disability parking available onsite, through gate next to church.

  • Wheelchair accessible.  Disability parking available onsite, through gate next to church. Access to town may not be wheelchair accessible due to lack of footpaths.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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All Other Venues

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Bellingen Citzens Centre

  • 29-31 Hyde Street, Bellingen

  • This is the ‘Wings & Wonders - Birdwatching’ venue.

    LOCATING THE VENUE
    Opposite the Diggers Tavern and next to the library on the main street.

    This venue is a 2 minute walk from the nearest cafe.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    Head onto the small verandah at the front of this building. There are several doors along the verandah, your door is near the middle.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    Walk to nearby cafes or BYO lunches. There is a kitchen at this venue if you wish to use it.

  • Timed street parking. Town can be busy, so allow time to find a carpark. There is a large (untimed) public carpark on Creek Lane. You can also park (untimed) on Ford Street, continue past the Bellingen Council and down the hill next to their driveway. Parking is right next to the river.

  • Wheelchair accessible, ramp at the front.  One mobility carpark around the back, in the council carpark.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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Parking lot at Bellingen Golf and Country Club with parked vehicles, traffic cones, and surrounding trees.

Bellingen Golf Club

  • 1172 Waterfall Way, Bellingen

  • LOCATING THE VENUE
    Easy to spot, next to the golf course and opposite the sports fields, on the main street of town.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    Enter via the door on the front porch, turn towards the bar and head to the right.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    This venue is a 5 minute walk from the nearest cafe. There is a restaurant onsite, but opening hours are not confirmed at this stage.

  • Parking available directly out the front of the Golf Club.

  • Mobility carpark available onsite.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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Bellingen Guide & Scout Hall

  • 12 Bowra Street, Bellingen

  • This is the ‘African Drumming’ venue.

    LOCATING THE VENUE
    The hall is easy to spot from Bowra Street, look for the large grass area at the front.

    This venue is an 8 minute walk to town.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    There is only one course at this venue, so head straight into the hall to meet your tutor.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    Walk to town or BYO lunches. There is a full kitchen at this venue, avilable for your use.

  • Plenty of parking is available in front of the hall on Bowra Street.

  • This venue has plenty of off-street parking.  Driveway is gravel. Wheelchair ramp at front of building.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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Bellingen Showground

  • Corner of Black and Hammond Street, Bellingen

  • LOCATING THE VENUE
    This large venue is easy to spot from the corner of Black and Hammond Streets. Entry via gate at the corner of Black Street.

    This venue is a 9 minute walk to town.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    The Body Percussion and Tai Chi courses are in the pavilion closest to the Black Street entrance. This is the cream coloured building visible in the photo above.

    The Gumbaynggirr course is in the Luncheon Pavilion, just behind the pavilion shown in this photo. There is a brick block in between the two buildings.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING
    Walk to town or BYO lunches. The kitchen in the Luncheon Pavilion is NOT available for student use.

    IMPORTANT TO NOTE

    There is no shuttle bus at lunch time from this venue, for anyone who is doing a half-day course.

  • On Black Street and Hammond Street.

    Don’t take your vehicle onsite as this is the camping area and is very full during Camp Creative.

  • This venue has plenty of off-street parking.  Driveway is gravel.  Wheelchair ramp at front of building.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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Bellingen Memorial Hall

  • 32 Hyde Street, Bellingen

  • LOCATING THE VENUE

    On the main street, next to Diggers Tavern and the pedestrian crossing.

    This venue is a 1 minute walk to the nearest cafe.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM

    From the main street when facing the hall, head to the right hand side of the building. The automatic doors on the left will lead to the Cafe Latte Orchestra class, continue up the ramp to find the Dungeons & Dragons and Ukulele classes. The DnD class is through the first door at the top of the ramp, then down the stairs to the left. The Ukulele class is the last door along the ramp. From the Creek Lane carpark, look for the concrete stairs heading up on the right side of the carpark (facing town, with the sports grounds behind you). Head up these stairs and the entry door to Ukulele is to your right. Head through the door directly in front of you and down the stairs for Dungeons & Dragons. Turn left at the top of the stairs and down the ramp, the Cafe Latte Orchestra is through the automatic doors.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    Walk to nearby cafes or BYO lunches.

  • Timed street parking available. Town can be busy, so allow time to find a carpark. There is a large (untimed) public carpark on Creek Lane.

  • Disability parking available in the Creek Lane carpark behind the hall. There is a lift by the carpark that goes up into the Memorial Hall. The hall is also accessible via the path (slight incline) between the buildings that goes up to the main street.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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Bellingen Youth Hub

  • 2 William Street, Bellingen

  • Courses at this venue: Hip Hop, Adult Acting, Intro to Improv, The Shot Callers, Inspire Songwriting, Intro to Graffiti.

    LOCATING THE VENUE
    It is right on the corner of William & Church Streets. Entry via wooden doors at the front.

    This venue is a 1 minute walk to town.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    Head to reception through the wooden doors at the front. A staff member will be there to direct you.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    Walk to town or BYO lunches.

  • There is a lot of rear to curb street parking on William Street. If this is full, there is a large (untimed) public carpark just over the road in Creek Lane.

  • There is a mobility carpark directly out the front of the building, also directly opposite on William Street.

    The Hub has accessible entry and interior spaces for wheelchairs and people with limited mobility. There are two accessible bathrooms. Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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CWA Hall

  • 2 Church Street, Bellingen

  • This is the ‘Urban Sketching’ venue.

