Camping amenities in Urunga
Urunga camping: Where rivers meet the sea
Urunga is a charming seaside Aussie town at the fork of the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers. A Urunga camping adventure here leads to life moving at a slower pace, and yet there’s always an exciting adventure to be had on the water and in the sunshine.Only a 20-minute drive from Coffs Harbour, and 30 minutes north of Nambucca Heads, a slice of waterfront paradise at Urunga is calling you on that camping holiday you want and need to recharge and reset.
Explore land and water in and around Urunga
Despite being graced with two rivers and the ocean, Urunga is also home to peaceful Urunga Lagoon, which has an over-water boardwalk weaving through a water wonderland.
Urunga Holiday and Caravan Parkis only a two-minutewalk to the lagoon and Urunga Lido.
This calm bay is perfect for wading and swimming, but it’s tidal, so check for the best times dive in. If the tide is out, check out the thousands of soldier crabs foraging for food.
A children's playground, BBQ, and bathroom facilities are all on the foreshore, so it’s a top spot for a picnic and a game of frisbee.
From Urunga Lido, embark on an over-water strollalong the famous boardwalk, where you can lap up the stunning views as you traverse the banks of the Kalang River, cross the junction of the Bellinger River, and head out towards the Pacific Ocean.
The 3.4-kmboardwalk is great for all ages and fitness levels, and it’s wheelchair friendly with rest areas that are great for dolphin watching. Youalso might be lucky enough to spot a ray on the way.
A world of watersports on aUrunga camping adventure
No Urunga camping experience is complete without diving into some of the many activities such as surfing, fishing, paddleboarding and boating.
Surfers love Hungry Head beach as it has the best waves. For the pros, Horn Point and Baragoot Beach are also popular, and if you are new to surfing, head down to North Beach, Town Beach and Boomerang Beach for some less challenging breaks.
For those who prefer to stay on top of the water, the calm waters of Hungry Head make it a great spot for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
Urunga also drawsfishing enthusiasts from across the country, and Hungry Head is a popular spot forchasingmackerel, tuna, bream, whiting and marlin. Or head into town for a fish off the Bellinger Northwall, where you might snag a bream or flathead.
Create lasting memories in Urunga
For a soul-soothing bushwalk, Waterfall Way winds its way throughvalleys to the Gondwana sub-tropical rainforest of Dorrigo National Park, which is home to a range of waterfalls including the much-photographed Crystal Shower Falls.
To completely immerse yourself in nature, visit Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, where you can wander amongst hundreds of Australian butterflies in an indoor subtropical rainforest. The kids will love the daily presentation of life-sized dinosaurs that move and roar.
For some competitive exercise, C.ex Urunga Golf Clubhas a nine-hole golf course and tennis courts.After a game, relax at on-site Shank Inn Restaurant – which has a bar with spectacular views of the Kalang and Bellinger Rivers – and tuck into an Aussie pub classic such as a juicy scotch fillet, chicken schnittyor adelish burger.
Your home base for adventure
Whether you’re a couple after a romantic getaway, a family with kids and a dog in tow, or adventurers passing through,Urunga Holiday and Caravan Park is the embodiment of a relaxed riverside getaway where you can create memories to last a lifetime.
For those with their own campervan, caravan, trailer or tent, Urunga camping sites includestandard and premium dog-friendly powered sites, with the extra-large riverside premium sites boasting synthetic grass lawns.
There’s so much room on the extra-large sites (they can fit equipment up to 18.5 metres in length, includingthe drawbar) to set-up, pop the camping chair out, and relax. They are also equipped for sullage and have water and are close to a large laundry.
Urunga camping ground also has a kid’s playground, a spacious a camp kitchen and BBQ area for some socialising and evening drinks and nibbles.
If it rains, not to worry, as there’s also indoor dining tables and a huge kitchen with fridges. There’s also ample seating to watch the large-screen TV if you fancy checking in on your fave sporting match.
Urunga camping sites even have access to a dogbath so that Fido doesn’t bring the outside in! And for fishing enthusiasts, there is a fish cleaning area so you can sort out your catch before cooking up a storm in the camp kitchen or on a BBQ.
Why wait to set the wheels in motion? Book your Reflections Urunga camping holiday now, and before you know it, you’ll be writing home about a getaway in paradise that had you literally walking on water and basking in sunshine.
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Yes, but it’s tidal, so check the tides first, as one time might be best for swimming, and another great for crab watching.
Yes, Hungry Head, Horn Point and Baragoot Beach to name a few, but there are plenty more in the region for surfing, fishing and swimming.
It’s a fishing haven – in the lagoon, from beaches and on the river
Allow 30-40 minutes for the 3.4km (return) walk
Yes, there are dog-friendly campsites available, and the boardwalk takes you straight to an off-leash dog beach.
Yes, there are cabins with easy access so that all the family can join your camping holiday.
Yes, the park has a fish cleaning set-up so that you can clean and then cook your fish in the BBQ area or the camp kitchen.
Yes, there is a great playground on the lagoon that’s ideal for little ones.
Yes, the stores are a few minutes walk up the road, so you can get all you need. There’s even a great butchery on the main street to by some meat for the BBQ.
Bellingen is a 15-minute drive from Urunga, and it’s home to the River Sounds Festival – a two-day music extravaganza on the 4th and 5th of April, with over 50 acts across three stages. There’s always a huge array of diverse food operators, fun festival markets, art workshops and a licensed beer garden where you can kick back and soakup sunshine and tunes.
In November, Taranta Festival is aeclectic multicultural arts event in Bellingen with theatre, art and music workshops, storytelling, dance and music performances, as well as a vibrant street parade.
The Bellingen Growers Market is every Saturday morning (excluding the 3rd Saturday of the month) from 7.30 to 11.30 am at Bellingen Showgrounds, with local farmers, artisans and residents celebrating the abundance of produce that this fertile region is renowned for.