A Day in Urunga
Urunga is a seaside town in the Bellingen Shire, famous for one of the best boardwalks on the East Coast of Australia. It's the perfect place to enjoy a tranquil atmosphere and water-based activities in the calm waters of the Urunga foreshore.
The itinerary
If you're a sunrise chaser, kick off your day at Hungry Headland. Look close enough and you many spot dolphins dancing through the waves as you watch the sun rise over the unspoilt horizon. If you're here between June – November you're almost guaranteed to see a humpback whale spectacle as they migrate along the east coast.
Hungry Head beach and Headland
Drive or cycle along the 3.5km dedicated cycle and walking path into Urunga and fuel up with breakfast in town or make your way to the beautiful hamlet of Mylestom. Nested between the rivers and the ocean, Mylestom has a popular General Store come cafe close to a park shaded by beautiful old fig trees and a scenic picnic area.
North Beach and Mylestom River foreshore area
Back in Urunga, stroll the famous 1.2km boardwalk from the Urunga Foreshore which takes you across the river and mangroves all the way to the (pet-friendly!) beach, with spectacular views of the mountain range along the way.
Urunga Boardwalk at the Urunga Foreshore area
Give yourself time to relax at the family-friendly and accessible foreshore area of Urunga which has swimming access to calm waters, a play park, barbeque and picnic facilities. There's something for everyone to enjoy!
Urunga Foreshore area
Wander the main streets of Urunga and check out the shops, museum and art gallery, and step back in time at the spectacular town mural which features numerous local identities from Urunga’s past and present, and portrays shopfronts dating back to the early 1900’s.
Urunga Museum, 33 Morgo Street
Time for another memorable walk? Just minutes up the road is the Urunga Wetlands where you can meander along the 150m raised boardwalk that extends over the wetland, providing stunning views of the melaleuca forest and surrounding vegetation. This place is a bird watcher and photographic paradise!
Urunga Wetlands located on Hillside Drive, Urunga
Check out other things to do in and around Bellingen Shire's coastal area, ranging from art galleries to water-based adrenaline activities for those with a little more energy.
Whether it's indulging in a long lunch between activities or a savouring a hearty dinner after a day of exploring, the small but mighty selection of eateries has you covered.
