Finding Koompartoo Retreat is easy. Koompartoo is located in Bellingen which is 14kms from the Pacific Highway and 37kms south-west of Coffs Harbour. Bellingen can be approached from the north, south (Pacific Highway) and west (via the Waterfall Way).

Google Map of Bellingen

Coming from the NORTH. Leaving Coffs Harbour travel south for 25kms. You will pass through the Pine Creek State Forest. Exit the Pacific Highway BEFORE the township of Urunga. This exit is well sign posted and illuminated at night. Travel 14km due west on the Waterfall Way into Bellingen. Turn left at the intersection of Hyde Street (which is part of the Waterfall Way) and Church Street. There is an LJHooker franchise at this intersection. Travel south on Church Street for 500m, turn left into Watson Street, then right into Rawson Street (look for blue tourist signs to Koompartoo Retreat). Go to the end of Rawson Street and look for a large Koompartoo Retreat sign. Follow the driveway to reception. <TOP>

Coming from the SOUTH. Exit the Pacific Highway shortly after Urunga (pass the Tourist Information Centre, cross the bridge at Urunga and continue for 1500m). Travel 14km due west on the Waterfall Way into Bellingen. Turn left at the intersection of Hyde Street (which is part of the Waterfall Way) and Church Street. There is an LJHooker franchise at this intersection. Travel south on Church Street for 500m, turn left into Watson Street, then right into Rawson Street (look for blue tourist signs to Koompartoo Retreat). Go to the end of Rawson Street and look for a large Koompartoo Retreat sign. Follow the driveway to reception. <TOP>

Coming from the WEST. From Armidale or Dorrigo you descend the steep winding road from Dorrigo to the floor of the Bellinger Valley. You will pass the Thora Store on the left 15kms from Dorrigo. The drive to Bellingen is another 14kms. Turn right at the intersection of Hyde Street (which is part of the Waterfall Way) and Church Street. There is an LJHooker franchise at this intersection. Travel south on Church Street for 500m, turn left into Watson Street, then right into Rawson Street (look for blue tourist signs to Koompartoo Retreat). Go to the end of Rawson Street and look for a large Koompartoo Retreat sign. Follow the driveway to reception. <TOP>

Koompartoo is only a short walk to the heart of Bellingen with its cafés, clothing stores and markets (3rd Saturday of every month). Medical care, a pharmacist, pubs, clubs and sporting facilities are all close at hand and easily accessed from Koompartoo Retreat. Off street parking is available.