Urunga is where the Kalang River and Bellinger River join the Pacific Ocean. The charming town is a 20 minute drive south of Coffs Harbour and 15 minutes from Bellingen.
The town is particularly popular for its waterways and peaceful ambience. Boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking are some of the favourite pastimes of locals as well as visitors to Urunga.
Your stay in Urunga is guaranteed to be relaxing thanks to the combination of its seaside village atmosphere, lovely river park and foreshores area, sporting facilities and a small but good selection of clubs and cafes.
A walk along the raised boardwalk through the mangroves of the river estuary is a must-do for anyone visiting Urunga.
The Ocean View Hotel overlooking the river is a great place to enjoy a meal. You can hire a boat at the town’s entrance next to the Anchors Wharf Cafe underneath the bridge.
Quick Facts
Urunga is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Bellingen in New South Wales, it is located approximately 411kms from the capital Sydney and extends over an area of 48.51 square kilometres. Urunga has a recorded population of 3000 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to Urunga we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Urunga and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.