    LOCATING THE VENUE
    This hall is at the beginning of Church Street, next to the lookout platform, easy to spot.

    This venue is in the centre of town.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    There is only one course at this venue, so head straight through the large door at the front left of the hall to meet your tutor.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    Walk to nearby cafes or BYO lunches. There is also a kitchen at this venue for your use.

  • There is a carpark down the driveway next to the Ambulance Station. If this carpark is full, there is other street parking around the area. It can be quite busy, so allow time to find parking.

  • Wheelchair accessible.  One mobility car park at the front.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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Happymess Studio

  • 41 Hyde Street, Bellingen

  • This is the ‘Poetry for Plebs’ venue.

    LOCATING THE VENUE
    Behind the Post Office on the main street of town.

    This venue is a 1 minute walk from the nearest cafe.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    When you're facing the Post Office, head around the right hand side and up the ramp to the left.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    Walk to nearby cafes or BYO lunches.

  • Timed street parking available. Town can be busy, so allow time to find a carpark. There is a large (untimed) public carpark on Creek Lane.

  • Wheelchair accessible. The nearest mobility carpark is behind the Memorial Hall, although if parking here, the path through to the main street is on a slight incline.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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Rivers Dance Centre

  • 85 Hyde Street, Bellingen

  • This is the ‘AcroYoga’ and ‘Everyone’s a Dancer’ venue.

    LOCATING THE VENUE
    Rivers is on the main shopping strip in town. Enter via the alley in between Vinnies Op Shop and H&S Cafe.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM

    Follow the alley between the shops mentioned above right to the end. You will come to a roller door, which you can enter through. If this door is closed, follow the path around to the right where you will find the dance studio.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    This venue is in the centre of town, 30 seconds from the nearest cafe. Alternatively, BYO lunch.

  • Timed street parking available, although you may be able to find a park in the lane behind this venue. Town can be busy, so allow time to find a carpark. There is a large (untimed) public carpark on Creek Lane. It is also easy to find a carpark up Coronation Street, just past the cenotaph at the top of town.

  • This venue is wheelchair accessible from the Waterfall Way front of the building (there is also a rear entrance with stairs). The nearest mobility carpark is on William Street outside the BCU bank.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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St Andrew’s Church

  • 28 Hyde Street, Bellingen

  • This is the ‘Joy of Singing’ venue.

    LOCATING THE VENUE
    On the main street, there is a Mobil service station on the opposite corner.

    This venue is a 2 minute walk from the nearest cafe.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    There is only one course at this venue, so head straight through the small side door (not the front door) of the church to meet your tutor.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    Walk to nearby cafes or BYO lunches. There is a fully equipped kitchen at the hall behind the church that you may use. There will be another Camp Creative course using the hall.

  • There is a carpark behind the church buildings, entry via Creek Lane. If this carpark is full, there is a large (untimed) public carpark on Creek Lane.

  • This hall has short stairs at both building entrances.  Disability parking available via church carpark entrance on Creek Lane.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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The Stables

  • 6A Church Street, Bellingen

  • This is the ‘Skate, Decks & Art’ venue.

    LOCATING THE VENUE
    Go down the driveway in between the Bellingen Ambulance station (6 Church Street) and the public toilet.

    This venue is in the centre of town.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    Your course is in the brick building, easy to see once you get down the driveway. Entry via the wide doors at the front.

    Your name badge and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING
    Walk to nearby cafes or BYO lunches.

  • There is a carpark right in front of the building, down the driveway mentioned above. If this carpark is full, there is other street parking around the area. It can be quite busy, so allow time to find parking.

  • Mobility carpark available at the end of the driveway, out front of the CWA.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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Uniting Church Hall

  • 28 Hyde Street, Bellingen

  • This is the ‘Playful Painting’ venue.

    LOCATING THE VENUE
    Behind St Andrews Church, opposite the Mobil Service station. Entry on foot via paved courtyard on Ford Street. Please do not park in this small driveway.

    This venue is a 2 minute walk from the nearest cafe.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    There is only one course at this venue, so head straight through the left hand door at the front of this building, from the paved courtyard.

    Your name sticker and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    Walk to nearby cafes or BYO lunches. There is also a fully equipped kitchen at this venue for your use.

  • There is a carpark behind the church buildings, entry via Creek Lane. If this carpark is full, there is a large (untimed) public carpark on Creek Lane.

  • Wheelchair accessible. Disability parking available via church carpark entrance on Creek Lane. Footpaths to the main street of town are also wheelchair accessible.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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Waterfall Way Visitor Centre

  • 29-31 Hyde Street, Bellingen

  • This is the ‘Inspire Songwriting’ venue.

    LOCATING THE VENUE

    On the main street, opposite Bellingen Uniting Church. The Information Centre can be accessed via the ramp/verandah visible from the road, and is the last door on the right.

    FINDING YOUR CLASSROOM
    Head into the Information Centre, the meeting room is at the back on the right.

    Your name sticker and Campers Guide will be in your room.

    DINING

    BYO lunches or walk 2 minutes to the nearest cafe.

  • Timed street parking is available. Town can be busy, so allow time to find a carpark. There is a large (untimed) public carpark on Creek Lane and also at the river end of Ford Street.

  • Wheelchair accessible, ramp at the front.  One mobility carpark around the back, in the council carpark.

    Please contact Camp organisers at info@campcreative.com.au for more information on accessibility options or if you have specific accessibility or support requirements.

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