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CORINDIBEACH

SANDYBEACH

SAPPHIRE

TOORMINA

MOONEEBEACH

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KORORA

NAMBUCCAHEADS

BOWRAVILLE

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ARRAWARRAMULLAWAY

SAFETY BEACH

BELLINGEN

COFFSHARBOUR

EMERALD

MYLESTOM

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MACKSVILLE

SAWTELL

URUNGA

VALLABEACH

WOOLGOOLGA

THORA

BOAMBEE

KARANGI

CORAMBA

WARRELLCREEK

RALEIGH

REPTON

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LOWERBUCCA STATE

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SCOTCHMANSTATE

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BONGIL BONGILNATIONAL PARK

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GLADSTONESTATE

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BOAMBEESTATE

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SHERWOODNATURE

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NEWRYSTATE

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WAY WAYSTATE FOREST

YARRAHAPINNISTATE FOREST

IRISHMANSTATE

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MISTAKESTATE

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WILD CATTLECREEK STATE

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CASCADENATIONAL

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NYMBOI-BINDERAYNATIONAL PARK

KANGAROORIVER STATE

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ULIDARRANATIONAL

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MOONEE BEACHNATURE

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ORARAWEST STATE

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TUCKERSNOB STATE

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ORARAEAST STATE

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RED ROCK

0 5 10 15 202.5

Kilometers

1:100,000Scale

orara 8-11

coffs harbour 12-15

sawtell 16-19

bellingen 20-23

woolgoolga 6-7

nambucca 24-27

Legend

Contents CONTENTS & legend

Map regions

Ride routes

Coffee! Playground

Patrolled Beach

Public Toilets

Sealed Road

Unsealed Road

Lookout

Walks

Picnic Area

Train Station

Information Centre

Bike Shop

Bike Lane

Shared path

Shared paths/bike lanes Go for a walk!

Side trips

Safe riding tips 28

Safety checklist 29

Mountain biking 30

Reasons to cycle 31

More information back

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Bonville 20km

Bellingen 20km

Dorrigo 28km

0 31.5Kilometres

1:40,000

BELLINGEN

BRIERFIELD

BONVILLE

VALERY

URUNGA

MYLESTOM

RALEIGH

REPTON

GLENIFFER

Bellinger River

Kalang River

NORTHBEACH

HUNGRYHEAD

Never Never State Forest

Tuckers Nob State Forest

Bongil BongilNational Park

Pine CreekState Forest

Scotchman State Forest

Gladstone State Forest

Tarkeeth State Forest

Newry State Forest

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Never Never Creek

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Gleniffer Rd

North Bank Rd

Waterfall Way

Perrys Rd

Pin

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South Arm Rd

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South Arm Rd

Waterfa

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Keevers Dr

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Old P

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Yellow R

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Short Cut Rd

Raleigh Bridge

Hyd

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Hyde Creek Rd

Valery-Gleniffe

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Bowraville Rd

Nambucca 20km

SEE SAWTELL MAP

Bello Loop

Promised Land Loop

Mylestom River Ride

Yellow Rock Ride

BELLINGEN map

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Never Never State Forest

Tuckers Nob State Forest

Bongil BongilNational Park

Pine CreekState Forest

Scotchman State Forest

Gladstone State Forest

Tarkeeth State Forest

Newry State Forest

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Never Never Creek

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Waterfall Way

Perrys Rd

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Keevers Dr

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Yellow R

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Short Cut Rd

Raleigh Bridge

Hyd

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Hyde Creek Rd

Valery-Gleniffe

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Bowraville Rd

Nambucca 20km

North Bank Rd

Waterfall Way

Waterfall Way

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Showground

Golf Club

Connell Park

Island Reserve

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KEY See pages 22–23 for route details

BELLINGEN route details

BellingenPerrys Road Lookout is a popular starting point for rides in the Urunga/Bellingen areas. It is approximately 20 km from Coffs CBD, depending on the route taken. Add the following distances to estimate a great return ride from Coffs.

Mylestom River Ride

Route Perrys Road Lookout to Mylestom

Distance 13km return.

Description Down the hill, and then an easy 5km along the river.

Start/finish Perry’s Lookout to Mylestom return.

HighlightsLovely ride and a great destination, especially as an extended ride from Sawtell or Coffs.

Continue riding south down the Old Pacific Highway. Turn •left into Mylestom Drive – an easy, flat 5km trip along the river into Mylestom. Swim in the river pool enclosure or enjoy a picnic. There is a local General Store and Cafe.

Take an alternative route down Perrys Road and turn right •into Repton Road, winding down the hill to meet up with Mylestom Drive.

Yellow Rock Ride

Route Raleigh circuit

Distance 18km loop.

Description Picturesque on-road ride along river flats and farmland. Light traffic but very bumpy!

Start/finish Perrys Road Lookout.

Highlights River views, woodland, mangroves and open farmland.

Head south along the Old Pacific Highway, over Raleigh •Bridge, and continue to the Pacific Highway. Ride for a short distance along the Highway, then turn left into Yellow Rock Road, over the level crossing and through a residential area.

Rejoin the Old Pacific Highway at Raleigh Bridge. •

Avoid the hill back up to Perrys Road by starting and •finishing in Raleigh.

Caution required on cattle grids, railway crossings, •and the narrow shoulder on the Pacific Highway.

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Bello Loop

Route Raleigh to Bellingen circuit.

Distance 45km return.

Description A challenging, on-road ride through ‘rolling countryside’.

Start/finish Start/finish at Perrys Road Lookout

HighlightsFarmland and forests along the Kalang and Bellinger Rivers, and the charm of Bellingen.

Take South Arm Road to Bellingen, returning via North •Bank Road.

Head south along Old Pacific Highway through Raleigh. •To avoid the current Pacific Highway, turn right onto Waterfall Way. Take Short Cut Road, then South Arm Road. Travel for 14km along the river. There are some hills.

Turn right onto Bowraville Road. It is another 6km into •Bellingen, where you will appreciate morning tea or lunch to reward your efforts. Take the opportunity to explore this popular and alternative heritage town.

Head north out of Bellingen by taking Bridge Street over •the river. Turn right at the roundabout and head east on Wheatley Street which becomes Northbank Road.

After about 12km you will rejoin the Old Pacific Highway •just north of Raleigh Bridge. This stretch has rough surfaces and a few hills.

A shorter and easier option (32km) is to ride Northbank •Road each way.

Promised Land Loop

Route Bellingen to Gleniffer return

Distance 34km circuit.

DescriptionOn-road route, includes approx. 8km of gravel. Suit MTB or hybrid. Significant hills, light traffic.

Start/finish Bellingen

HighlightsExperience tranquil green rolling pastures, bordered by lush sub-tropical bushland and backed by the mountain escarpment of the Great Dividing Range.

Head north over the river (Bridge Street) and turn left at the •roundabout. Wheatley Street then becomes Gleniffer Road.

Roses Road (veer left after 2km) is a worthwhile scenic •detour. It has some gravel sections.

On Gleniffer Road, cross the Never Never Creek, and then •continue north. The Promised Land Road loop is 10km – which includes about 5km of unsealed road.

There are popular swimming and picnic spots at Never •Never Creek.

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