Your weekend adventure starts here…

Is there any better way to start the day than sipping a coffee in a country town café? Friendly atmosphere, yummy treats, local chit chat … makes for great people watching.

The Memorial Hall’s in-house Jazz Café/Restaurant will be serving up a ‘soul food’ inspired menu throughout the festival. However, if you’re seeking a wider variety of choices, while dining among locals, explore our list of restaurants.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Welcome to a nature-lovers’s paradise, nestled amongst some of the world’s most majestic and precious natural environment. From the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest, through picturesque farmlands, to the spectacular waterways of the coastline, Bellingen Shire is an unspoilt, Eco-Certified destination found on the NSW Mid North Coast.

The Coffs Coast, positioned along the stunning New South Wales coastline, is one of the best places for whale watching in Australia. Every year, thousands of humpback whales migrate along the east coast - spotting them is an unforgettable experience for visitors. If you’re travelling to Beyond Jazz via Coffs Harbour airport, or just passing through, take the opportunity to whale watch at one of our recommended locations.

If you’re flying in and out of Coffs Harbour airport, or even a committed winter ocean swimmer, you may choose to stay on the Coffs Coast, while visiting Bellingen Shire, which is only 20 mins away. Explore retreats, luxury beach houses, resorts, and holiday parks, to hotels, motels, apartments and more.