Complete Nymboida Loop
the mule
the mule
290km
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  • Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour Marina

Fish Co-op toursist shops cafes go for a walk out the breakwall and over Big Muttonbird Island to see whales in as close as 200m off the island

Boambee Headland

view to North can see Coffs Harbour Airport Boambee beach to the Harbour area

Sawtell

plenty of nice alfresco dining spots along the street under large trees

Sawtell Headland

Can see Smokey Cape out on horizon to the south. It looks like an island but is actually part of the Mainland

Bonville

Local Fruit & vegetable shop & fuel here. Watch the Speed Camera here too

Waterfall Way Turnoff

Bellingen

Popular tourist stop, good bargains from the markets on weekends and also holds a great jazz festival

Thora

Local Store last Petrol until you get to Dorrigo Now you have 14klms all uphill on the side of the mountain :)

1st Waterfall

After heavy rains the falls here can go right across the road and close the road. 1 lane across the face of the falls with 'Give Way' sign to uphill traffic. There is a parking area and lookout here to stop. Views out over the valley below

2nd Waterfall

Road narrows to 1 lane here also to cross the falls 'Give Way' sign to uphill traffic

Scenic Skywalk turnoff

If you want to walk on air go out to the skywalk and walk out over the top of the trees and mountain void some spectacular views here

Dorrigo

turn right at the Obelisk to go to Dorrigo Waterfalls. 100m down on left call into 'Juans Cafe' renowned as smallest motorcycle museum in the world. Lots of interesting posters and a few bikes to check out

Tyringham Rd Turnoff

Turn Right for an Alternate Route: some good winding sweeping bends this way

Armidale Rd Intersection

Left takes you to Ebor, Armidale Tamworth. Plod occasionally cruises through here to Dorrigo.

Tyringham Rd

This is where the alternate route through North Dorrigo comes out. If you aren't grinning yet the fun is not over not by a long shot It is just beginning.

Dundurrabin

Warning: The road ahead does not have livestock fencing for the next 50klms so watch out for roaming livestock and of course the odd kangaroo or two
ps: bet you lose count of the corners too. :P

Nymboida Roadhouse

Nice place to stop and enjoy a meal while overlooking the river below. Albeit some staff need educating in hospitality. Accomodation is available here also

Coutts Crossing

Pub here is not bad for a meal or cold drink. Fuel Station here also

Orara Way Turnoff

Continue Straight ahead here to go into Grafton (only a few klms). All amenities are available there.

Glenreagh

The local pub 'Golden Dog' is popular stop for local ulysses club members and is bike friendly

Nana Glen/Bucca Rd turnoff

An Alternate route here if you continue straight to Coffs. Via Coramba, Karangi and enters Coffs from the West.

Central Bucca Rd

Another Alternate route here if you turn here follow signs to Bruxner Park Lookout, overlooks Coffs Harbour and then winds down the Hill through Banana Plantations quite twisty.

The Big Banana

Noted toursist stop with plenty to see or do here. Iceskating indoor ski slope, toboggan. See and sample traditional rock candy made at the candy Factory.

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